DONALD YOUNG A CHICAGO CHOIR DIRECTOR MURDERED:
Two days before Christmas, Donald Young, the popular choir director at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, was discovered murdered in his apartment. He had been shot multiple times, including a shot in the head.
Donald Young, 47, conducted choir for more than two decades at the well-known church. He also taught fourth grade at a Chicago public school.
On Saturday, December 29, more than 2,500 people attended Donald Young’s standing-room-only funeral service, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Some mourners waited outside for over 20 minutes to say goodbye.
Senator Barack Obama, who attends the church, sent a letter of condolence. The letter, along were many others, was read during the service, according to the paper.
Authorities told The Chicago Sun-Times that Christmas presents and jewelry were missing from Young’s home.
No arrest has been made in the case. A police investigation is underway and a $1,000 reward is being offered for info leading to an arrest.
Donald Young had grown the choir’s membership to more than 100 members. They all attended his funeral-singing one last time for their leader.
Gospel Music Bites would like to send our condolences to Donald Young’s family and friend. We pray that the Lord will comfort them, at this difficult time. Please hold onto God and he will see you through.
More.. Please leave you prayers and words of encouragement for the Donald Young’s family and friends. Thank you
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Comment by Sonia on 7 January 2008:
Can you tell me where can I get Changed “Love Medley”
It was one of the songs I listen to on ths Free Flam Player.
I want this song for my HandPraise Team
Comment by Okey Madubuike on 21 January 2008:
Isaiah 40. Take heart my dear family. The labours of Donald cannot go unrewarded and the killers undiscovered/sentenced. I’m very sure that we will all sing along Young in the largest mass choir up above. I love him and prmoise to keep the gospel music flag up after him. Believing he hears me, “Thanks for blazing a gospel music trail for us”
Comment by SweetBecca on 17 April 2008:
i find it sad the reward offered for information leading to an arrest is a mere $1,000. am i out of touch? has the amount been increased?
Donald was the beloved choir director at the Trinity United Church of Christ….the same church that has issued a $10 million line of credit on the new home of their retired Reverend Jeremiah Wright.
my heart goes out to Donald’s family and friends.
Comment by James Hervey on 1 May 2008:
Where was Barack Obama when this happened?
Comment by Lib on 18 July 2008:
Many condolences to Young’s family and loved ones. This is truly a sad story.
I hope that this senseless killing will be uncovered. I know that Barack Obama is implicated in the murder, is this being investigated? Please, if anyone has any information, please speak up. There is something horribly wrong with this story.
My prayers are with you.
Comment by SisterGirl on 31 July 2008:
The black community must not turn a blind eye to this just because obama is running for president, the black community MUST be the ones to put this out there front and center. DO what your conscience commands, the Lord is watching!