Angels of the National Angel Quilt

Lindsey Anne Steltonpohl

Lindsey was a funny, spunky and loving “girlie-girl”. She loved all things pink and purple. She loved to draw and paint. She loved to play punch-bug, hide and seek and loved peace signs. She had a wonderful imagination and a very loving heart. Lindsey was always a happy, healthy child. On 4-13-10, at the age of 5 years old, everything changed. After a few months of very mild symptoms and a discussion about our concerns during her 5-year-old check-up, a C/T scan was performed. We were told that Lindsey had a tumor in her brain-stem and it was inoperable. DIPG was her official diagnosis. We were told it was terminal and that despite our best efforts, she would not survive. As a family we were blessed to enjoy 16 months together after her diagnosis. We enjoyed many outings, trips and lots of cuddle time. Even as she began to lose all control of her body, she still blessed us with her sweet personality and several laughs daily. On 8-18-11, after a 68 day inpatient hospital stay, she passed away in her mother’s arms. She leaves behind a mother, father and her only brother whom she called “Bubba”; along with many other family members and friends to mourn her passing. Her smile, laugh and silly personality will always be missed. She will be remembered and loved until the day we are able to join her in our heavenly home.

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Logan Andrew Holmes

Logan Foster

Logan was a special young boy who loved his family and playing with his older sister Alyssa. He loved playing with toy monster trucks and playing games on his iPod Touch. He was a big fan of SpongeBob Squarepants and also loved the Disney Pixar movie “Cars”. His greatest joy and interest were fire engines. He was always playing with his frie trucks and he always looked forward to visiting the firefighters at Station 1, where he was given special treatment and made to feel like one of the guys.

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Logan Scott Cooper

Logan, what can I say about this sweet boy. We only spent less then 2 years with him but it was the best 20 months you could ask for. Logan was curious about life and he loved being read to .His favorite book was “peek- a- boo puppy”, we read it over and over,and his “moo” could convince any dairy farmer. He always had a “ hi” when ever the door bell or telephone rang. He enjoyed hearing his cat meow and he would always meow back at her. He loved wearing his Daddy’s ball cap backwards and trains were the greatest things (as you can see in his photo he has his train hat on.)

I remember him walking along the couch crawling up onto it and sitting down that was at about 9 months old. Not thinking anything about it at the time, as I look back, that is when it all started, it wasn’t until just after his first birthday that we really started to think something was wrong.
His cancer was Ependymoma, a fast growing cancer that winds around a child’s brain stem, there was no treatment for this rare cancer. Logan was in a study to find treatment for his cancer. Surgery was performed to remove as much of the tumor as possible. Chemotherapy was started around Christmas, by March the tumor had grown four times larger. Chemo was stopped….
Logan fought a hard battle for 7 months. He passed away at home in his sleep just like we had hoped.

I don’t feel his story should end there, because of this treatment study Logan was in, doctors now have a treatment for this cancer and children are surviving this once deadly cancer.
It’s been 25 years since Lagan passed away, sometimes it still seems like yesterday. Love mommy

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Mackinsey Constantine

As a child Mackinsey was always a leader. He would always organize his play time with his friends. He was the type of kid whole could talk to anybody any age about anything. He was very outgoing and considerate of others. Mackinsey always wanted to invent was of doing things better and would draw elaborate plans for them. As he got older his interest for skate boarding, muscle cars and motorcycles grew. He especially loved the classic Dodge Charger and Challenger. We would talk about how we would get an old Charger and make it like the General Lee from the Dukes of Hazard when he got old enough to get his permit.
A couple of months before Mackinsey’s 13th birthday he started complaining about feeling pressure in his upper right arm. I took him to his Pediatrician, however nothing was found. Then a month after his birthday his mother and I noticed a large muscle like bulge near his right shoulder and I called my Family doctor to look at it. After having ex-rays my doctor told us it looked like Osteosarcoma I had no idea what that was but now know everything about it. After a body scan it was also detected in his pelvis. The plan was to start chemo for 3 months to shrink the tumor and salvage the arm. Up until this point in time Mackinsey was the type of kid that never got sick. No broken bones from skateboarding. Nothing. Mackinsey handled the chemo really well and never looked sick or underweight. The day before the surgery for removing the tumor his mother and I found out that they would have to remove his arm because the chemo didn’t work on killing the tumor. I never saw so much courage from a child who was told he was going to lose his arm than my son. Even after the surgery he thanked his surgeon for taking all the pain from him.

