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I’m not sure that I’ve ever been more shocked or heartbroken than when I heard the news of Adams passing. Just 2 weeks ago he had taken the time to help my daughter Sahnnon with her photography project. That was the type of person he was. Always looking at ways he could help others. I know God has a great plan for Kate and she will ive out the dram her and Adam had. He will be missed more than he knew.

Kate and I just began serving together in Childrens Ministy. She is such a sweet and kind person. We had a the chance to get to know each a little better with the unleashed conference we both went on. I had not had the pleasure to meet her wonderful husband, expect for the friendly smiles around chruch. We did share stories of our families.
When I heard of her loss my heart just broke for her. I know that both there faith in our lord was strong, I know that her dear Adam is where he has longed to be. He will be missed.

My wife and I first met Adam and Kate in June 2005. We were all being appointed as missionaries with Greater Europe Mission.

Adam always impressed me with his heart for God, heart for Germany, and love for his wife. My wife and I were looking forward to their getting on a plane bound for Germany this year. Heaven’s gain is truly Germany’s loss.

When I first came to Southbrook in 2003 I went to the old Brook for Wednesday Service. Adam was the first persion to come up to me and talk with me. I remember them having to come grab him because he was playing in the band and they were all waiting for him.
Over the last few years I never saw him not have a smile. When he found out he wasn’t going to end up as a police officer he didn’t get down. When he found out he was going to work in Animal Control he was excited,
This past year we had to deal with health problems with my wife. Adam and Kate and their small group stepped up, multiple times, and spent time with my kids. One Saturday a few months ago we got together and Kate took our family pictures. I can see Adam playing with my kids still. The past few days they have asked questions about Adam and the awesome thing has been that we know with CERTAINTY where he is at.

I will always remember him in a childrens classroom at The Brook, down on the floor playing with a group of preschoolers. I was blessed to know him for the short time I did. Our prayers and hearts are with Kate and their family.

Kate and Adam were among some of the first friends we met when we came to Southbrook two years ago. We were even in a small group with them for a while. You could just see and feel his passion for Christ and his love for others every time you were around him. As a man looking at how much he loved the Lord, I pray that I could be as “sold out” for His fame and glory as Adam is. My family and I will truly miss him. We pray for strength and peace for Kate and that God’s love will comfort Adam’s family in the difficult days and weeks ahead. We truly feel the loss of an honorable and great man in Christ. Love and miss you Adam!

Matt and Dee Langley

I went to Taylor Ft. Wayne with Adam. We both played goalie together. I started most of my junior year and played in the field my senior year. He was always the best teammate and always encouraged everyone, especially me. Even though we were competing for the same postion and playing time, he never made it personal and kept me from doing so. I worked hard to play in the field because I felt he was the better goalie and shouldn’t ever have to give up his spot because of how he played and most of all his attitude.

I never knew he had diabetes. And I never saw him without a smile on his face. He was always laughing and full of energy. I haven’t kept up with him over the years, but it looks like he was having a huge impact for God’s Kingdom. Now he’ll get to enjoy the presence of the Lord.

He will be missed here and I’ll never forget the teammate he was.

Adam will be missed. From seeing that smile on his face to watching him carry every Nintendo game he owned into our freshman dorm room he was always out to have fun. It was great to know Adam and be his roommate for our first year at school. Adam never seemed to know a stranger and was always there.

And playing sweeper in front of the goal, I always knew when Adam was in goal he had my back. And whenever something went wrong Adam was there to encourage and fight on with the team. We never want to loose anyone from our team but we know that Adam is smiling from Heaven. I regret that Adam and I were within miles of each other after school and never saw each other. One day we will be within feet of each other again.

Adam is missed and teammates never die they live on in every memory on the field.

Trisha and I continue to pray for Kate, Bill & Mary and all loved ones

Thank you for saying exactly what his friends wish everyone could know about Adam…a true servant of Christ.

I am very grieved to hear about the passing of a good friend. Adam was one of the first real friends I encountered at Taylor University Ft. Wayne. I even had the honor of rooming with him for a while. I’ll never forget his hilarious sarcastic humor that had us both rolling in laughter at times. I would be lazily talking about nothing, and next thing I knew we were in the middle of a fantastic joke of a story that we would compete in rendering more comical and absurd!

