Family and friends were important aspects of Kirk Moninger’s life, and he relied heavily on them as he was recovering from a critical car crash in October 1999.  Family visited daily and it was not uncommon for up to 15 friends to be “hanging out” with Kirk on a Sunday afternoon at Harmarville Rehabilitation Center.

Other important aspects of Kirk’s life were academics and sports.  He was very proud of the fact that he was a member of the National Honor Society.  Equally, he loved playing on the Trinity Varsity Golf Team, the Varsity Lacrosse Team, golfing with his father, Mark, and shooting pool with his cousins.

The years following the accident proved to be very difficult for both Kirk and his family.  Twice, Kirk’s parents were told their son - who had slipped into a coma - was not expected to live.  As evidence of his tremendous determination, Kirk overcame the odds against him and was released from Harmarville in March 2000.  But there were still scars, physical as well as emotional.

Sadly, Kirk took his own life on April 2, 2002. Once again family and friends consoled each other.  It was a family member who initiated the Kirk C. Moninger Fund of the Washington County Community Foundation to help loved ones deal with their loss and to take comfort in the knowledge that Kirk would not be forgotten.

Appropriately, the fund will provide an annual scholarship to a graduating member of the Trinity Lacrosse Team who is also a member of the National Honor Society.

To make a tax-deductible contribution to the fund, please send your check, payable to the “WCCF – Kirk Moninger Fund” to 77 South Main Street, Washington, PA 15301.

For more information regarding this fund, please call the Foundation office at 724-222-6330.

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Click here for a list of scholarship recipients