Leadership Award

The Warren County Leadership Institute has honored Kent by renaming their annual leadership award the Kent Britten Leadership award. Rachel and I attended the banquet last Thursday and were presented with a plaque honoring his committment to effective leadership. Kent was an alumni of the class in 99-00 and had served on the board in recent years. The plaque reads:

Warren County Leadership Institute is proud to recognize Kent Britten who exemplified the characteristics of leadership that this organization strives to build and support. Kent instilled a sense of dedication, commitment, devotion and passion. He was a positive example for all of us. He taught us to make a difference. For this we are forever grateful. Presented to the Kent Britten Family, April 14.2005. Thank you for sharing this wonderful man with us.

Rachel and I were asked to say a few words on his behalf. We ended with the statement that it was no mere coincidence that God placed us in a community the last 6 years that is nurturing and so supportive. We are so blessed by all the kindnesses.

This week the Relay for Life committee has asked Rachel and I to attend their meeting and buy the first luminary for the Cancer Memory Walk this summer in memory of Kent for a feature in the local newspaper. His legacy will continue to be remembered.