The Hope of the Resurrection: A Tribute to Randall Hector
Published | 9 January 2025
The nation including members of the Adventist Community here and around the globe expressed shock and sorrow following the tragic assassination of 43-year-old attorney ....
The nation including members of the Adventist Community here and around the globe expressed shock and sorrow following the tragic assassination of 43-year-old attorney Randall Hector on New Year's Eve, 2024. Hector, was fatally shot outside the Seventh-day Adventist Church on Stanmore Avenue, Port of Spain, shortly after being a part of the Church Old Year's Service. The incident has left the nation in shock and raised concerns about the safety of legal professionals in the country.
Hector, had a distinguished career including roles as the legal adviser to the Strategic Services Agency (SSA) and a special prosecutor for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The nation continues to grapple with the loss of a dedicated legal mind and the implications of his assassination on the ongoing fight against crime. We pray for our nation.
Randall Hector was known for his commitment to work and the cause of the Adventist Church and his deep-rooted faith in God and his untimely passing has left a void in the hearts of many. We pray for his family and friends.
The hope of the Resurrection is a cornerstone of the Adventist faith, offering comfort and assurance in times of grief. As we mourn the loss of Randall Hector, we are reminded of the words of Jesus in John 11:25, "I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die."
This promise of eternal life gives us strength and hope, knowing that death is not the end. Randall's life and work exemplified the values of justice, compassion, and faith, and we hold onto the belief that all who are faithful will be reunited with him in the Second Coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ when there will be no more pain or sorrow, only everlasting peace and joy.
