Naperville's A Walk To Remember

Naperville's
A Walk To Remember

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Guest Book

Honoring Our Babies

Please take a moment and tell us a little about yourself and the precious baby or babies that you will be walking for.

Your Name:
Name of Baby or Babies You Wish to Honor:
Please share your story with us:

Cheryl Stewart
in honor of Jennavieve Ellis Stewart
On October 17, 2005, my daughter, Jennavieve, was born still. Her death devestaed my husband and I. The support we received from SHARE helped to work thru or grief. Because of their support we wanted to give back and have helped with the SHARE Walk. We also walk in honor of my neice, Abigail Doody, who was born still on December 11, 2003.

Cedric & Patricia Collazo
in honor of Elijah Seth Collazo
Our Beloved Elijah we miss you with every passing day. You were taken from us on Christmas day 2004 after only 11 days. We miss you and love you each and every day. Your twin brother Jeremiah Elias misses you very much & loves you very much. Daddy & Mommy miss you and love you very very much. Chelsie, Isaiah & Andrew miss you and love you very much also. Watch over us baby and keep us safe. Love and Kisses from Daddy, Mommy, Jeremiah, Chelsie, Isaiah & Andrew. Fly on Our beautiful Angel Live for Ever! 12-14-04 / 12-25-04

Donna Kays
in honor of Peyton Lynne & Colleen Judith Kays
I delivered two stillborn babies at 21 weeks along. Peyton and Colleen were taken from us way too soon. I miss my angels very much and I will always love them forever.

Lynn Gurt
in honor of un-named Little One & Michael James
I had a miscarriage 25 years ago. I was 4 months pregnant. Last year, I lost my "baby", Michael was 2 months shy of turning 14. I know the loss of lossing a child. So to all of you who have suffered a loss, I offer heartfelt condolences.Someday we will reunite with them. Until then, Peace and Love.

Gina Lee and Andrew Sandvik
in honor of Liv Elaine Sandvik
Liv was born 3 months premature due to complications with preeclampsia on September 13, 2005. Liv died after 2 months in the NICU on November 12, 2005. She is a strong little girl whose heart and lungs were to weak to support her here with life as we know it. We pray that she is suffering no pain now and that she lives a life we can only imagine and look forward to with Jesus.

Ruth Darling RN
in honor of The 160 babies lost so far this year at our hospital
I am the perinatal Bereavement Coordinator at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee Florida and we just had our 5th annual Walk to Remember. Thank you for all you do and for being there for these families. Ruth Darling, RN 850-431-0157

Grace Guiang
in honor of Misa Grace Fiore
Misa Grace Fiore

Sarah Bragg
in honor of Alex Jason Bragg

Donna Dickey
in honor of Our 4 Perfect Angels
In the last 2 years I have suffered 4 miscarriages. Absolutely devastating! We are so blessed to have 3 perfectly healthy children, Kyle 9, Rachel 8 and Caleb 5. They are my strength...they also showed me how important those angels were/are to me and my family. From the second I knew I was pregnant with each of my angels, those babies had a place in our home, our hearts and our future. I cannot express the pain and the sadness I feel on each and every birth/death date. No one understands unless they have felt the pain of the loss of a child. I will never hold my angels or see them grow up...never see them say..."Look Mommy a squirrel!". I am so grateful to all of the people who have taken time to help all of us to understand our grief, and most of all to tell us that it's ok to be sad. I will never ever forget about my babies! I know they are in Heaven watching over us and waiting to meet us someday. I love you Hannah Marie, Penelope Grace and my other two Angels. Love & Hugs, Mommy

Angela West and Natha Green
in honor of Jacob Wrona
The Wrona family is very near and dear to our hearts and we want them to always know that they are in our thoughts. We know Jacob Wrona is their little angel and walking for him will hopefully be a way to express our support for the Wrona family.

Kathleen
in honor of Baby Panek-Tamayo
April 2005 I found out I was pregnant with my second child. I was thrilled but started having abnormal pains right away and was bedridden for a weekend. The Doctor said I was having a miscarriage the following week. Two weeks later I had to have emergency surgery which the Doctors said was a simple DNC, but turned out to be a tubal pregnancy. They had to do a laproscopic surgery into my right tube and take out my baby (I was 2 months pregnant). Needless to say I was shocked. I felt that the Doctors lied to me. I think about the baby a lot, baby would be turning one in November 2006.

