We are heartbroken and grief stricken by the recent loss of one of our own, our passionate and driven friend and student, 18-year-old Elijah Major of Mundy’s Mill Hill School. While walking to work on Friday, April 16, 2021 Elijah was struck and killed by a vehicle in a hit and run. The driver has since been arrested and charged.
Elijah came to 21st Century Leaders in the summer of 2019 as a shy kid with boundless potential, and we were fortunate to witness him grow over the last 3 years into a confident, joyful, and ambitious young leader. He had one of the biggest hearts and the unique ability to make everyone around him smile and laugh – especially through his poems and raps that he loved to share with us. He loved life; truly loved it! He was a true servant leader in all that he did, and had so much ahead of him, including a full ride scholarship to Wooster College in the Fall with plans to attend the Naval Academy.
We invite you to join us in honoring Elijah’s life and providing support to his family as they deal with this unexpected tragedy and loss. On behalf of the board and staff, 21st Century Leaders will be donating $2,100 to Elijah’s family to assist with funeral expenses and other needs. We want to extend the invitation for anyone in the community who feels led to add to this contribution. Donations in Elijah’s honor will be accepted through Friday, April 23rd – all contributions will go directly to the Major family.
Donate online HERE or text 21CLGIVES to 44-321.
We also invite you to share a memory, reflection, photo, poem or spoken word of your own in honor and celebration of Elijah and the positive impact he had on anyone he encountered. We will compile these submissions that “Encourage the Heart” as a shared memorial for Elijah.
Please submit your reflection via our Google form by May 14th.
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