He stay at All Children’s Hospital was only three days because he wanted to go home. Again showing us that losing an arm was not going to stop him from living. Since he was right handed he had to learn how to do everything with his left. That was in July 2010 and at the end of August he was ready to start eighth grade. He still had to endure several more month of chemo in between going to school and also had to receive radiation for his pelvis as well. In this time he touched even more people, teachers, classmates, as well as his dad. I still can’t believe the strength he had doing all he had to do. Even when he was in for chemo he would walk to the other kid’s rooms and talk to them or get them to go in the game room. Early June 2011 he passed eighth grade and received a reading award. Everything looked good. No traces of cancer anywhere and the radiation seemed to take care of his pelvis. However in July during a routine visit to check his blood his Oncologist noticed his breathing was not good and after an ex-ray he noticed that Mackinsey’s left lung was full of fluid. That seemed to be the beginning of the end for my son. A parent’s nightmare that you are told you child only has a few more months to live. Mackinsey started high school but a few days into the school year he had to go back to the hospital. After draining the fluid the first time it was back only worst. Mackinsey was 14 now and realized that he would not be here to get his permit or muscle car to drive in. Thanks to Make a Wish Foundation, we all went to Key West in September to celebrate Mackinsey’s life. Monday morning on October 24th 2011 at 9:41 AM, Mackinsey became an Angel with his family surrounding him to say good-bye.

We love you forever, Mackinsey. Dad (Bill), Mom (Jayme) Stepdad (Shawn; Nana and Poppy, Aunt Linda and Breenie; Uncle Billy and Aunt Stacey; Cousins Kaylee and Kevin and dear friends, Barbara and Martinette

Maddeson Tersinar

Maddeson was a vibrant, sweet, intelligent 6 year old, who loved school, playing softball, fishing with her Daddy, camping with her family and playing with her friends. In November 2008, Maddeson slipped and fell on the ice at school. Her bottom was sore for a few days but then she seemed fine. She slipped again at the end of December and she developed a lump. X-rays showed no broken tailbone, but when the lump and pain did not subside, an MRI and CT scans were performed. Maddeson was diagnosed with Pelvic Ewing's Sarcoma on February 2, 2009. Her primary tumor was in her hip, but the cancer had also metastasized to her lungs. Maddeson was to receive 14 rounds of chemotherapy, several radiation treatments and eventual surgery. However, by August 2009, the cancer had spread through Maddeson's abdomen at an alarming rate and large tumors had grown in her abdomen. Maddeson’s wish was to go to Africa on a safari, but due to her condition, her wish could not come true. Instead, on August 19, 2009, through the amazing effort of the hospital staff, the Make A Wish Foundation and Sea World Orlando, Maddeson experienced her very own, personal Shamu show via Skype. Maddeson fought heroically and never gave up but the cancer was too much for her little body. At the young age of 7, Maddeson earned her Angel wings, on August 21, 2009. In February 2010, Maddeson was named the Most Inspirational Wish Child of 2009 in Iowa by the Make A Wish Foundation. She is deeply missed by her parents and sisters, Kendall (age 2) and Josie (age 13).

