Remembering Alex Pretti tonight.

In a world where headlines are often filled with outrage and anger, tonight we gathered quietly by candlelight to honor the life of Alex Pretti. In that stillness, as we stood together as a community, what struck me most was the power of silence. We found space to grieve, to reflect, and ultimately to recommit ourselves to something greater than despair.

There is a time for anger, but there is also a time for quiet resolve. In silence, we remembered Alex’s life of service, his compassion for others, and the purpose he lived out every day as a healer. It reminded all of us that honoring those we’ve lost means striving to be better members of our community — serving, caring, protecting, and lifting one another up.

Let this moment serve as not just a tribute, but an obligation — to live lives worthy of those who no longer get to live their own full, beautiful lives. Let it inspire us to act from love, to build community, and to carry forward the light that so many bright souls like Alex brought into the world.