One Thousand Plus Celebrate the Life of Beloved Co-Pastor Betty Wright and Grandson DJ Wright

Over one thousand people packed Washington Temple COGIC in Brooklyn NY to say a final earthly farewell to Betty and Daniel "DJ" Wright on Monday, July 28, 2008 at 10 am. Hundreds crowded the corner of Bedford and Bergen Avenues even after the church was filled to capacity. After every pew was filled on the main level and the designated portion of the balcony, people then stood around the walls of the sanctuary for the entirety of the service. Many who stood outside were turned away. A very somber mood filled the air as the two caskets were wheeled into place. The sad reality of the occasion had surfaced. Though the service convened for several hours, it was a worthy tribute to two deserving saints of God. The five Wright Sons (Danny, Donny, David, Derrick and Dwayne) as well as brother and sister of Betty Wright participated and gave remarks as a Family Tribute. The sons informed everyone that their father is yet hospitalized, however they asked the massive crowd to stand and give praise to God for Pastor Wright's healing. Needless to say, the crowd exploded in high praise. Danny Wright, coping with the loss of his mother and son, pledged to do everything to ensure that he will see them both again in heaven. He also encouraged the mourners by reminding everyone that his mother lived a "rapture ready life." David spoke words seasoned with grace admonishing all to rejoice because it was a Homegoing and not a funeral. He also stated that "...it could have been worse. We could have had three caskets up here instead of two." Dwayne did not speak but rather sang his sentiments in the song, "If I Couldn't Say A Word..."

One of the most powerful moments as I dealt with this entire ordeal was reading one comment in response to an article online written in the Daily News Brooklyn published on July 6, 2008 regarding the accident. A subscriber wrote (7/7/08 (9:42:43 pm for your reference) "Man this is just sad. Prayers for him and the family. How tragic. I am an agnostic, but for this man I believe."