You can read about Maddeson's journey of bravery and courage at: http://www.carepages.com/carepages/MaddesonsFight
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Maddie Harrill

Madeline Renee Harrill was born on April 11, 2003. From her earliest moments she exhibited a love for life. She was so perfectly blessed with traits that would serve her well throughout her short life. She was fearless. Maddie was initially diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma in early October 2007 after growing severely ill over a previous weekend. A CT scan and subsequent surgery revealed the presence of a softball size mass attached to her bladder. Her treatment protocol included 40 rounds of chemotherapy and over 2 dozen rounds of radiation. Maddie seemed to be the lucky one because her journey was not littered with unscheduled hospital visits due to excessively low blood counts and infections. Her chemotherapy treatments typically occurred on Mondays and that was the only thing that would keep her from school and her friends. Her teachers were always startled by her activity on the playground and feared she would get hurt. She celebrated Christmas like most children and was thrilled to receive a new kitchen set in which she could prepare meals for all her dolls, friends, and family. The new year began with 6 weeks in Nashville as she underwent radiation treatment at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. After returning home in February, she resumed her busy social calendar. She seemed to struggle to squeeze in treatments as she attended school, church, birthday parties, sleep-overs, spring recitals, vacation bible school, and play dates. Sadly, Maddie would relapse just days later and pass away within a couple of weeks. Maddie’s strength and undying spirit represented a source of strength for the people who were supposed to be supporting her. Friends, family, and even strangers converged on the family as they dealt with Maddie’s illness and passing. These friendships were forever galvanized and lives were changed for the better because of Maddie and the impact her short but meaningful life had on so many. So much of her legacy is represented by these fortified friendships and changed lives.

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Makenna Ward

Makenna was a member and ray of sunshine at the Houlton Wesleyan Church and the Military Street Baptist Church. She loved playing with her brother and sister and of course her dogs, and doing any kind of performing for family and friends. She enjoyed all sorts of sports especially riding her favorite horse Cowboy, she could swim like a fish and would play on the swings all day. Makenna had a love of nature and knew all beautiful things came from God. Always smiling and loads of love for everyone she loved being with her grandparents and playing with her best friend Griffin and other cousins.

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Mason Kosmoski 7/19/99 to 5/20/2014 diagnosed with ATRT in bladder/ smarcb1deletion(4th in the world). Some people dream of meeting their hero , but I raised mine! Mason had benign brain tumor in 2010, mouth tumor 2013 1 week after surgery diagnosed with ATRT tumor in his bladder! Mason age 14 at diagnosed took on cancer like a champ! He beat so many odds , Dr's sd he just writes his own story! He made the best of it you would never know how sick he was! I have never met anyone so strong and so positive! The picture I am submitting was takes this spring right after we were informed that ATRT returned and was taking over his body:( Most kids would have wanted to just go home and cry but not Mason he wanted to party ! He asked his 3 Team Impact baseball teammates to be his dates to the hospital prom! Mason dressed silly, wheel chai danced, drank smoothies , ran wheel chair into pretty ladies etc. May I add he lived life to fullest till his last breath!! Room packed with school friends and family ! He threw baseball , shot basketball hoops, played play station, busted on Mom , drank slushies , laughed and joked till his final breath! His lungs both collapsed he had 3 o2 sources he began to suffocate so I made heart braking call to have him highly sedated ! We turned out lights everyone was quiet his last words were " now this is boring " as the room laughed he went to sleep and earned his pure white baseball uniform and golden wings! May I add he donated his tumor that grew in his arm while he was in school so he could save other children!

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McKaila J. Steffes

McKaila was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis (NF) at the age of 2. She was blessed with otherwise excellent heath and a strong mind.

McKaila developed a tumor on her lung and we discovered it right after her 9th birthday. Cancer never entered our minds, even with her NF. It just wasn’t possible! But when the doctors told us not only was the tumor malignant, it was rare and not yet curable, that was the moment our whole world fell out from under us.

As we all tried to find a cure for McKaila, she kept on living. Most of the time she was good, but sometimes the chemo wiped her out. However, she looked forward to losing her hair. When people made the mistake of telling her they would shave their heads too, she would often reply, “That’s okay, you wouldn’t look good bald.” McKaila had a very good sense of humor, so it was hard to tell if she was kidding or not.

