Beloved Pastor’s Family Killed By Drunk Driver Forgive Him, Makes Prosecutors Cry

When a drunk driver kills a pastor, his family is heartbroken. However, they forgave the guilty party and the meeting was highly emotional for everyone in the courtroom.

A prosecutor in a courtroom in Bagley, Minnesota was moved to tears. Pastor Verlyn Strenge was the victim of a tragic car accident, and his last sermon was about forgiveness.

This is something that will stick with his family. When the man responsible for Strenge’s death was convicted in Clearwater County Courthouse, No one could have imagined what would happen next.

Fifty-eight year old David Nelson has ended pastor of Jeep in 2020 and has been irreparably damaged. He drank too much and was driving at high speed. He knew he was going to jail, But he didn’t expect his family’s reaction to him.

Judge Eric Schieferdecker and District Attorney Katy Lorsbach also don’t think the Strenge family will behave the way they did. Their attitude was commendable and made the prosecutor switch tears.

A church attendee who knows the pastor well stated:

“We have been forgiven so much. How could we not forgive you.”

Strenge’s daughter also expressed forgiveness. Jayme Nelson said it was difficult at first, but they began to pray for the guilty party. She to add: “We know your life has been affected by biggest mistake of your life“Strenge’s wife was also in the car when the accident happened.

DO NOT REFUSE MY ACTIONS

She was severely injured but survived the ordeal. Prosecutor Lorsbach has revealed what happened in the moment before the accident happened. Nelson never took his foot off the gas, and the crash was horrible.

Nelson’s attorney, Christopher Karpan, indicated that they did not want to defend his actions. He accepted his punishment and prison sentence.

THANK YOU TO YOU

Nelson also spoke and thanked the family for their kindness. He speak: “I greatly appreciate the forgiving aspect of what they’ve offered. I decided today I’m not going to ask for it.”

After the hearing, Various members of the Strenge family went to Nelson. Their actions were unexpected. Mrs. Strenge, like her son and daughter, embraced the guilty man.

“FORGET YOURSELF”

In a moment of sadness, Mrs. Strenge stated: “I forgive you, David, forgive yourself.” The scene of the trial was full of emotion. The warmth shown towards Nelson was unforgettable for those in attendance.

Of the family forgiveness also touched netizens. One commenter wrote: “Only God can bring such love into people’s hearts, even in this broken world.” Mr. Strenge would certainly be proud of his wife and children for the way they handled the tragedy and practiced what he preached.