In Memoriam: Evan Silverstein

“In life, in death, in life beyond death, we belong to God.”  Last week these words resounded within my heart as I attended the memorial service for Evan Silverstein, reporter for Presbyterian News Service. Evan died suddenly from a massive heart attack at the age of 42 on November 9.

Evan Silverstein

An AP-award winning journalist, Evan covered an incredible range of subjects and stories including our efforts together with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers in the Campaign for Fair Food.  Evan was an esteemed colleague and a dear friend to so many of us. For those of you who did not know Evan, he infused his relationships and his journalism with dedication, humor, kindness and integrity.  

The CIW had the highest respect for Evan.  Lucas Benitez, co-founder of the CIW, wrote “We are also much affected by the death of Evan, who was one of the best reporters and allies we have had in the Presbyterian Church.”  They join us in mourning his loss.

The PC(USA) has set up a memorial fund in honor of Evan’s life and the significant contribution he has made to the church.  Because of Evan’s deep confidence in the work that the church is doing with the farmworkers, the funds have been designated to go to the Coalition of Immokalee Workers.

You can read more about Evan, a gifted and generous man, as well as make a contribution to honor his memory.