McKaila didn’t really make it look like she was battling cancer - she was just living with it. She had many great experiences and met many interesting people while she had cancer. She was blessed in many ways and she knew it in her heart. She knew of our love for her and she took it with her. We have many reminders of her to keep her memory alive and do good for others - just as we believe she would have done any way - if she were still here.

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McKinze Clayton

McKinze was my blue eyed wild country girl, very out going always on the go. Fear was never an option for her. She could conquer the world and she did. One of McKinze’s favorite sayings was “Suck it up Buttercup” and Rock Me Momma. When McKinze heard Wagon Wheel it became her favorite song. She would always say rock me momma and I wold always rock her to sleep. McKinze’s favorite singer was Johnny Cash. Her hobbies were fishing, hunting, frog gigging, 4 wheeling an dpopping the bullwhip. McKinze hated to stay inside. So when she got sick it was very hard on her. She spent her birthdays and holidays in the hopital. McKinze was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in February 2013. She needed a bone marrow transplant. She required a lot of blood and platelets. Our community rallied around her and donated. McKinze had hundreds of people donate blood. She had thousands of people swab for BetheMatch.org. She saved a lot of lives. McKinze never made it to get her bone marrow transplant. On July 4th, 2013, McKinze was sent home to spend the rest of her time with her family. Her last six days she did every thing her heart desired. McKinze had of 700 people join her in her celebration of life. Her little life is still saving others who need bone marrow transplants. Life without McKinze isn’t life. I struggle everyday knowing I will never hear her say Mommy, I love you. I will never hug or kiss her again. The only time I get to hear her is in my dreams. To see and follow her journey please visit. www.facebook.com/mckinzescrusade

Melissa Herrera

Melissa Herrera was born on September 4, 1999. She had just turned 15 years old. Melissa was the type of person you should go to whenever you need to smile or just need someone to listen to you. She was one who speaks life into other people when they are feeling down. Teenage girls at her school would talk to her ask for advice, with the most brightly filled smile she’d say, “Keep your head up princess… Your crown is falling”. Melissa had one sister named Maricel who is 3 years older than her. Melissa adored her older sister and they became the best of friends. Melissa also had a special mentor. Her name is Vanessa Serrano. Melissa loved to spend time hanging out with the youth just laughing and singing. Melissa attended 7th Street Church in Long Beach California. Melissa was an active member in the youth group and spoke to her friends at school whenever she could about Jesus. She loved to invite her school friends to church as often as she could, Melissa also had a heart for her community. She loved to be involved with many ministries. Anything that had to do with music and singing, Melissa was always front and center. She loved worship songs. Her favorite song was “Oceans” by Hillsong United. When Melissa was born she was diagnosed with Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome (SDS), which was a genetic disorder effecting the white blood cells in her body. On June 15, 2014 Melissa was diagnosed with AML Leukemia at Millers Children Hospital in Long Beach California under the direct supervision of Dr. Etan Orgel. She remained in the hospital until August 28, 2014 with a treatment plan that would take us to Seattle Children’s Hospital in Washington for a bone marrow transplant. The harsh chemotherapy began October 2, 2014. Melissa was still smiling and strong. In spite the pain, the high fevers, and all that came with the chemo, she continued to smile and laugh. She had been asked, “Melissa how do you stay so strong?” her reply was, “I never let any negativity in the door.” And she never did! On November 1, 2014 Melissa caught a bacterial infection that would soon take over her body and put her into septic shock. Her organs began to weaken one by one and on November 10th 2014 her heart finally gave out. Melissa’s story can be found on Facebook: SWAB 4 Melissa. This page was created in hopes of documenting her life and sharing the transformation of this wonderful young lady. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever believe Melissa could die. We believe in the power of prayer. Melissa learned at such a young age to trust God even when we do not understand. I am so proud of this young lady! She is my inspiration. We miss her very much and are so proud of her. We love you Melissa Herrera
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Michael Carter

