Family of pastor killed in accident forgives drunk driver
The family of a Minnesota pastor who died after a drunk driver rear-ended his car extended forgiveness to the man responsible for the clergyman’s death.
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The family of a Minnesota pastor who died after a drunk driver rear-ended his car extended forgiveness to the man responsible for the clergyman’s death.
Family members and congregants of deceased Minnesota Pastor Verlyn Strenge openly forgave the man responsible for the late preacher’s death during a Nov. 24, hearing, shocking a judge and moving a prosecutor to tears.
"We forgive you, Mr. Nelson. As hard as it was at first, we want you to know that we have been praying for you for the past year, because we know your life has been impacted by the biggest mistake of your life," said Jayme Nelson, the daughter of Pastor Verlyn Strenge.
A judge Wednesday ordered David Nelson, 58, to spend almost three years in state prison for vehicular homicide.
Pastor Verlyn Strenge's last sermon was about forgiveness.