Conrad Leslie

Shining Light Father

Conrad leslie is an engineering consultant who worked on environmental, geotechnical and oceanographic investigations He lived a fairytale life in Del Mar, CA with his wife Paola and only child, Nicolas. They shared wonderful adventures traveling with Nicolas to exotic locations to kitesurf, scuba dive, and surf. On the summer of 2016, Nicolas, a third-year student at UC Berkeley, traveled to France, to participate on a study abroad program. Their world turned upside down when on July 14, 2016, an ISIS inspired terrorist used a truck as a weapon of mass destruction to kill their only child and 85 other innocent victims. Conrad and Paola suffered tremendously. Their future as a couple was in question, but worst, they had lost the will to live. However, thanks to amazing signs and messages that they continue to receive from Nicolas, their love for life, each other, and humanity has flourished. Nicolas continues to be a big part of their life and he continues to show them the way forward. These signs that Conrad calls “Gifts from Nick” have convinced them of a higher reality, a life after life. Conrad and Paola have found healing in embracing love over hate. Conrad is always eager to share their story about love, forgiveness, and the joy in knowing that their beloved Nicolas continues to be by their side.