Rick and Jennifer Osman
in honor of Gabrielle Faith Osman
On July 6th 2001 my wife was at work and exhibited signs of near passing out and extreme stomach pains that mimicked labor. We went to the hospital to have an ultrasound "just to confirm that everything is OK." The Edward Hospital staff could not locate any signs of life so they called in a doctor to check the ultrasound and fetal heart tones. What seemed like an eternity proved to be one of the worst days of our lives, our Gabby was gone. Jennifer carried Gabby in her womb for the weekend. On Monday we went to the hospital to allow Gabby to enter the world. After 18 hours of induced labor Jennifer gave birth. Gabby was tiny but she was so beautiful. We spent 8 hours with her and then we had to let go. This situation was so difficult to process but with God and the wonderful Edward birthing staff we did it. Though Gabby is only with us in mind and spirit we are still blessed with 2 other girls who are 8 and 11 now. As time passes the wounds SLOWLY heal but nothing could ever replace the 8 hours that we spent with our Gabrielle. Thank you Edward staff for helping us through our most difficult time and thank you for creating this "Walk to Remember" so we can remember and never forget. Sincerely, Rick & Jennifer Osman

Tracy and Thomas O'Horo
in honor of Jonathan and David O'Horo
On April 29th, 2003 I went for an ultrasound excited to find out the sex of our baby. our two children were there with us. We found out after what seemed like forever that there was no heartbeat. David was born on April 30th at 19.5 weeks. Jonathan was born on March 10th, 2004 after I hadn't felt any movement throughout the day and called the doctor. Without my children (Sean and Alicia) I would not have made it through the horrible ordeal of losing their baby brothers. We love and miss you Jonathan and David.

Lori & Brian Clark
in honor of Mary Elizabeth, Michael Christopher, baby clark 2/06 and baby Clark 07/06
Mary Elizabeth, Michael Christopher, baby clark 2/06 and baby Clark 07/06

Christine Wright
in honor of Emma Gayle
My Journal Monday, February 27, 2006 Hello. I too am a mommy with empty arms. I was a mommy with a head full of dreams and a heart full of love for my little Emma, yet to be born. But stillbirth, the destroyer of dreams took my whole world away. Here is my story. I feel I need to share it to heal and to reach out to others who have been there or may not be aware of how human we parents are when this happens. I didn’t know anything like this even existed. I only knew about people having babies or just miscarrying early in pregnancy. Not losing them later or even at birth. We need to come together to help get the word out on this tragedy that we have had to face. There is not enough research on this horribly devastating issue nor is there any true way to prevent it from happening. We have to come together and also let our friends, family, neighbors, etc know that we were PREGNANT. We had a BABY. We can’t just act like it didn’t happen. It hurts more than they could imagine forever. They just don’t know what to say or to do but if we reach out to them and share our stories, maybe it will open some eyes. I know some states don’t even give birth certificates or even acknowledge the birth. That is heinous. It seems so unfair. I am human, I had a baby, I hurt, I cry and there is reason for it. I would like to share my story with you. I will try and not pour out my heart to where you would need Kleenex, but I am human, I am a mommy with empty arms. There is healing in Time and Time for healing. This time is now. I love her now just like then, Always and forever until we meet again. Proud Mommy of an Angel, Emma Gayle Wright, Christine ostermanc@bellsouth.net www.babiesonline.com/babies/e/emmagayle

Maria D. Salazar
in honor of Elise Marie Berck
I will be walking for my precious Elise... I was truly blessed to have held her and kissed her. She is my friend's daughter - But I love her as if she were my family... Eich lieben dich...

Geri Karlin
in honor of Jordan Rafferty Karlin
I lost my baby 6years ago on June 10 2006. I was 27 weeks pregnant and they discovered my baby had ancephaly.I delivered a 1lb 1oz baby boy who was perfect in every other way. It would have been my first son,I had three girls at home.I don't think I would have recovered if not for your progam offering love and support at that devisitating time of my life.

