Tribute to Anna & Abigail from Oregon who died in 2013 at the ages of 6 and 11 as a result of a vehicle accident Shortly after sisters Anna, 6, and Abigail, 11, were killed in an apparent hit-and-run as they played in a pile of leaves in front of their house, their parents made the decision to remember their daughters with love and joy. Because they had been preparing for … [Read more...]
Light a candle on Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Tribute to Eve from Montana who was stillborn in 2013 A mom whose baby girl, Eve, was stillborn, found herself longing for some physical marker that would tell people about Eve - that she had lived, that she once was. On Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, in October of each year, Eve’s mom lights a candle in remembrance of her baby. Although she lights a candle and … [Read more...]
Alex’s mom and dad have honored their son in many ways
Tribute to Alex from Illinois who died in 2012 at the age of 12 as a result of an accident Alex’s family has honored him in many ways since his accidental death in 2012, starting with the celebration of his life that they held just after his visitation. People were invited to wear funny t-shirts or Bears jerseys, and his siblings, Emma and Mason, asked people to bring Lego … [Read more...]
Car stickers display ‘Forever in Our Hearts’
Tribute to Samuel from Minnesota who died in 2012 on the day he was born Samuel, who died the day he was born, was diagnosed with a fatal condition while he was still in the womb. His parents say that they carried him with all their love for as long as they could while he was here, and that they will always carry him in their hearts. They had stickers made for their cars that … [Read more...]
Elena’s parents published book by and about their daughter
Tribute to Elena from Ohio who died in 2007 at the age of 6 as a result of brain cancer After 6-year-old Elena died of brain cancer, her parents wrote a book about their daughter’s life and courageous battle, mostly as a gift of remembrance for Elena’s younger sister. Their book, called Notes Left Behind, is made up of journal entries written by Elena’s parents as well as … [Read more...]