Six years ago it must have seemed impossible that you would survive to this point, but his memory is still blessing your lives today, C. ❤️

I hope hearing his laugh and seeing his smile, remembering the joy in those moments stays with you forever.

I’ve been thinking of you today, C. Love this sweet photo. Hugs. ❤️

So very sorry, Caroline and definitely in admiration of the tools that you use to maintain and move forward.

A neighbor who lost a grown son suddenly about 6 years ago shared a picture today of all her 3 boys when the family was intact. A great suffering.

Sending hope for peace.

Hugs.

Sending you thoughts of comfort.

Caroline, I didn't know why but earlier today I thought of you and Garett. Now I guess I know why?

May you feel comfort remembering him, and knowing he is not forgotten.

Gosh, I can't believe it has been six years. I thought about him today when I saw your Mothers' Day apostrophe thread. Hugs to you.

My thoughts are with you.

Thinking of you.

Peace is a difficult thing to achieve with the loss of a child. I hope the passage time has helped ease your pain on your path to finding it.

A dear bff lost her only daughter two years ago now, it feels like 100 to her. Such a tough tough cross to bear. Prayers.

What a handsome young man, C, and I can’t imagine how much you miss him. I don’t think I have seen his photo before so thank you for posting. A very good friend lost her DD to cancer a couple of years ago and I was thinking of her yesterday. May you find comfort with the good memories and feel wrapped in love.

Thinking of you, Caroline. Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos. I can’t fathom what you and your family have endured. Garett lives on in all of you.

Thinking about you and your family. may your memories and love carry you through the pain. xo

I just read these words from Martin Short. ” We must figure a way to survive through grief without denying it or without in any way undermining its importance.” 🙏

Those are beautiful photos. I am at a loss for words, as I think we all are, but I’m thinking of you and honoring the love you have for your son.

Always in your heart and in your memories. Thank you for sharing. 💙

I think of Garett often and remember his love of the ocean. How can it be six years? The loved ones we’ve lost live on in our hearts.

I think of Garett more often than you might imagine. He is still a part a this world, not physically of course, but as you say, in every rainbow and every meteor. He was such a handsome young man and his death seemed then, and now, so unfair. Much love to you all.....

My heart is filled to overflowing with the thoughtfulness of each of your comments. When I see a young man on the street with a large frame and a beard I always have to look twice. My heart beats a bit faster and then my throat closes as I walk on.

When I see a big motorcycle I think of how much he loved his and how he bought it in Alaska where he was working at the time and rode it to California and shipped it to Hawaii his final trip.

Every time the Life Flight helicopter flies over our area my eyes seek it out and I remember …

The community here holds each other up in a way that is so special. Thank you. c

Beautiful photos...sending you hugs!

Thank you for sharing these special photos. I am thinking of you and your family.

Thoughts are with you, Trail. I cannot imagine going through what you have.

I came across a new-to-me word this morning: brutiful. And I think it describes motherhood perfectly--brutal and beautiful.

Thank you for sharing the beautiful photos of your children. I actually think of you & Garett & pray for all of you. You are showing us the way.....Hugs to you, C....

Thank you for sharing the photos with us ,C.

Six years is hard to wrap my head around. Garrett will always be remembered.🩷

I have a deeper appreaciation and knowlege of reefs, thanks to Garrett. The stillness and peace they hold make me think of you. I read somewhere that grief isn't sadness, but rather an abundance of love with no place to go. That makes sense to me.

Mother's Day has been difficult for me the past few years due to the loss of my mom - I can't imagine how difficult it must be for you after losing a child. While my mom's passing was unexpected, losing a child is against the natural order of how things should go. My heart aches for you - thank you for sharing your wonderful photos. Hugs to you and your family.

Thank you for sharing these special photos. Continued peace and love to you and your family.

Despite your pain you been able to convey Garett’s beautiful nature now and then. Take comfort that there are many caring people surrounding you.

I can’t imagine your pain, C. All I can say is I wish you peace and comfort.

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Garrett looks and sounds like a wonderful person. Your loss is unspeakably awful. May happy memories of him keep him in your heart and bring you comfort and strength.

I‘m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your beautiful photos.

I feel the pain you are feeling and share in your sorrow. My son was 27 years old when he was diagosed with stage 4 colon cancer. He had been skiing down double black diamond mountains 2 weeks before that diagnosis. And 3 months after that diagnosis he died despite chemo and surgery.

Like you, there is not a day that goes by when I don’t think about him, hear his voice, recall his can do attitude and wonder what he would have accomplished. For me it was 21 years ago last month that my boy was called to heaven.

Still Trailing, I am so sorry that your son is no longer physically in your life but glad that you have so many wonderful memories of your precious boy. Wishing you the best as you move forward in your life.

@badgergal I thought of you and your son as I posted. I remember your previous posts. Thank you for your kind words.

Your son sounds wonderful and vibrant. i am so sorry he had such a terrible disease cut his life short.

May your memories always keep him alive in your heart. c

Thank you, C, for trusting us with the memories of your son. The strength that has held your family togerher is an inspiration to all. While sharing your struggles and also the sweet memories with us, we’ve all held you and, also badgergirl, in our hearts.

C. I can’t imagine all the pain you have gone through these past 6 years. i remember your heartbreaking posts from six years ago and my heart breaks for you. i think of you often.

Thank you everyone for the remembrances shared. We were at our grandson’s Jr Varsity soccer tonight. When G lived in San Diego he played Aussie Rule Rugby. A tough sport. He also loved Mauy Thai and one year rode a motorcycle he rented in Thailand and rode around the country to different villages and participated in classes . He did a ” live a board” as well for diving . And bathed with elephants.

He lived large. ❤️