Ted Eugene Foster, Jr. passed away on August 2, 2009 when he was 20 years old. He was killed in a tragic accident while at work. Even in death, his giving spirit is carried on by being an organ donor. His gift of life saved six lives including a 4 year old little boy. When I was told that my son had “suffered a catastrophic injury” and was brain dead, my world fell apart. But…
Gabriel Gonzalez Jr (Gabe) was a great kid. I don’t say this because he is my child, I say it because even though he had been in some legal trouble as a juvenile he would do anything for anyone. If someone needed something, he would do his best to get it for the person, or help the person. He basically would give his shirt off his back if he hadtoo. He never turned his back…
Kyle was everyone’s best friend. He never left the house without a hug and an I love you. He had just started a clothing line called it’s ok clothing. He made shirts and hats that said, don’t worry, it’s ok. I think it’s the message he wanted to leave with us.
Sarah went outside to play around 3:40 on the afternoon of Oct. 4th and never came back home. Sarah and her 10 year old sister, Phoebe, and two friends from school were going to a meeting that night at the church where they all attended. Sarah never went near the highway before, but apparently the girls decided to go look at the new playground of a day care that had recently opened. A 31 year…
My son, Nikolas Alexander Jaime was 12 yrs old when he was hit by a car. It was an accident, he ran out in front of a car that he didn’t see coming. He was hit on Jan 1, he was pronounced dead on Jan 3 and we buried him on Jan 9, his 13th birthday. Nikolas was such an outgoing kid, he loved meeting people and he had many friends; more than I ever…
Peyton James, our son and our hero, entered the world two months early on June 16, 2001, the first child of David and Jacki James. Peyton weighed only 2.52 pounds, and was given a 30% chance to live, but he beat the odds and after 35 days in the hospital, he went home. Throughout his life, Peyton was much loved. He was a born entertainer, and loved to put on shows for his parents and…
In life and in death, Bradley Jameson was a hero. For all of his 18 years, he was a devoted son, brother and friend. There were no limits to his appreciation for family traditions and celebrations. He loved his sisters and brother. He was intensely loyal to his friends, and so enjoyed all of his time spent with them. A better friend you could not find. Born February 2, 1989, Bradley was an active in…
Julie has a heart of GOLD! A mother of two beautiful daughters and two handsome sons, and an amazing wife to Howie! She is the youngest of 12, and it was her brother whom she donated her kidney to! He had declining health for many years and was on dialysis. Julie was a perfect match, coming from Ontario, Canada! The process was timely given the distance, but she went back and forth, and completed all…
Ivy was a very beautiful, sweet , & intelligent baby girl. She was always so full of life, and always kept that gorgeous smile. There was never a down moment for her, nor being in the presence of her. Losing my baby girl is very, very, very heartbreaking for me. I never imagined life without her. But now, all I have is thousands of memories. I made her a donor to try and find some…
Keegan was the Life of the Party. He was a 17 year old, three sport athlete, who loved God, his family, friends, and sports. Keegan also loved to Roller Skate. Keegan was the oldest of our three boys, and a Great Big Brother. He was a funny, handsome, mischievous young man, with the BEST Smile. Keegan loved life and lived it to the fullest every day. He was a Friend to everyone, and always wanted…