“Hey Smitty, What’s up man. Thanks for all of the support lately, my family and I really appreciate it. I wanted to hit you up personally because I know you talk to pretty much everyone, and the east coast service details for Luke are finalized and posted in my latest note on here. Would you mind sharing those details with the MHS community, so that if anyone would like to attend they have some time to plan ahead to do so? We’d really appreciate it. And if anyone wants or needs to come up a night in advance for any reason, whether because it’s cheaper for a flight or just to spend some time, you can definitely let them know we can make arrangements for places to stay and transportation in the area, family and friends are all standing at the ready to help in any way, all they need to do is drop me a line on here or at [email protected] and we’ll make sure they’re taken care of. Again, we really appreciate the support and if you can pass this message on with the details of the service from my note we’d be grateful. Take care, Jay and the family”

The details of Luke’s service here on the east coast have been finalized. It will be held on Sunday, August 24th at 1:00 PM EST at a New Hampshire location just about an hour north of Boston (local airports are Manchester Boston Regional Airport in Manchester, NH, and Logan Airport in Boston). The address follows: First Assembly of God 45 Myles Dr Auburn, NH 03032 (603) 483-2272 Join us for a celebration of Luke’s life, followed by food for everyone. All are welcome.

Additionally, Isaiah, Luke’s son, celebrates his 5th birthday on the same day and we are planning a celebration for him for after Luke’s service. For those who want or need to come up a day or two early, or stay a day or two later, whether because a flight is cheaper or just to spend some time, please know that if you need a place to stay, or if you need transportation once in the area, Luke’s family and friends here have plenty of extra beds, couches and floor space as well as plenty of transportation, so please, by all means, just send me a private message either here on facebook or email to [email protected] and we will be more than happy to make arrangements to accomodate in any way for those who need it.

If possible, please RSVP to this note if you plan on attending so that we can plan with a better expectation of how many will be there. Also, please spread the word to those you know who cared for Luke who may not use Facebook, so that they have an opportunity to attend as well. You may also post this note in your own profile by clicking “Share” so that others may link to it through your page.

Thank you, The Dunphys

————————- Roger C. Smith Student Programs Leader Milton Hershey School Hershey, Pa 17033 (717) 520-2077