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Robert Guanco, 41, has been identified by his church as the man who lost his life during the Christian gathering in West Sussex on Friday. He served as a pastor at Jesus the Living Water Church, located in Eastbourne, East Sussex.
The incident involved a falling sign at the Big Church Festival near Steyning, which resulted in injuries to six others. Among those affected, four individuals required hospital treatment. Following the tragedy, the festival organizers decided to cancel the remainder of the event, which had begun on Friday at Wiston Park and was scheduled to continue until Sunday.
In a heartfelt statement, the pastor’s church honored Guanco as “a faithful servant of God, a loving husband to Isay, a devoted and caring father to Ellie, and a blessing to so many people whose lives he touched.” They emphasized that his dedication to his faith, family, and ministry left a lasting impact that will not be forgotten.
Pastor Norman Ponce of Jesus the Living Water Worldwide Church, speaking on a fundraising page supporting Guanco’s family, described him as “a faithful servant of God” and expressed sorrow over the incident: “What was meant to be a time of worship, fellowship, and celebration became an unimaginable tragedy.” Ponce also remembered Guanco as “a beloved son, cherished brother, loving husband” and “great father,” further highlighting how “his life reflected humility, faith, love, compassion, and service,” and how through his ministry, kindness, and prayers, he touched many lives.
Dame Sarah Mullally, the Archbishop of Canterbury, commented on the tragedy, saying she was “sad and shocked” to learn of the situation. She extended her prayers to Guanco’s family, friends, and all those injured, including healthcare workers and festival staff coming to terms with the impact of the event. The Big Church Festival, established in 2009 and considered the UK’s largest Christian festival, was deeply affected by this unfortunate event
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