He had a great spirit. I remember going into his room and hearing him play his guitar. He would have a pack of song sheets, and would ask me to pick one for him to play. I and a few others would just sit there and listen to him worship God. He was so full of sincerity and love. I never knew him to be able to pass by anyone who was hurting without offering what consolation he could, and he was always willing to stop and pray at any moment for a need. I think the thing that impressed me most about him was his incredibly intense desire to please God and to serve him. Never did I know him to pass by an opportunity to do what he felt God was asking him, no matter how difficult. Jenny and I mourn Kate’s loss and Heaven’s gain. We are praying for the family.

I also attended Taylor University Fort Wayne with Adam and played soccer with him. Adam was the first person who reached out to me and helped me find my place on the team. As others have said, Adam was always an encouragement to the entire team with his great attitude and kind spirit.

Adam showed us all what it meant to be a real follower of Jesus–one who really lives to serve God and others. When I think back on all the countless hours that I spent with Adam in college, I honestly can’t remember a time when he wasn’t radiating Jesus’ love to everyone around him. He was the guy that everyone wanted to hang out with because he was so real and caring. Praise God for a life well-lived!

Kate, please know that Jennifer and I are praying for you and the rest of the family. Your husband was an incredible guy.

This is a true shocker for me. I remember Adam as a smiling face, and a contagious laugh, that would lift anyone’s spirits. The source of all that was how he lived his life, “to love God and love others.” He walked an Everyday Commission life. As Chris said, our loss is Heavens gain.

Kate, you and the family are in our prayers.

How can I even express my soul’s deep hurt to know that my friend has left us. I say this alot and it may not be “PC”. But while I cheer to know that Adam is with Jesus it truly sucks for the rest of us left behind. He was a super hero to my children and everyone just wanted to be near him in some fashion. Our cat would even try to climb into his shoes just to be near him. Adam you are whatI strive to be, completely sold out for God. You and Kate were precious to us and if we didn’t tell you that enough I am truly sorry!
I will miss you!
Thank you God that I was blessed to have know such a remarkable man!
My prayers go out to Kate. I always knew she was a remarkable woman of faith. But to see her now, I know God has a mighty purpose for her! I can’t wait to see! I love you Kate!

Kate was introduced to my husband and I thru a mutual friend. She began baby sitting our 7 year old son who adores her. We just got the privledge of meeting Adam for the first time two weeks ago at our house for Game Night over the weekend. We enjoyed his company so much and felt so warm and comfortable around him, the short time we spent with him, touched us and we looked forward to getting together with Kate and Adam again.

When we received the shocking news, we were devestated. We can’t express enough how deeply sorry we are. Our hearts and prayers go out to Kate and her family. Heaven has truly gained a wonderful, loving person. We thank God that we were blessed to get to know Adam even if it was for a short time.

Kate, we are truly sorry and we know that God will give you the the strenghth that you need right now with Adam by his side.

I couldn’t believe it when I got the e-mail from the Alumni office of Taylor University. My eyes flooded with tears as I was reminded of the great man and brother in Christ that Adam was. It really hits home when you realize that someone that you spent 4 years in the college dorm and on campus with is no longer around. When I play back the tapes in my mind of Adam, there is a consistent theme of a man of God who always smiled, laughed and made you feel important.

In my human nature, I can’t help but ask why?. Adam was so young and had great plans ahead. For one thing, it’s made me aware of the fact that we don’t know when our time is going to come. Let us shine our light brightly and leave behind a great legacy just as Adam did.

Kate, my heart goes out to you. I’ve always considered that losing a spouse would be one of the most difficult things to ever go through in life. It breaks my heart that this happened to you at such a young age. I pray that He will be your Comforter and Peace during this time and always.

Love in Christ,

Justin

Adam Doiron. What a man. I learned a lot from Adam the brief time I knew him in college. Adam and I served on the “Workreation” juvenile probation internship together. We learned so much about kids, supervisors, and how to laugh it off at the end of the day. What a nut on his motorcycle, too!As I read the comments, it’s obvious that Adam continued his joyful and steadfast committment to the Lord and to all that he was blessed with. Many prayers and thoughts to Kate and family, the Doirons, and those who knew him well. God Bless.