If we had to describe Michael, “Mookie” as he was known to his family, in one word, that word would loving. A little boy that loved baseball, football, soccer, fishing, his family and friends, but most of all, loved life itself. Michael was the type of child that always wanted to lend a hand to help someone no matter what it was they needed help with. He was never afraid of physical work or going that extra mile for anyone. Michael seemed to have this trait instilled in him from a very young age. There was some selfishness when it came to his older brother Erik, but then again, isn’t that something that brothers do? They never seemed to see eye to eye, but they always were there for each other no matter what. It makes me smile and laugh out loud at times thinking of the little battles that they used to get into about such little things. Michael would rather shovel a neighbor’s driveway, or do his newspaper route rather than go sleigh riding with his friends.

He left an impression on everyone that he met. Although he may not have known that, we do, and we find comfort in knowing that we raised Michael to have the qualities that he had.

During treatment, he always had a smile, a joke and a hug for his doctors and nurses. One nurse in particular he had wrapped around his finger. She used to have to bribe him, or so she thought, with a bag of Skittles. Skittles were one of his favorites, and he knew that she knew that and used it to its fullest…another smile moment.

We love and miss you with all of our hearts. You are with us all every day in the sights and sounds around us and even in the silence. We feel you in our hearts. Keep smiling on us from above Mookie.

With all of our love –
The Baumgaertel (Mom) and Carter (Dad) Families

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Michael Dee Thorpe, Jr. -- Mikey was born on August 23, 2003. He weighed in at 6 lbs. 3 oz. and was 19 inches long. As a baby, he was always happy and developed a spirit and personality all his own.
As months grew into years, he continued to show how he was unlike any other kids. Throughout the toddler years, he developed a sense of “OCD” where he would sort and line his toys up so they were perfectly placed. If one fell out of place he would start all over. This continued over the years, especially with hot wheels.

Along with his love for cars, he developed a love for Legos. Between the two, he would be in his own world for hours. When it came to school, he was always interested and eager to learn and showed some amazing handwriting and artistic skills.

Then in 2009, something wasn’t right, he became ill and started slowing down. Starting with basic childhood illnesses, antibiotics didn’t help and blood was drawn. On May 16, 2009, Mikey was diagnosed wild ALL (acute lymphoblastic leukemia). Treatment started right away. Mikey responded quickly and entered remission within one month, but continued treatment for three years. During this time, it never did get him down or slow him down. During the year of 2012, a wish was granted that would take him and a few family members on a trip to San Diego where he visited the zoo, Sea World and Lego Land. His family celebrated the completion of chemo therapy when he came home.

A couple of months later, Mikey started experiencing pain once again. This time, his disease was more resilient against chemo and a bone marrow transplant was suggested. Days turned to weeks in preparation for this and Mikey was ready for bone marrow transplant on April 2, 2013. Still remaining brave and strong, he counted down 100 days till he could leave the hospital. From the hospital, Mikey visited the local Ronald McDonald House then finally returned home in Evanston. In August 2013, he received another bone marrow transplant. For the best quality of life, doctors and Mikey should stay home and enjoy the remaining days with his family.

He was given the name “Lego.” Then we saw his “country” side, from learning to hunt to being a cowboy in a rodeo. Ten years was short, but he lived and loved a lot, both family and friends, young and old. The last few months required some trips back to the hospital for transfusions. During one of these trips, Mikey qualified for an experimental drug with a 50/50 chance of curing him. We thought, sure why not? Unfortunately, side effects and complications came from this treatment, which was stopped and the inevitable was in the future once again.

Mikey started slowing down, but he wasn’t done. He would see some friends one more time and bring a date to the high school winter ball dance. Then, sadly, on January 29, 2014, he was given a routine transfusion, but everything took a turn for the worse. Mikey was done fighting here on earth and was ready to begin his journey in heaven. During his life, he touched the hearts of many and will never be forgotten.

We love you and miss you.

