August 2, 2020Author: Sylvia Gutierrez Jaguar’s Birthday Memorial #2‘King of the MonstersWe introduced Jaguar to Godzilla early on in his childhood. Because of his love of dinosaurs, we bought him his first Godzilla VHS tape, played it for him, and, as they say, Jag was never the same. Godzilla immediately became his favorite monster. WeContinue reading “Jaguar’s Birthday Memorial #2”
Category Archives: Joy in Jag
Jaguar’s Birthday Memorial #1
August 1, 2020Author: Sylvia Gutierrez On August 12th, Jaguar would have been turning 29 years old. In memoriam, I will be sharing a vignette about him every day beginning today, August 1st, until his birthday. These are just a few of the stories I’ve written since his passing that have helped me remember who heContinue reading “Jaguar’s Birthday Memorial #1”
Father’s Day
June 21, 2020Author: Sylvia & Javier Gutierrez “Happy Father’s Day Son. I miss you”
Memorial Day
May 25, 2020Author: Sylvia Gutierrez Even though I know you fulfilled your purpose, and even though I know in whose presence you abide, and even though I know I will see you again one day soon, I STILL cry a million tears today. But God is with me . This temporary separation STILL stings, andContinue reading “Memorial Day”
Painting Tribute
May 23, 2020Art Credit: @nessenglish to Gabriela, Jag’s wife
Two Months Later
Author: Sylvia GutierrezApril 8, 2020 Today marks 2 months since we received the devastating news about Jag, and time seemed to have stopped for us. There are so many thoughts and emotions, but the words, at this point, still escape me or all jumbled together. For now, I’ve settled for creating picture collages that areContinue reading “Two Months Later”
Thoughts from Mom
Author: Sylvia GutierrezMarch 26, 2020 Every day I walk into this room hoping I’m going to accomplish something. I stop, stare, contemplate, and then turn back around. I’m still overwhelmed by it all. I cherish everything here and, eventually, it will all find it’s proper place. Interestingly enough, Jag was always simple. Any award, certificate,Continue reading “Thoughts from Mom”
Jaguar’s Celebration of Life Service
March 1, 2020Author: Sylvia & Javier Gutierrez Family and friends and guests, we want to thank you for your continual love and support. We appreciate those of you who were able to attend Jag’s memorial service last week. We know many of you also wanted to attend, but couldn’t for various reasons. We are sharingContinue reading “Jaguar’s Celebration of Life Service”
Parents’ Words of Jaguar
Author: Sylvia & Javier GutierrezFebruary 25, 2020 The last couple of weeks have been emotionally crushing, yet at the same time, overwhelming from the response, and love and support we have received. Our son Jaguar’s passing has brought us deep sorrow, while simultaneously bringing great honor through his selfless sacrifice. Though nothing can lessen theContinue reading “Parents’ Words of Jaguar”
Parents in Mourning
February 23, 2020
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