Perseverance is a living phenomenon that is uniquely important with individuals, groups, and community. Persevering is persistently choosing one direction from another in spite of the urgings of others and the unknown consequences. The action of persevering reflects prized and cherished values reflective of the person’s unique identity. It is an ethic of choice to be honored. This article begins an ethical straight-thinking discussion of the ethos of honoring human dignity while bearing witness with others who are persevering with life-altering turbulence with the passing of a life. A humanbecoming ethos of enduring truths will be applied to a family story.