Michael Lawrence Weinstein

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Michael completed our family on May 9, 2005. He proved to be a daredevil from day one, whether it was jumping off couches and chairs to putting Legos up his nose. You could always find him right by his big brother Joeys side getting into some sort of trouble. They were not just brothers, they were best friends. Michael had the most infectious laugh and always had a smile on his face.

In March of 2010 we started to notice he was getting tired after doing the littlest things and had bruises on his body. Our pediatrician sent him for a blood test, and on April 8th our world was changed forever. Our Munchkin was diagnoses with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Michael approached his fight with cancer the same way he did everything else in life, with a smile and his brother by his side. On February 25, 2011 at the age of 5½, after nine months of living in hospitals, chemo and a stem cell transplant, our dear Munchkin left this world the same way he entered, peacefully in Mommy and Daddy’s arms. We are left with a huge hole in our hearts since he has been gone. Mommy, Daddy and Joey love you with all our hearts, Munchkin.

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Montana Sue Pickens was born in Baton Rouge, LA on August 21, 1994: She entered this world kicking and screaming, actions that foretold the essence of the legacy she would all-to -soon leave upon this earth. She was a force and voice for the few things in this world that are really guileless in and of themselves.
In her 18 years of earthbound life, she showed uncanny maturity of insight relative to the suffering by all of God’s creation. She was as tenderhearted toward animals as she was children, and her accompanying qualities of character; i.e., love, purity, kindness, generosity, compassion and selflessness endeared her to everyone, especially her four siblings, grandparents, nephews and niece. Her doctors and nurses were receivers of those gifts from her as well. And we, (her mom and dad), never had pause to question her love and respect for us. Montana was unusually special.

Montana was an unashamed and highly spirited fan of the University of Oklahoma sports programs, especially OU football and their head coach Bob Stoops. Countless times during Montana’s chemo and surgery treatments at OU Children’s Hospital, Coach Stoops visited the 10th floor cancer patients in their rooms and provided them with encouragement along with some OU Sooner football memorabilia. To say that Montana and “Coach” hit it off would be like saying hot homemade rolls taste good with a little butter! Indeed, they were close friends until the end.

On April 30, 2013, at 7:15 pm, Montana bade a sweet goodbye to this world and entered the world beyond to be with King Jesus. We celebrated with her as she took her last breath. She had no need to fight another minute. Her appointed time had come and willingly and happily Montana crossed into the portal of Paradise and heard the King’s words “Well done”!

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Mya conquered Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Secondary AML, three relapses and three stem cell transplants from three separate donors prior to earning her wings on April 10, 2013 after a 5 ½ year battle.

Mya was a 5th grade student at the Township of Ocean Intermediate School. Within her ten years, Mya was able to impact hundreds, if not thousands of others, with her positive approach to living life and her strong and willful intent to always help others. Some of her legacy efforts include performing as a St Jude Spokesperson at their Thanks and Giving Campaign Editor’s Conference in New York, NY; St Jude Spokesperson at TUMI General Managers Conference in Long Branch, NJ; Modeling for Back to School edition of the Money Saver Magazine; Featured Hero of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Pennies for Patients Spokesperson; and Team Lead for Relay For Life. Mya performed as a guest Chef at Nicholas in Middletown NJ; Ragin Cajun in Belmar, NJ; Tommy’s Coal Fire Grill in Oakhurst, NJ and was a St Jude Executive Chef Assistant at Thanks and Giving Campaign Editor’s Conference in New York, NY

Mya is a Published Author: “The Day I Got My NG Tube,” by Mya Terry which is available on Amazon. Mya enjoyed being part of the Girl Scout Troup 100, Swimming, Playing Soccer, all things technical like her Iphone, Ipad and Movie Creating, Crafting, Cooking, Gardening and Riding Her Bike. Mya received the Kohl’s Cares Awards: Store Winner and Regional Winner in 2012. Her Philanthropic activities include: Mya’s Mommy Bags, Bone Marrow Swabbing Drives; annual Blood Donation Drives and the Mya Sent Me - Pay It Forward/Random Act of Kindness Movement. Mya aspired to attend Culinary School and Open a Restaurant, to become an Oncology Nurse and a Veterinary Volunteer. She is our inspiration for the lyrics “Hall of Fame.” We miss her more than words will ever convey…..Until I hold you in my arms again, my beautiful Cho Cho…. Mya’s (and Jessie’s) Words to live by - Never Ever Give Up - N.E.G.U.!!!

