Chaplain Highlight: Lt. Katrina Andrews
What did you love most about your time in the Gary-Merrillville area?
The people. I love the people here. They are so gifted, talented, colorful, and creative. It is beautiful to be a part of such an amazing group of individuals.
Do you have a message you would like to share with the people of Gary and Merrillville?
I want those in Gary and Merrillville to remember the potential that they hold. They are diamonds in the rough. People may look at this area and see rundown and abandoned buildings, but what they don't see is the individuals and companies working to change that. There are so many people and organizations working to better the community. I want the individuals in Gary and Merrillville to believe in themselves and keep striving to make their cities even more beautiful and even better than they already are.
Would you like to share anything about the transition to a new officer?
I hope that the members of this community can embrace this new officer and show him love just like they did for me. Take the time to show him what the Gary-Merrillville area is all about and how the areas can work together. He is a person with a good heart, ready to evangelize and be a light.
Any closing remarks?
Farewell. This past year has been such a good ride. I appreciate all the friendships, relationships, and partnerships that have been created during this time. I will miss this community, the organizations, the workers, and the volunteers that came together to make this place prosper. I love you. Continue to build this area into the wonderful place it is meant to be.