Tracey Pomeroy
in honor of Baby Pomeroy and Hope Ney Pomeroy
In November 2005 I went through IVF and became pregnant with triplets. I lost Baby C at 9 weeks and Hope Ney at 18 weeks. There was no explanation as to either death. I delivered our survivor at 33 5/7 weeks and she spent 19 days in the NICU.

Darci
in honor of
I will be remembering my three angels that were misscarried in September 04, September 05, and April 06. I love and miss each on of them. I pray for all that walk and there angels also.

John and Christy Phanthavong
in honor of Noah Gabriel and a little one
Our first baby, Noah, was stillborn on 8/24/02 at 27 1/2 weeks due to genetic abnormalities that he inherited from Christy. Our rainbow baby, Frances, was born on 6/1/04 and will walk with us. We will walk in honor of both Noah and a little one that I miscarried in May 2006, likely due to the same genetic issue.

Stephanie and John Fiore
in honor of Mia Grace Fiore
Mia Grace was born on January 17, 2005 and spent just 3 days in the NICU before passing into God's arms. She is as much our daughter today and she was the day she was born. Not an hour goes by that she is not loved, cherised and remembered. We will walk for her along with her Brothers, Barrett and Griffin.

Desiree
in honor of Reece
My daughter was born still at 32 weeks due to unknown causes on June 22,2005. I miss her very much every day and my love for her still grows. She's my little angel, my baby. Reece, mommy misses you. xo

Cedric & Patricia Collazo
in honor of Elijah Seth Collazo
Elijah was born on 12-14-04 1 minute after his twin brother Jeremiah. Elijah passed away on 12-25-04 due to NEC a common premie disease. I love my angel and miss him more with each passing day. Elijah you live on through your brother. "Fly on my Angel live forever" Loved and missed by Daddy (Cedric) Mommy (Trish), Jeremiah (twin brother), Chelsie (big sister), Isaiah (big brother) and Andrew (big brother)...

Cheryl
in honor of Jennavieve Ellis
Jenna was born still at 23.5 weeks due to pre-e. it's been seven months and i miss her everyday. she is watching out for us and our new baby on the way.

Carrie
in honor of Jacob David
Jacob was born still on October 28, 2004 at 40 weeks gestation due to unknown causes. It has been 18 months, but we still miss him dearly. He lives on through me, his daddy, his big brother, Dylan and his baby brother, Jeremy. We will walk in his precious memory.

Amanda & Rich Albaugh
in honor of Colin James
So much time is dedicated to keeping your memory alive. We walk for you so that you will be proud and rejoice in the love your family has for you each and everyday. Love, Mommy, Daddy, Ethan and Carson

cathy & Jim Bagley
in honor of Thomas & Aubrey Bagley
We lost our beloved twins July 31st and August 1st 2007 due to preterm labor at 22 weeks.We miss them more as the days move on and will love them forever and never want them forgotten

Valerie Mohr
in honor of Logan Matthew Faretta
I walk for this little boy who will be our forever angel. My cousin's baby, who we were going to have our new little boy and her little boy grow up together. Cathy lost her baby due to a cord accident at birth and our family will have him forever in our hearts. We love you Logan. Love Valerie, Brian, Drew and Mason Mohr.

Tressa Joseph
in honor of 3 Joseph Babies and Jacob Wrona
I will be walking in honor of the 3 little ones I lost due to miscarriage. I will also be walking for my dear friend Carrie in honor of her little angel Jacob.

Melaney & Matt Craig-Hrechko
in honor of Hannah & Zoe
We were so lucky to experience the joy of carrying our girls for 5 months. We miss them dearly as they were stillborn on June 28th 2007. We walk in memory of our daughters and the children of friends and family who have also died. We will never forget just how precious life is.