Nathan-McInnis

Nathan was born a healthy and happy baby on April 16, 2007 in Houston, Texas to his two loving parents Jason McInnis and Cindy Macha. Nathan was truly a miracle from the start!

From day one Nathan has stolen the hearts of all who love him – with his infectious smile, sparkling eyes and bright spirit, Nathan is a joy and a blessing to everyone that knows him.
Nathan has a big love for his family – he loves to surround himself with his mom and dad, grandparents, his sister, aunts, uncles, and his many cousins! He loves to play with friends, build and play with trains, legos, and he recently started playing tee-ball!

Nathan is smart, kind, and can always make you laugh!
His heart is golden - we ask you to pray for him, as he would do the same for you.

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Our sweet Nicholas Ashton George (NICKYBEAR), born September 22, 2009 he was perfect in every way. At 8 months old, May 22, 2010 a tilt head, a panicked Momma's inner voice took us to ER, confirmed brain tumor in his posterior fossa. A GTR complete the entire tumor was removed, anaplastic ependymoma. We went to St Jude where he did 4 months of chemo leaving him almost deaf, followed by radiation. Sadly, mistakes were made with his planning and suppressed from us. 6 months of oral chemo followed. He was my best friend even though he could barely talk at age 4 1/2. Due to the mistakes that U of F Proton along with St Jude Children's Research Hospital collaborated his planning, our sweet baby boy was over radiated. Over a 2 year period we watched the scans show damage, to us he was just the sweetest face little boy with special needs. Our Angel slowly was losing his daily abilities we knew in our heart we were losing him, it was confirmed in February, he graduated to Heaven in my arms with Daddy next to me our March 9, 2014. His smile, kisses, bear hugs are so greatly missed. Our world is so quiet without him. His older brother lost his gaming buddy, our new twins barely got to know their big brother. Our Brave boy - 13 surgeries - 70 times sedated - the endless pokes. For me, my world seems flat,dimmer without waking up to him. We miss dancing with you, chasing bubbles, the moon, whales, cars .... You’re in our hearts forever - with all the love we have Momma, Dada, Christian, Isabella and Joseph.
His journey: http://www.NickyBear.com

Nicholas-DeFelice

Nine year old Nicholas DeFelice “Super Nick Power”, a brave and courageous young boy, lost his 6 year battle to Neuroblastoma, a childhood cancer on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at his home. He was the beloved son of Denise M. (Warner) and Brian V. DeFelice.

Nicholas was born on March 27, 2003 in Melrose and moved to Dracut a short while ago with his parents. Nicholas was a happy and fun loving boy. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. His smile would light up a room and his blue eyes were beautiful. His love for ice hockey was beyond exciting as he played for the Greater Lowell Hawks Hockey Team Mite 2. He also enjoyed hanging out with his friends, fishing, playing street hockey, knee hockey , rollerblading and riding his bike and scooter.

And we can’t forget how much he loved his Ipod. Nicholas was also adopted to the UMASS Lowell River Hawks Hockey Team through Team Impact. He enjoyed so much hanging out and skating with them on the ice. He called them all his brothers. Nicholas would tell you all you need to know about hockey as he loved the Boston Bruins, Tyler Seguin being his idol.

He was also a BIG Red Sox fan and played baseball for the Town of Dracut. He played for the Tigers. Nicholas has touched and inspired so many people around him and around the world. He was an inspiration and HERO to many who knew him.

