John was 15 yrs old when we got the call that his life was taken in a tragic event on May 29th 2022. And 7 months later my Son Jessie passed away from a tragic Car accident on 01/08/2023. Its heart breaking and the worst words a Mother can hear. I will never be the same. They both had such big hearts and so much talent.
John was born on 10/13/2006. Always had a bright light & a twinkle in his eyes. Ever since he was born he was always smiling and kind. He was special, always knew how to make you smile. He played the violin and football with a passion. And loved to cook. He had friends from all ages even his friends parents loved him. He brought communities together. He dreamed of playing for the NFL.
Jessie was born on 02/22/2002. He was such a good kid. Very bright, loved music played the piano, violoncello, football. But had such a passion for Rugby. He played college Rugby at Queens University of Charlotte. Got his Bachelors in Nursing. Wanted to be a Travel Nurse. When we lost his Brother John. Jessie asked me to cremate him and spread his ashes at beaches around the world. Till this day I continue to fulfill his last wishes.
I made a promise to always honor them both. And to live life for them. As every breath I take is for there beautiful souls. They are missed every single day. Until I can be reunited with them.
Thank you for letting us share our story and for supporting our family.
HELP US FLOAT HOPE!
KinderMourn provides hope for bereaved parents, grieving children, and teens by offering support and counseling programs, creating awareness of bereavement issues, and empowering the community to effectively assist those who have suffered an unthinkable loss.
By adopting ducks, KinderMourn will continue to support bereaved families in their grief and in the many ways their lives are forever changed by loss. Thank you for impacting the lives of so many.
What Your Ducks Can Do:
A Six Quack (6) - $30
Provides a week's worth of snacks and drinks, offered to all children and teens who visit the KinderMourn home for counseling
The Lucky Dozen (13) - $65
Provides one counseling session for a newly bereaved parent grieving the loss of a child at any age or from any cause
The Whole Raft (20) - $100
Provides one counseling group session with professional KinderMourn counselors for teens grieving the loss of a loved one
Super Flock (50) - $250
Provides counseling with KinderMourn clinical staff to school communities, employers, churches, etc., after a tragic or unexpected death
Mega Flock (100) - $500
Helps fund five Helping the Hurt counselors’ hours to support students in local area schools, ensuring that no child has to grieve alone.
Thank you for adopting ducks and floating HOPE for KinderMourn also John & Jessie!
Melissa Carrillo