MInerva Jasso
in honor of Kiara Noemi Jasso
It took me 3 years to be able to get pregnant. I finally did on August 2005. That turned out to be a blighted ovum. I then got pregnant again a month after my D & C in October, and that was unexpected due to our prior complications. This time I KNEW was gonna be it. Everything was perfect...EVERYTHING. I never had any problems whatsoever. No morning sickness, no nothing. But suddenly on April 21, 2006, when I was 22 weeks pregnant I woke up in the middle of the night because my stomach was hurting, I thought that it couldn't possibly be contractions, it was too soon. Maybe it had been something I ate. So I lay back in bed and feeling the ache I finally fell back asleep. When I woke to go to the bathroom that morning I was bleeding...a lot. I got so scared and my husband took me to the hospital at 6AM. The "stomach aches", which were indeed contractions, never went away and neither did the bleeding. It never even crossed my mind that anything would happen. But then the pains got worse and I called the nurse. That's when my water broke and I felt a BIG gush of liquid come out. It was mixed with blood and had lots of blood clots. I was dilated and had to deliver. The Dr. said the baby was too small to survive and that chances were very small too. So we decided to deliver vaginally. It was a girl, we hadn't been able to find out before. I remember her still moving inside right before my water broke...she was alive!! But was going to die when she came out. She was born feet first. And of course there was no crying, just silence. I was confused, and in shock I think. I didn't know why this was happening. Everything was going so well...what happened??? Did I do something? Was it my fault? She was 1.5 lbs and 12.5 inches. She looked pretty big to me. She was perfectly formed already and looked like a normal newborn baby. Except she was "sleeping". She looked exactly like my husband in everything. I didn't start crying till later. Then I just couldn't stop. I cried for a long time after that...for days. It finally got better, little by little, months after it all happened. The pain is not gone, I can just handle it better I guess. I do cry still though, when I remember. Like when I'm driving in my car alone...or am home alone. It's been 1.5 yrs now. I'm pregnant again...17.5 weeks. I don't know what's going to happen. I just know I have to make it at LEAST until Christmas...that's still 2.5 months away...it feels like a long time to wait. There's nothing I can do but wait and pray. But it's still not the same as with Kiara. It never will be. And I hate it! Because even if I do have more children, I'll still be missing her. I'll still be incomplete. I will always be incomplete. I can't wait until I see hear again. I know she'll be waiting for me. And once we're together again, I will forever have a baby with me. And I will forever love her.

Jeff and Tina Falkner
in honor of Kendall Rose Falkner
We will walk in honor of our sweet little angel, Kendall Rose. She was born on April 24, 2007. On April 26th, she was officially diagnosed with Trisomy 13 Syndrome. Kendall lived for 50 days. She passed away peacefully at home in Mommy's arms on June 13, 2007. We are so fortunate to have had that special time with her. We cherished every moment of her short life. She will always be a part of us. We love and miss you Kendall. Love, Mommy, Daddy, Andrew and Carter

Gina and Chris Chigaros
in honor of Baby Chigaros
In the summer of 2004, my husband and I found out we were expecting our first child. We were filled with all the happiness and joy 2 parents can share. On August 10th of 2004, I suffered a miscarriage and lost our baby. Though our little miracle was only 8 weeks old, he or she left a footprint on our hearts tht will remain forever. We currently have 2 beautiful children and count our blessings everyday. We know that our children have an angel sister or brother up in heaven.

Jennifer Stock
in honor of Grace Ann Stock
In April 2007 I found out that I was pregnant with the first child my husband and I would have together. She was due on my birthday, December 30th. At our routine ultrasound on August 6th the doctors detected several abnormalities and it was determined that our baby had a condition that would never enable her to live. On August 21, 2007 she was born silently into the world. I was 21 weeks pregnant. She was 1lb. 3.7oz and 9.5in. long. We were so scared and she eased our fears so easily with her beautiful face and her mouth curved into a tiny smile. Although our hearts were shattered, we knew she was at peace. She will always be remembered by her Mommy & Daddy, big sister Skyler, big brothers Austin and Cody, and a big family that was lovingly waiting for her. Gracie, even though you could not stay in our arms, you will forever stay in our hearts. We love you.

Katie Russo
in honor of Mark Anthony Russo, Jr
We will be walking in memory of our first son, Mark, who was born still on June 8, 2005 at 22 weeks.

Brian and Renee Hicks
in honor of Melissa Lynn Hicks
We lost Melissa on March 8,2007. I was 21 weeks along and counting. She is thought of everyday and missed by all of us. We will be walking in honor of her.

