At only 22 years old the life of Courtney Jo Sister was cut short. It was December 10, 2006, just a few days before her birthday. It was a day that meant so much to Courtney Jo. She had been given a ticket to see her beloved football team, the Houston Texans play at Reliant Stadium. Courtney was a free spirited young lady that was not afraid to walk into a room with strangers, let…
Brady Smith died of a brain aneurysm on July 4, 2010, just three weeks before his 31st birthday. You will hear many people who knew Brady describe him as “loving.” Indeed, he was. His last conscious moments were spent laughing with his friends. In fact, he had made the statement “I’ve never laughed so hard in my life.” Brady was raised by his mother in a household that included his two older sisters. His mother…
Difficult Choices….. I remember looking at the MRI and hearing the Doctor telling me, “If she wakes up then this is how she will be for the rest of her life.” I was holding my daughter when he told me that. I looked down at her and thought to myself. What do I do??? Questions of faith often come up, Someone asked me where was God that day. I told him he was in the…
Robby was 16 years old, 6’5” weighing 300 lbs. Given his size everyone called him “Big Country”. On the evening of August 29th, Robby had been at a friend’s house. He and his friends had congregated around a parked car. Robby sat on the trunk of the car while another boy jumped on the front hood. Another friend entered the car and floored it. Robby hit his head on the bumper and ground and ended…
Tyler Spann Tissue Donor A Teenage Athlete Helps Many with His Gift of Donation At just 15 years old in 2018, Tyler Spann already topped six feet tall with the powerful physique of a natural athlete. He brought exceptional talents to the field in football, basketball, and track – having first tagged along at age 7 to his older brother’s football practices. He enjoyed cooking and was obsessed with candy – especially Skittles. Tyler also…
Robert was killed in an automobile accident on June 28th, 2004. He was 23 years old. Robert was the youngest child in our family, one who commanded and received the most attention from us all. He attended Katy High School and obtained his GED. He became a Journeyman Electrician in 2003 and we are all very proud of that achievement. Robert was a great son, brother, cousin and friend. Family mattered to him and you…
An avid sports fan, six-year old Spencer Squire enjoyed baseball, basketball, soccer, football, tennis and golf. From attending soccer and baseball camps at Texas A&M University to watching “his” Aggie football and basketball teams, Spencer truly was all about the spirit of competition and supporting his teammates. A healthy and active boy, it was August 2007 when Spencer completed a football camp with his best friends. The next day he suddenly collapsed from the rupture…
Stefano was 17 years old. He was a young man, just starting out in life. His dream was to travel the world and help people. When he turned 16 and applied for his driver’s license, Stefano decided to become a registered organ donor. His mother had no idea, until that fatal day, and she honored his wishes. Stefano was your average teenager, played sports, had lots of friends and participated in events like 5K’s. One…
David Stover lived his life in El Dorado, AR, a town he dearly loved. David’s words to me most every morning were “Put a smile on your face and go make a difference”. David believed in making a positive difference in the lives he crossed each day. To say that David did what he could each day of his life to help make others have a better life sums up who he was. Even in…
Raivyn Brooke Summerfield was wise beyond her years. She had a smile that could light up a room and a gift of wisdom. If you were ever down or needed level minded advice, Raivyn had the ability to give you needed advice or induce a smile that would last a lifetime. She was always referred to as everyone’s “Rai” of sunshine. She never met a stranger and had a heart of gold that would do…