One of the things about living in a relatively small city is that when someone dies who was a significant part of city the city does its best to remember. Last night right before I started counseling, I found out that one of my city councilmen had been killed in a head on collision. The councilman was Steve Ambriz, and he was only 35 years old – and leaves behind a 3 year old daughter and his wife.
Here is how the City of Orange website is remembering him.
ORANGE, CA. – Orange City Councilmember Steven Frank Ambriz was the victim of a fatal traffic collision on Santiago Canyon Road early Thursday evening. He is survived by his wife Bridget, daughter Kaitlyn and a large, loving extended family.
A life-long resident of Orange, Councilman Ambriz, 35, was elected to the Orange City Council in November 2002. During his tenure on the Council he was a strong advocate for youth and family programs, fiscal prudence, balanced growth, and affordable housing.
I plan on attending the ceremony they will have after his funeral this afternoon. In Orange style, they will be closing down the Orange Circle, and remembering Steve and his service to our city. Since I voted for Steve and know a few of the people on the Council, I know this will be a hard day for the leaders of my city, which is why I think it’s good to remember to pray for our leader today. Won’t you join me.
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