Carey Feltmeyer
in honor of Reece, Jordan, Camryn and Hayden Feltmeyer and Addie Jo Boniger
I miscarried four times in 9/02, 3/03, 7/03, and 12/05 before having my daughter who is our miracle. Although our babies weren't with us for long, the bond was strong and they are missed and loved every single day. I will also walk for Addie Jo who was born in Dec 06 with Trisomy 13. She was such an amazing little girl who taught me the value of each and every life and who taught me that everyone has a specific purpose on this earth. She was beautiful and strong and she got that beauty and strength from her mother, father and big sister. Addie passed away in March. She will always live in my heart as a reminder of what a gift EVERY child is.

Kristy Kokes
in honor of Kelsey Atria and Braden John
On September 9, 2007 Kelsey and Braden were born at 19 weeks gestation. They graced us with their lives for 3 hours, only to leave the world together. We walk to honor their life.

cheryl seweryn
in honor of zachary muelhausen
my grandson...born too early

Diane & Bob O'Connor
in honor of Elise Berck
We miss our little angel.

The Solis Family
in honor of Jacob Wrona
Though we cannot be there in person, we continue to send much love and support from across the miles.

Meredith & Ryan Sheriff
in honor of Adeline Mae Sheriff
Our beautiful angel, Adeline Mae, was was born asleep on October 2, 2007. Her umbilical cord was only 10 inches long, and she fell asleep on her way towards delivery. We miss and love her so very much, but we take comfort in knowing she is in heaven with her other two sibilings that we lost due to miscarriages in 2005. We look forward to seeing her again in heaven with all the other angel babies.

Nicole & Gene Furibondo
in honor of Meghan Rose Furibondo
On March 3, 2007 our daughter was born still at 36 weeks. She is our second child. We all miss and love her very much.

Katie Fregeau
in honor of Christopher Michael Fregeau
On August 5, 1981 my twin brother was still born. I have always felt him in my heart and know he will always be with me. I also walk to support one of my greatest friends in life, Amy Sansone and her son Johnathan James which she lost on December 16, 2006. I hope in heaven Christopher has taken Jonathan under his wings. They are both loved and missed everyday.

Natalie Rohlfing
in honor of Schuyler Grace
I walked today for my daughter, Schuyler Grace. i was 14 weeks pregnant when we lost her. We wish we could be with you, and we miss the thought of you growing up. I love you forever.

Lynn
in honor of "Baby Grace"
I know her first words would have been " I want my Daddy!"

Rhoda
in honor of Rannier Matthew
I failed to love my son enough... I failed because I loved him to late..

Tammy Reicha
in honor of Natalee Ann Reicha
On July 6, 2006, I gave birth to my second daughter, Natalee. She was full term, born on her exact due date. The pregnancy and birth were uncomplicated. However, shortly after her birth, things clearly were not going well. Even though her heartbeat was strong and birth, she was not breathing. She never did. Just 44 minutes after her birth, my daughter was handed to me wrapped in a hospital blanket without life. We have slowly been unraveling the mystery of her death and healing for the past two years. We have since had our rainbow baby, Emmalee Noelle, and though I will always miss Natalee, Emmalee has been helping us to heal and move on with our lives. We have three children. Natalee is our middle child, our angel watching over us. Her soul could never be replaced. She will live on in our hearts forever.

Jim & Amy Sansone
in honor of Johnathan James
We lost our beautiful baby boy on December 16th 2006. He was delivered at 25 weeks due to anomilies that were not compatible with life. He had the most beautiful angel face, you would never have guessed there were so many problems. We are thankful that we got to hold you in our arms for hours and in our hearts forever. We miss you and think of you every day. We love you so much! We know you our an angel watching over us always. All our love, Mommy, Daddy, & Gianna

John and Heather
in honor of Anna Marie
I think about my little girl everyday and miss her so even though she was only in me for such a short time. Anna was a twin that I lost early but thank God her brother Jeremy is perfect. We knew it was a girl due to IVF. I am walking in memory of her and to help heal. We love you and will see you again. Love Mommy, Daddy and your big brothers.

Kern, Jack & Maggie Korte
in honor of Hannah Grace
We will be walking to remember Hannah Grace who was born on November 14, 2000 and passed away peacefully 90 minutes later from a severe form of dwarfism. We will forever be thankful for the short time that we had with her.