There aren’t words. Tears are streaming as I read the posts and remember our friend Adam. We served in Jamaica together and as RAs together. This is truly amazing how such a special person can reignite a community. There doesn’t seem to be any question about how faithful and fun Adam was. Kate, you are in our prayers. It has been a long time since we have felt the Taylor community, but we feel it now and I hope that it strengthens and supports you. Much peace and many blessings!

Adam was such a genuine Christ-follower and worshipper. I am thankful that I was able to get to know him during collge. May the example of his life spur us on to give glory to God with our lives.
Kate, I will be praying for you.

I also attended college with Adam and Kate, and I was dumbfounded and speachless when I heard about Adam’s passing. I have always held Adam in high esteem, and looked up to him as a role model. I also have begun thinking about the times we shared together, telling jokes in the hallway of Schultz hall, or even getting advice from him. I too will attest to the great loss that we have sustained in losing Adam, but at the great gain that heaven has just received. Kate and the rest of Adam’s family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Unfortunately, Adam is my second friend to have been taken at a young age, and I find myself stuggling again with the “Why?” Adam will remain in my thoughts as a role model, and is definitely a person exemplary of Christ likeness. Adam-You are gone, but not forgotten; I love and miss you brother.

Paul played soccer with Adam also, and remembers what a great guy he was. This was definately a wake-up call for us, and our hearts go out to Kate. Adam always went out of his way to do whatever needed done. He was so giving of himself, always putting others before himself. He was a great teammate and a great example of how Christ would want us to live our lives. We are praying for his family, and especially for Kate and her great loss. “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4.

Thank you to everyone for the love and support you have given to Kate and the rest of our family during this tragic time. Southbrook’s congregants have truly been a blessing and a refreshing example of what “the church” should look like. Adam was everything posted and more! To know how many lives he has touched in his short time here on earth is a beautiful blessing. Like a stone that is thrown into a still pond, the ripples continue outward from the impact- this is the legacy of Adam’s life as more and more souls are told about Christ and His gift to us. Adam was indeed an incredible representation of Christ’s love and now Kate is an incredible representation of the strength and peace one can only gain through faith in Christ. It is an honor to have called him brother and although painful to watch my sister suffer earthly pain, it is a privelege to watch what an incredible testimony of faith and acceptance of God’s will she exhibits to all. Praise be to God- in all things, as hard as it may be.
Isaiah 58:11

Dear Friends-
Thank you. All the comments shared about Adam were so true and comforting. Of course I know how wonderful a man he was, and how he tried to live for others, but it brings some comfort knowing so many others experienced his heart and love too.

I just want to thank my Southbrook Family. The outpouring of help, support and love within those first few days, hours even, was truly amazing. Even through my pain I could not miss the wonderful way the Body of Christ was moving around me.

Thank you to everyone else for your prayers. God has blessed me with such loving friends and familiy, all helping provide that peace that passes understanding. The days ahead will not be easy for me, but I know God will be with me as he wants to be with all of us. leading our lives into a perfect relationship with him.

Thank you.
-Kate

I was making last minute preparaions for a spring break trip to Jamaica when my secretary notified me of a very important phone call I needed to take. It was Kate’s mother informing me of Adam’s homegoing. I was stunned and couldn’t believe the message I was hearing. I first met Adam at Taylor University when he arrived as a freshman. We soon becme friends and he joined a male accountability group which I led along with several of his friends. From the beginning of knowing Adam, it was evident that God had a special plan for this young man.

Adam traveled to Jamaica with me in January of 1999 and spring break of 2000. He was amazing in ministry. He touched everyone he met. He ministered with his guitar playing for a blind man. He used his sweet spirit of comfort to those he stopped and spoke with. The kids loved him and he never tired of their cries for “one more time Adam, play with me”.

The one thing I will always remember Adam for was his quiet way of ministering to people. He never wanted recognition for the ministry he engaged in. This was evident on the January trip to Jamaica. There was some tension between the upperclassmen and freshmen on the trip. Adam and I often prayed together in the evening before retiring to bed and brought these matters to God. However, one evening when I went to bed, I noticed an envelope on my pillow. Inside were words of encouragement and comfort to remain strong as the leader and not to give in to the complaints. It wasn’t until later that I learned that Adam was the author of these nightly notes. Adam was a man of God who was always about ministry…doing God’s work. My prayers are with you Kate, Bill and Mary as you process these events and remember Adam who daily served the wonderful Lord he loved.