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Nicholas Jay Kovaleski- adopted the motto “Live with Purpose” at about the age of twelve. He was purposeful and fearless. He always had a goal he was striving for. Football, tennis and swimming were the sports he played and he always challenged himself to achieve more. In school, Nicholas liked the challenge as well, taking advanced math and Latin as an 8th grader. Nicholas was a boy scout and an altar server within our church. Family (including his dad, mom, older and younger brothers and a younger sister), many friends and his community each played an important role in Nicholas’ life.

Nicholas was diagnosed with Leukemia (T-cell ALL) on September 1, 2010. Rare and unusual were the effects that plagued Nicholas throughout his phases of treatment. In March of 2011Nicholas received a bone marrow transplant from his oldest brother, Thomas as his perfectly matched donor.

About a month later Nicholas began having symptoms of Graft vs Host disease. The GVHD first attacked 95% of his skin with 3rd degree blisters and then invaded his lungs. His battle ended on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Our fearless Nicholas doesn't have to fight anymore and for that we are so thankful. We are heartbroken that his life on earth has come to an end. Nicholas has touched the lives of so many, he will stay in our hearts forever, truly loved until the day we are able to all be together again in heaven. In his life, he taught us so much and in his death he continues to impact our lives.

“He has fought the good fight, he has finished the race; He has kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7

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Nicholas J. Pantalone: May 19, 1993 – March 24, 2013.
That line, which separates his birth from his death, cannot do justice to the vibrant 19 years of life between those two events.

It can’t tell you that Nick, the youngest of five in his family, was the only child to become an actor and a musician, not an athlete. It doesn’t say that he played the bassoon in Wind Ensemble, or sang in the Chamber Singers, or wrote his own play with his dad that was performed at his high school during his senior year. It won’t reveal the countless hours he spent competing with the Technology Student Association, running Spanish Club, or serving on Student Council. It can’t show you that his love in life was theme parks – that he adored Disney and Hersheypark, the latter of which he worked at for many years – and it won’t tell you that he dreamed of running his own park one day. It doesn’t say that he graduated high school as valedictorian and was voted Homecoming King – and it will not tell you that he did all of these things while battling Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumors, Stage IV. It can’t reveal all the hospital stays, chemo treatments, surgeries, and weeks of missed school – and it won’t say how he handled them all with extraordinary grace. That line, being cold and removed, refuses to say that, when faced with death, he told the doctor, “I’ve lived 19 years of a quality life. Each day I have lived, it has been a day well spent. So don’t worry about my quality of life.” But most importantly, that line can never tell you how FANTASMICALLY loved he was by his family and friends, and how empty our own lines seem now that he’s gone.

Read about Nick’s journey in his own words: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/nicholaspantalone His legacy lives on: www.facebook.com/keepmovingforwardnjp
NICHOLAS

Nikki-Lynn-Deniker

Nikki..... A cute curly brown haired petite little girl who was only 1oz when born. First born and first girl grandchild. Innocent and shy. Loved being out side on her swing set, swimming or playing in the snow. Also doing art projects. She was so happy to get a baby sister but then one month later was diagnosed with cancer and spent a lot of time in Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh. Her first stay was 101 days straight to get her into remission. Then after only 2 weeks home she went back in to get a Bone Marrow Transplant with her 5 month old sister beginning her perfect match donor. This treatment was a success and she was on her way back to being a typical first grader. The next 22months were wonderful as this family of 4 got to restart its life. But just 10 days before she got her Make-A-Wish to Disney her cancer was back.... and she never made it back out of the hospital or got her Wish. She received her second Bone Marrow Transplant from an unrelated umbilical cord donor. She again beat cancer but the treatments destroyed her lungs. She couldn't fight anymore and gained her wings. We love and miss Nikki always and forever. She leaves behind her little sister ASHLEY and her proud mommy and daddy. Also many friends, family and supporters.

Thinking of Nikki Foundation started because of her and all the beautiful families we met on her journey. www.thinkingofnikki.com Facebook: Thinking of Nikki Foundation Carepages.com: NikkiDeniker

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