Dave Koch
in honor of Elise Marie Berck
I am Elise's Grandfather and had just a few hours with our Angel, but she changed my life forever and continues to be an ever present force in our family. She touches all of us in so many ways.

Elisa Smith
in honor of Baby Smith A, Baby Smith B, Baby Smith C & Rosemary Catherine Smith
We have suffered through four losses. One loss occurred on Christmas Eve. We miss you all so much. We love you all so much. Not a day goes by where we don't think about our little angels. Your two sisters, Betty & Violet, wish you could be with us and not up in heaven. You are our guardian angels. Let Mother Mary take care of you until we meet again. Love, Mommy & Daddy

Melanie Jones
in honor of Saphyre Ryver Jones and Londyn Rayne Jones
March 17, 2008, my twin daughters were born at only 16 weeks. That is the moment they left this world to watch over my husband and me. They are our first born, they are our world, our life, our shooting stars. They will forever be with us, in our hearts, our minds, and our soul. They are in our every waking breath, and every sleeping dream. Those two girls our everything and always will be. They will be together forever, like they should be, and we will see them again one day. But until I can, I know they watch over their Daddy and me until that ever beautiful day when we can hold our babies.

Samantha Fijolek
in honor of Elijah George Fijolek
We have been blessed for the very short moment we got to share with our son.

Lori Taylor
in honor of Mari Taylor & all our babies
I had miscarriages in 2003 and 2004. I got pregnant again in 2005 and did not miscarry, but we found out at 19 weeks that our baby girl had a fatal neural tube defect called anencephaly. Letting her go was the hardest thing I have ever had to do. I have since birthed a healthy son, but unfortunately I have had two more miscarriages since he was born. I have walked every year since my first loss, and I will walk again this year to honor all my lost babies.

Jennie & Sam Garza
in honor of In Loving Memory of Frankie Gabrielle Garza
He was born on July 6,2007, at 38 weeks and he will never be forgotten by us and his big sister Bella. We miss him and pray for him everyday. He is our angel.

Robyn
in honor of Abby December 28, 2007
in honor of my baby girl

Maria & Raul Alcaraz
in honor of Alaina Marie Alcaraz
Our beautiful little girl went to be with the lord on February 12, 2008. I put her to sleep and she went to be with the Lord. Alaina passed away from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Oh how she is missed dearly. She will never be forgotten. Alaina we love you and we honor you with A Walk To Remember. I know we will be together one day but until that day I hold you close to my heart.

Koren Bell
in honor of Ryan Bell and 2 miscarriages
Ryan was born on 7/11/00. He was sooo tiny and his lungs were not developed enough. He died shortly after birth. Even though it has been 8 years since his birth a piece of my heart still aches for him. I am thankful to have held him and the hardest thing that I have ever had to do in my life was to say goodbye to my first born son.

Nicole Trevino
in honor of Aubree Grace
We will be walking for our daughter Aubree Grace who was born still @ 37 weeks on 09/16/08 due to the cord being wrapped around her abdomen 3 times. I was so ready for her and think about her all day long. Although it is so recent I cant imagine the pain going away. I wish she was here and hope she is always with me.

Baby Photographer
in honor of For Juan and all the other angels I have photographed.
I photograph newborns in the hospital. Most days, this is a wondrous amazing job. But every now and then, I get the great honor and yet awful tear jerking request to photograph a recently deceased baby. I just want to say that to every family that I may have come across or who has had pictures of their little angel taken, my heart goes out to you. I have cried for every single baby and family I have ever met. Sometimes, I only meet the baby, and maybe that's for the best. I never quite know what to say to a mother or father who just lost their child. But to the families, I'd like them to know I have never forgotten any of their little angels and they will always be in my heart. They have touched my life, and for that I am grateful. My deepest sympathies.

Linda Knowles
in honor of Mia Marie Rigali
My granddaughter was stillborn on July 2 2008, our hearts are breaking, but me know we have are own angel.

