Stories: Forever in our Hearts

Stephanie Mejias, an elementary education and psychology major at The College of New Jersey, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in her sleep on July 27, 2009. With no signs of fatigue or symptoms of any illness, Stephanie was unexpectedly taken away from the ones she loved. She was 19 and would have been a junior this year. Her death quickly ended an opportunity for a dedicated student to help the ones she really cared for: her family, friends and the students she hoped to teach one day. Sh... see more

On December 8th, 2000 our lives forever changed with the sudden loss of our second surviving son "Tony" Tony was found in the early hours of the morning in his bed unresponsive. He was quickly rushed to a nearby hosptial where CPR was performed but Docters were unable to revive him..It had been much too late. Prior to Tony's passing we were never aware of the silent killer "SADS" that have take so many young lives..So unfortunately and so sad... ... see more

I suddenly lost the most loving husband ever after being married 23 years and having two children age 11 and 13 at the time. Tony had some heart palpitations in the last one to two years of his life. When he went to the doctor, they ran two EKG's which showed normal, then did a stress test which was also normal. They couldn't find anything wrong. His blood pressure was great, his cholesterol was perfect and he was 46 yrs old. He was the picture of Heath so we thought. But, two years later about ... see more

Our daughter Trina died suddenly in February 2004. She was only 23 and was pregnant with her second child. When she died she had a 11 mo. old little girl. She was our miracle because the Dr.'s had told us that we could not have any more children and God blessed us with Trina. ... see more

I write this as it is around my precious daughter's 7th memorial anniversary. In 2003 my life, the whole family and friend’s lives changed so suddenly as we were unprepared for the news that on Sunday evening of 31st of August 2003, our precious VICKY LEANNE JOHNSON aged just 20 yrs had collapsed on her seaside holiday...and had died. ... see more

Wayne Sawyer was a devoted husband and loving father, son, brother and friend who sadly lost his life suddenly to Long QT Syndrome. He is missed dearly by all who knew him.... see more

William C. "Willie" Pollock of Marlton passed away suddenly on Monday, Jan. 25, 2010. He was 28. ... see more

My father was one of a kind. A genuine, charismatic, local photographer who knew how to capture those magic moments. It was September 17th, 2003 and I was just 13years old. A Wednesday morning just like any other the beginning of 8th grade... until 9AM came around and I was pulled from class. Only to hear the absolutely devastating news that my mother, in an attempt to wake him from his slumber on the couch, found my father would not wake up. After a call to 911, it was discovered that somewh... see more

Windland Smith Rice was a consummate nature and wildlife photographer, avid hiker, marathon runner, and more importantly a loving mother of two boys, ages six months and two years. Wendy, as her family called her, was a healthy, extremely active young lady. A picture perfect example of health…or so we thought. On May 31, 2005 this beautiful and beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister passed away in her sleep from Long QT Syndrome Type 2, a disorder of the heart’s electrical system which is ... see more

Yoan, known as "Papo" was born 1/9/1998. As a child he was full of energy, witty, clever, strong, and most of all persistent. His greatest quality was his heart...he hated people getting bullied and helped many who experienced such cruelty. He would give his food to those less fortunate as he knew he can always get some food later in the day. He didn't care if he got in trouble but if someone needed his help he dropped everything to help them. ... see more