How do I summarize my son’s 22 years of life? He was a child that never walked, just ran! He loved to be outdoors hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and racing dirt bikes. At 6’5″, Rocky was a magnet when he entered a room and his smile was contagious. He was the guy that would give you his shirt off his back if needed, he was always generous to his family and friends. That fateful night, he went for a motorcycle ride to meet up with friends and ended up in an accident. The call to me was, get to the hospital, Rocky had an accident and it’s bad. This night, our lives changed forever and it is also when we learned about Organ Donation. Rocky’s nature was to always give, as he threw my words back at me often…It is better to give than receive. Rocky had recently become a father to Monique who was just 8 months old when he passed away. His deep belief was that there are 2 dates we have no control over, and that is the day you are born and the day you die. Rocky always told me, Mom, it’s what you do in the “DASH” that counts. Most days I think about that terrible day in May, and what we could not control. However, I also think about what we could control in helping Rocky give one last time the gift of Life. 7 people live and 2 see because of his selfless gift. The stories are powerful in detailing hope, a future, a life. All of which my son was able to give through giving the gift of life. A legacy that helps me continue on and give back in ways to our community that make a difference for those in need. Keep moving, put one foot in front of the other, find a purpose that allows you to honor your loved ones spirit. His words often come back to me about living in the DASH. None of us choose to be in the club of Child Loss…but what we can do is find a positive that allows you to move forward. This is what I know my son would want for us…