Beth Fults
in honor of Ryan Kendall Fults
i had my little boy on Dec.19th 1996 he was born with ancephaly. I think of himeveryday an wounder what he would be like today. My heart goes out to all these families

David and Christi Walls
in honor of Cydnea Joie Walls
October 23, 2007, our daughter, Cydnea Joie came and left this world 1 day before 20 weeks gestation. I am still having problems getting past it because she was such a blessing. We wanted and tried everything to have her. We had already lost her twin so all our hopes were on her. We miss our precious baby girl and we will never forget her. Hopefully, family that have passed on will take care of our little angel untill we can see her again.

karen steele
in honor of Christian
Christian was born still january 25 2009 with trisomy 18 we love and miss him so please remember us in prayer

Jason and Melissa Seiler
in honor of Ayden James Seiler
Ayden is our angel. He came into our lives too early and, like many angels, he left too soon. Born at only 23 weeks 5 days he had all odds stacked against him. Yet still he fought. Through the yeast infections, through NEC, and through kidney failure, he fought. In the end it was too much, for him and for his mother and father. It was too hard to see life take its toll on our little man day after day and to see him stand against it day after day just for us. After 29 days of life we said goodbye and let him go in peace. Now he is an angel for us and for everyone whose lives he touched in his short time here. Now his month will last lifetimes. 1/2/09 - 1/31/09

Sue Angelacos
in honor of The Sumpter Angels
I remember the excitement of '3'. The happiness and joy. The joyous jokes we shared 1?, 2?, 3? I remember when I heard the news. I was devastated, I cried and I prayed. Then I saw the strength and I was in awe. I was proud to know you. Now you celebrate your son's 1st birthday. I cannot express my happiness for you. The circle of life continues!

Jackie & Tony Monfre
in honor of Hayden Mary Monfre
On January 20, 2009 we went in for our 34 week appointment and they could no longer find our little girl's heartbeat. Hayden was born still January 21st, 2009 at 12:05pm - she was 4 lbs. 3 oz. and 18 in. long. She had pale skin with rosy cheeks and a head full of dark hair - she was absolutely beautiful. We found out later that we lost her due to a rare condition known as twin molar pregnancy. We love and miss her so much.

Pete & Jennifer Gadomski
in honor of Skylar Lynn Gadomski
Skylar was taken from us on February 11, 2008 was born still. I only had 3 months left in our pregnancy. Skylar's little heart was just not strong enough to give her life on this earth, life with her Family. Not a day goes by that I don't have tears for her. I would give anything in this world just to smell her sweet soft skin one last time..kiss her beautiful face one last time..hold her ever so tightly in my arms just one last time. She will always be in our hearts. I now just dream of that day when I will see my Sweet Beautiful Angel in the Sky and when that day may come...I will Never Ever let her go again. Mommy, Daddy, Shannon & Justin will Love you Forever & Ever.. Watch over us and please keep us safe Our Sweet Little Angel in the Sky.

Alberta and Raymond Seiler
in honor of Ayden James Seiler
On Jan. 2, 2009 our sweet grandson was born. Even though we only got to know him for a month he will never be forgotten. He is our sweet angel grandson in heaven and we will meet again.

Brian Mohr
in honor of Logan Matthew Faretta
Logan Matthew Faretta

Julia Brown
in honor of Marlee
On August 29, 2009 we lost our daughter Marlee, born at 25 weeks. We are so devastated. We love and miss her very much. We wished we had time to show her how much we love her. Marlee you will forever live in our hearts.

William and Elizabeth Quinn
in honor of Maddox Edward John Quinn
In loving memory of our baby boy, Maddox Edward John Quinn. He was born still on August 4, 2009. We were prepared for his passing from very early on in the pregnancy due to the complications of Downs Syndrome, Fetal Cystic Hygroma and heart defects. Yet, even knowing all of this from 10 weeks on, we hoped he would overcome all of the odds and be our little miracle. The miracle was not ours to have. On August 2, 2009 at 17 weeks, a hospital ultrasound confirmed his passing away from heart failure. We delivered him on August 4th. His funeral and burial were on August 8th. As prepared as we thought we were, his loss is still a complete and devastating shock to us. We remember our baby angel, Maddox Edward John Quinn. He is forever in our hearts.

Leah Neer
in honor of Baby Neer
My husband and I walk in honor of our miracle baby who was taken to heaven too soon on June 29th, 2007. Each day is a reminder of what would have been with he/she here with us. However, we take comfort in knowing our angel is amongst our loved ones and other babies lost too soon. We look forward to meeting him/her face to face one day and finally holding our child once and for all. May all the babies rest in peace and ride amongst the heavenly wings of heaven. God bless to all the families who have lost and struggled.

