Hi,
You recently found me on facebook and asked if I'd served with/known
Elder Huggins (well, I knew him as "Elder"). I did serve in his district
once and in his Zone one or two times.
I'm not just saying this because of the circumstances, but I was
genuinely impressed with Elder Huggins for a particular reason. I can
remember times, maybe on a p-day or something, when some elders wanted
to do things that were "questionable." Elder Huggins had a real talent
for stopping stuff like that before it even started. He could correct
people, almost without them even realizing they were being corrected. It
was a subtle way of helping those around him do what was right.
One day, my companion Elder Ence and I were driving to the house where
Justin and Elder Lillywhite lived to pick them up for something and it
began to rain like CRAZY. When we got to the house, Elder Huggins and
Elder Lillywhite were just sitting in chairs in the driveway completely
soaked - still in their proselyting clothes - still in the pouring rain.
They had gotten soaked while walking back to their place and decided to
just stay that way until we got there. THEN they proceeded to pretend
like they were swimming in the overflowing gutters - I've got a picture
of that somewhere, but I'm not sure where.
Anyway, I looked through the pictures I have of him and am sending them
to you. Some of the files are a little bigger, and so I'll be sending
them in a few different emails.
Cheers,
Elder Watanabe (Andy Watanabe)
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My name is Ben Schmauss and I had the honor of serving with your son Justin in the Florida Tampa Mission. At the end of my mission while serving as an assistant to the president with Elder Spencer we stayed the night with Justin and his new companion and had the opportunity to go out and do some work together. I happened to have my video camera and captured a few short clips of your son. As I explained on your blog I was impressed to google Justin last night and as I read your story I was truly humbled. I believe he is working from the other side and I am grateful that your family is continuing to be instruments in the Lords and Justins hands. Thank you for your blog and the impact it had on me. I hope these 3 small clips bring some smiles to your face.
This was his comment,
I also had the opportunity of serving with Elder Huggins. I have one very specific memory of standing outside of a grocery store in the Southern Part of our mission singing hymns to everyone that walked by. I actually have some of our experience on tape. I sat up last night and while working through some thoughts I was having I felt guided to search for Elder Huggins on google. I came across this blog and my heart was touched. I was so humbled last night by your burden Sister Huggins. I was impressed to repent and begin to live life in a much fuller manner. May the spirit comfort you during this time without your son. My prayers will be with you and your family.
Ben Schmauss
FTM 2002-2004
This is the hat he had the last time I saw him alive, which was the hat he had on when he got in the accident, also his boots and his sock are stuffed in side.
His batting Gloves and his bat.
YES his cup which he was proud of cause it was a XL hahahaha.
His baseball helmet with his finger prints , dirt and tar on it.
His balls
His cleats
His pant and they were turned wrong side out like he was in a hurry to get them off. At his funeral Greg Madsen said Justin never felt liked he played a good game unless his pants were dirty and here is the proof.
we got this letter from a guy that Justin baptized while on his mission in tampa florida. it made us smile
September 16, 2007
Dear Huggins Family,
You do not know me so I will tell you a little about me! My name is Michael Gordon Locke. I’m 23 years old. I’m married to Lacey Ann Bell. We have a 2½ year old little girl, and a little boy on the way. He’s due October 4Th. His name will be Mason Stephen Locke. My daughter’s name is Mikaela Ann Locke. I am a finish trim carpenter. I joined the Church April 10Th 2005. Since then, I have had my ups-and-downs with going to church because it was such a dramatic life change. I guess I just had to work more and more on my testimony. Since the beginning of this year, I have been to church with full force. On July 29, 2007, I was ordained an ELDER. About one month ago, I was set apart as 2nd counselor of the Elders Quorum of about a 500 member ward. On September 8th 2007, I received my endowments along with my wife, and we were SEALED for all time and eternity to each other and to our little girl. Now our son will be born under the Covenant.
I have baptized one of my best friends, and soon or in about one week, I’m going to baptize my neighbors. In a few months, my mom probably and a couple of my brothers and sisters, and hopefully more friends, I will also be baptizing. I have probably given over 40 Books of Mormon away. This Gospel has blessed my life so much and all the people I interact with. People I grew up with or knew me before I joined the Church can’t believe their eyes and ears.
On April 10th 2005 I was baptized by Elder Justin Huggins; who was and is a MAN OF GOD! Who held the proper authority and taught me what true authority was. I still to this day have not met a missionary who was as humble and knowledgeable as he was. He taught me how to kneel and pray. I remember he would take off his shoes and ask if we could kneel.
When I heard of his calling to the other side, I was so heartbroken that I wouldn’t get to see him again on the earth. But I know God needed a really good missionary on the other side to teach in the spirit world. Don’t be surprised if he’s one of the 144,000.
I remember he got transferred right before I was to be baptized. He got to come back to perform the sacred ordinance. I remember as he pulled me from the water, the spirit that I felt and we hugged and embraced and there were tears of great joy streaming down our faces. I thank God for Elder Huggins and Elder Gossling. I thank God for people like you for raising children to be lovers of God, and to carry out his will on earth.
Thank you so much! I will carry on the work your son passed on to Me. I hope all is well in your lives.
Love,
Michael, Lacey,
I was listening to your tapes you sent me on your mission. I almost made myself believe that you were still on you mission. Then I got sad that you are not. I wish i could put them on here so the other people can listen to them to. Justin, I need you here so i can feel your spirit. Trent needs you also. You were and are his hero. It's weird how your life is in stages with grief, first you are in shock then denial ( i was in this one for a long time) I think i am in the mad stage. Not mad at any one. just mad you are not here, mad i can't hold you , mad at myself when i look at your picture and think how did this ever happened. I get so tired of pretending it don't hurt no more, but i can be truthful with you. You will not judge me on how i grieve right, If Heavenly Father could spare you a few minute , i would love for you to come to me in a dream so i could talk with ya just for a min. I love you Go Giv'em Heaven love you mom
Thanks You Nichole for sending me these pics of Justin, I love to see new ones. I wish everyone that had pictures of 
LOVE GRACIE
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