B. Keith Faulkner

“We know that true peace comes only from the Lord, and we pray that His presence and comfort will be deeply felt by all who are grieving and by all whose lives were touched by Rachel’s extraordinary life and legacy.”

B. Keith Faulkner · said 2026-11-03 · reported 2026-11-04

Faulkner prayed that comfort would be felt by those grieving Rachel Apa's death.

“The loss of a vibrant young woman in the prime of her life is a sorrow no parent can imagine enduring. The Charleston Southern family is surrounding the Apa family, along with all who knew and loved Rachel, with our prayers and support.”

B. Keith Faulkner · said 2026-11-03 · reported 2026-11-04

CSU president Faulkner offered condolences to the Apa family on behalf of the Charleston Southern community.

“We will never fully understand why this happened to a young woman of such remarkable strength and character. Her final hours are forever marked by Rachel’s selfless dedication to helping others as she ran to raise funds in the fight against Parkinson’s disease.”

B. Keith Faulkner · said 2026-11-03 · reported 2026-11-04

Faulkner reflected on Apa's character and her effort to raise funds for Parkinson's disease during the marathon.