Last month, tragedy struck the Pringle family when their father, veteran and business owner Steven Pringle of Michigan, was killed in a car accident while on a mission to give away free bikes to kids displaced by Hurricane Ian.
Steven Pringle was on a mission to help those affected by Hurricane Ian when his life was taken on November 23rd. He had driven his truck filled with donated bicycles all the way from Michigan to Punta Gorda, Florida, where he planned to distribute them to children whose families had been impacted by the storm. The Detroit-Free Press ran an article about him and his work giving back to the community just days before his passing. Steven was a man who cared about making the world around him a better place for everyone.
The true worth of one’s life is often seen only after they are gone, and Steven Pringle’s family has certainly felt that in recent weeks. His death has left many people feeling shocked and heartbroken—not just those close to him but also those whom he had touched with his selfless acts of kindness. Though it can be difficult to find something positive amidst such tragedy, we can look at Steven’s story as an example of how powerful it can be when we come together as members of our community and seek out ways to help each other during times of need.
Steven Pringle will never be forgotten by those whose lives have been touched by him, whether through his service in the military or through his generosity in giving back so selflessly. The public information officer for the Punta Gorda Police Department said that an investigation into the two-vehicle crash remains open; however, one certain thing is that our world has lost a real hero with his passing.
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