Service above self is reflected in the actions towards others by numerous Rotarians throughout the world. In Laredo, the Laredo Daybreak Rotary (LDR) Club is composed of 46 people from all walks of life with a common quality – to serve others and practice good will towards mankind. Carlos Navarrete, a member of this club since 2017 until his sudden death in 2020, left his mark in the lives of many. He was an active member of the club always lending a helping hand at fundraisers, volunteering at events, led particular service projects and also served as a board member.Carlos was a real inspiration for countless people and his love of life was evident through his acts of kindness, positive energy and contagious laughter. Everyone agrees ...
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Julie Bazan
Board Member, Laredo Daybreak Rotarythat his bright soul could light up the entire room even during the darkest day. One thing that made him thrive was his close relationship with God, his family and his commitment to others around him. As a professional real estate agent and mortgage broker, Carlos made it his mission to serve others who had a dream to own a home. He accomplished this by doing everything in his power to guide families through the process with the goal of seeing them smile in their own home. Carlos’ life was a testament to service above self and for this reason, the Laredo Daybreak Rotary Club established the Carlos Navarrete Memorial Scholarship Program at Laredo College in Laredo, Texas.
So far, two individuals have been awarded the scholarship and have completed the Laredo College real estate program. Recently, they each attended a LDR virtual gathering and expressed their appreciation for the scholarship. LDR President Roberto Garza shared the vision of the LDR through this scholarship program – Carlos’ legacy will continue “We believe that if we help someone fulfill their dream in real estate, maybe we will be able to honor Carlos’ memory and his service to our community”
