I was filled with a deep and profound sadness upon learning that one of our community leaders/workers, Mrs. Karen Quebe, Outreach Coordinator for KLRU passed away early Wednesday morning. No words can express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude for the honor, privilege and blessing of knowing such a strong, vibrant, bright, beautiful, gentle, kind and loving soul; my friend and colleague, Mrs. Karen Quebe. She was truly a one of a kind individual who lived as a true servant-leader with grace and alacrity. She was nationally recognized as the most outstanding outreach coordinator of all the KLRU stations within the United States! There will never be another like her! She was a pioneer and advocate for all that KLRU stood for and sought to represent. My personal testimony is that Karen had a lasting affect on my life (more than anyone could ever know) through her loving kindness and her timely advice and guidance while I served as chair of the KLRU Community Advisory Board (CAB). Her profound leadership and expertise to KLRU-TV, the KLRU CAB and the Austin community (particularly East Austin) through her community outreach will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathies and condolences go to Karen’s bereaved family, KLRU-CEO and General Manager Bill Stotesbery , the KLRU family of staff and the KLRU Community Advisory Board both past, present and yet to come. My prayer for everyone who knew her is that God’s exceeding comfort, abundant peace that passes all understanding, loving mercy and sufficient grace will guard each of your hearts during this time of remembrance of our dear friend and colleague. Although I am deeply moved and saddened by her departure from this life, MY HEART REJOICES in knowing that even now God Himself is smiling upon Karen Quebe. Her labor was NOT in vain. These two passages rest heavily on my heart at this time…. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. ~2 Timothy 4:6-8 Well done thy good and faithful servant: thou has been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the JOY of thy Lord. ~Matthew 25:21 With much love, respect and honor to the memory and LEGACY of Mrs. Karen Quebe! John K. Fleming (Past Chair - KLRU Community Advisory Board)