TEXAS: A Son Forgives His Father

Photo by Mary Garrigan, Rapid City Journal staff Kevin Varga’s family members share a meal at a Livingston, Texas, restaurant on Tuesday after learning that Varga was denied a stay of execution by the Texas Board of Pardons and Parole. From left are Varga’s sons, Stephen Smith, Richard Varga and his mother, Beth Varga.

Another Story of Forgiveness

“I’ve finally forgiven him. That’s the one thing I told him today -- that I’ve finally forgiven him for that,” Stephen said. There was no answer, but the power of that forgiveness brought tears and a sense of peace to both father and son, he said.

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