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Welcome To the Memory Wall
In 2021, an estimated 107, 622 people died of a drug overdose. Each person who lost their life to this disease was someone's child, parent or loved one. With their loss, we are left with pictures and precious memories of the beautiful people we knew and loved. This section is dedicated to those memories.
Memory Wall
Parker Alan Gill 04/20/1998 - Aug./29/2020
Taylor Nicole Thompson 08/26/ 1996 - 07/13/2019
Parker Alan Gill 04/20/1998 - Aug./29/2020
Since it’s graduation season, we are sharing Parker’s graduation photos. Robinson High School Class of 2016. He finished his first residential treatment program the beginning of his Senior Year. He was so proud to graduate.
Parker Alan Gill
4/20/1998- 8/29/2018
You are Loved. You are Free. You are home.
Hagen Elijah Jones 10/16/1996 - 3/19/2019
Taylor Nicole Thompson 08/26/ 1996 - 07/13/2019
Parker Alan Gill 04/20/1998 - Aug./29/2020
I asked Hagen’s mom Staci for a memory and like most of us mom’s, whether we’ve lost a child or not, she had trouble coming up with just one.
I love the one that she chose to share:
“Choosing one memory to share was difficult but I kept being led back to Hagen’s first trip home after joining the Navy. We kept it a surprise from his little brother, Weston, which wasn’t easy. He, like the rest of us, was so proud of his brother, but missed him immensely. There was 6 years between them, but they were the best of friends.”
She recalls, when she asked him to get something out of the trunk that day, finding Hagen there was the last thing he expected. Moments like that with her boys are ones she misses the most. “I used to think nothing could top that sweet reunion, but I bet our next one does!”
Thank you Staci for sharing that sweet memory with us. Our hearts go out to you and Weston.
Hagen you are so missed and we thank you for your service to our country!!
Taylor Nicole Thompson 08/26/ 1996 - 07/13/2019
Taylor Nicole Thompson 08/26/ 1996 - 07/13/2019
Taylor Nicole Thompson 08/26/ 1996 - 07/13/2019
Taylor was born on August 26, 1996 and was the light of her family's life. Living up to her initials, “TNT”, her mom describes her as “a firecracker who lived life fully with a big dose of energy, zest and personality”. Hints of that firecracker personality can be seen in the photos here.
Taylor’s mom shared with me a time when she and Taylor visited her grandmother’s church. When the request for a “special song” was made, Taylor got up and walked up to the stage. Taylor at 8 years old had written a song about Jesus and with no hesitation or permission, went up in front of everyone and sang the song with gusto.
Despite going through many hardships, she loved fully and helped many who were struggling, often putting them first above her own recovery. Her disease took her from us, a year ago today on July 13, 2019. The world has been less colorful and less full of life & love since then.
Taylor's Mom says, “For those suffering from the disease & for their loved ones, please reach out and get help. You don't have to walk this path alone & the world doesn't have to lose another precious person way too soon.”