The Hearts for Haiti Team would like to dedicate this post to our good friend and fellow worker Gerson Thomas ("Toma"), fifth from the right on the back row. Toma was not only a skilled mason but was outgoing, friendly and always trying to help his blanc brothers and sisters learn proper construction techniques. He was patient, kind and always had a smile on his face for his Christian brothers and sisters.
Toma was born March 3, 1976 and died March 13, 2009 and leaves behind a wife, three children and four younger brothers that he supported.
Toma's death is a grim reminder that malaria has resulted in more deaths over time than all other diseases combined. Malaria is still a significant disease in the world today.
Donations in memory of Toma may be made to Hearts for Haiti 7718 North Scepter Road, Bicknell, Indiana 47512. After defraying the cost of the funeral, all donation will go to "Nothing But Nets" which supplies mosquito nets throughout the world to help prevent malaria.
We fondly remember Toma and are assured that he rests peacefully with Christ our Savior and we look forward to being re-united with him one day in the very presence of Jesus Christ.
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