Vigil Held for Pastor Eric Williams, Killed in Huntington Beach Hit-and-Run

Community Gathers for Pastor Eric Williams

• 🕯️ Hundreds of family, friends, and community members gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor Pastor Eric Williams.
• 💔 The beloved pastor and father of four was killed in a hit-and-run incident while cycling in Huntington Beach.
• ✝️ Eric Williams was respected by his church members and the cycling community, remembered as a dedicated husband, father, and man of faith.

A Life of Faith and Connection

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Williams's parents traveled from Pennsylvania to attend the vigil, with his father expressing immense pride in his son's life.
• ✍️ His sister shared that Eric connected with people through letter writing, noting that a letter from him arrived for his daughter on the day he died.
• 💌 The letter contained a message of trust, emphasizing his enduring faith and love.

Tragedy and Hope

• 🚴 Pastor Williams was killed on Monday while on his morning ride when an alleged drunk driver struck him.
• 🙏 His family finds solace in their belief that they will see him again in heaven, holding onto the hope he possessed.
• 💰 A GoFundMe page has been established to support Eric's wife and four young children during this difficult time.