Ann Marie Redgate
in honor of John Dominic Redgate
March 12, 2001 We look forward to our Naperville Walk to Remember every year. It is a wonderful way to honor our beautiful baby boy. We miss him terribly.

Crystal Figueroa & Abrey Lockhart
in honor of Mason Luke Lockhart
On August 8,2009 our son Mason was born stillborn at 20 weeks. We miss him dearly and know that he is our forever angel. As we continue to grieve for our loss we will be walking in Mason's honor.

Kim & Dan Stafford
in honor of Daniel Jr. & Tyler Michael
I went into premature labor with both of my babies. Daniel Jr. was at 21 weeks and Tyler Michael was at 23 weeks. We know that our angels are here with us in the form of our 11 week old daughter Amaya. Thank you to the SHARE group for all you do and for all the support you give to all the parents out there who have lost their children. It's not easy for anyone no matter how old the child and it's so wonderful to have other parents to share your story with to try and overcome your loss. Thank you for all you do.

Rachel Lazzaro
in honor of William Lazzaro
William was born on 22nd July this year and passed peacefully away an hour later. He had Thanatophoric skeletal dysplasia. Without the support of SHARE and valued friends the grieving process would be so much harder. Thank you. William I love you and miss you every day.

Charity Faith Benegas
in honor of Abel Rodquiez Delano Harris
I am a twenty-one single woman. I was with a man for a year, and I found out I miscarried my child a week after we broke up, and I was a month and a half along. I have never wanted to be a mother or have children, but when I found this is out and it was my first pregnancy as a young mother I turned to "MOMMY MODE." It really disturbs me that I had a child that was a piece of me and the man I still love to this day. His father and I still talk after I informed him of the miscarriage, but I don't think it effected him as much as I because he is 47 and has 5 children. I just know and feel that this lose was for a better purpose. At this point I'm not sure what the better purpose may be, but I do know Abel has given me the motivation to make a better life for me, him and his future family. His DOB was 7-30-2009, and I don't believe that there was a resting date because he is still very much alive within my soul and heart! Love and Kisses Mommie & Daddy

Jennifer and Paul Hoffmann
in honor of in honor of Nathan James Hoffmann
We will walk this year, our first time, in honor of our precious gift from God, Nathan. Nathan was born into God's loving arms on March 24, 2009 at 39 weeks. Although we do not know why our son's heart stopped beating here on Earth just before he was to be born into our family, we do know that God promises in Jeremiah 29:11, "I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Our family finds daily strength to hold Nathan in our hearts, instead of our arms, by keeping our eyes fixed firmly upon the only one who can bring peace and healing to us, Jesus Christ. As we cry out to God in our pain and saddness, we also pray for all of you who share this incredible loss. We pray that God will comfort you, as He has us, with the knowledge that your precious child or children are safely "tucked" away in Heaven and that with Jesus Christ living in your heart, you can be with our Savior and your child again in Heaven. No one knows what the future holds- but be confident in this, we do know WHO holds the future! May God be near to you this day and always. We love you, Nathan and cannot wait to be with you again! You are in our hearts forever-Mommy, Daddy, Kayla and Stephen

Donna Western
in honor of Cheyenne, Riley, Aiden Sumpter
My three little grandchildren are missed everyday by me. I think of all the things we would have been doing if things turned out differently. I will always remember them and think about what could have been and how much fun they would have made our lives. I love and miss all three of you.

Anthony & Anna Benkowski
in honor of Hailey Savannah Benkowski
We walked in memory of our daughter Hailey Savannah. Her due date was August 25th, 2009, the day she was born still. We found out that she passed away August 24th at our regular weekly doctor's appt. She was active as always the night before. She passed away due to what looks to be a cord accident as it was 2-1/2 times tightly around her neck. She was our first heart beat, we have had 3 early miscarriages (blighted ovums) and thought it was our time for us to finally have our baby. We wish we had her for even 5 minutes, however, we know we will be together someday. She was 8 lbs, 7 oz & 21” long. She had beautiful brown hair. She is missed and loved every moment of every day and will be forever.