Tag: Commemoration
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He’s been gone longer than the years he was here
Six years ago today, on November 17, Zackaël left us after a tragic accident. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of him. In the post, I describe how time feels and how I would sometimes have a recurring dream of finally getting that last hug I never got.
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Forever a Sens Fan (with slideshow)
I talk about the benefits of being a sports fan, and share a video montage of our family moments with the Ottawa Senators.
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He asked for so little, but gave so very much
I share a copy of the eulogy I wrote and gave at Zackaël’s funeral, and a video excerpt from the funeral.
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Choosing the Right Headstone for your Loved One
Choosing a headstone for a loved one is difficult, even more so when it’s your own child. I talk about our real-life experience with selecting a headstone and about a new technology (Impact Etching vs Laser Etching).
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Zackaël : Guardian Angel of Route 323
Today marks the 2 year anniversary of the accident. I share my experience of going to the accident site for the first time, where we have a roadside memorial.
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Zackaël, my Angel from Heaven
The artwork created by the artist Vé Boisvert, in honour of Zackaël is revealed. I share some before and after pictures of our living room.
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Zackaël’s Soaring Love
I am revealing the other painting in honour of Zackaël, created by Vé Boisvert. Celebrating the life Zackaël, I am sharing a slideshow which includes beautiful moments with him.
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Under Zackaël’s Wings
I reveal a beautiful artwork (with videos!) that was created in honour of Zackaël. The painting was created by Vé Boisvert, a talented artist.
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Remembering our Moments Together
Today was a difficult day for us. We received the coroner’s report about Zackaël’s death. In honour of Zackaël, I share a memory about how he remembered my hometown (Hearst) on the map.
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20 Ways to Remember our Loved Ones
There are many creative and meaningful ways to keep the memory of loved ones alive. In this post, I share 20 commemorative gestures anyone can make with pictures!
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5 Reasons to Remember our Loved Ones
It’s important to continue commemorating a loved one’s several times a year. Here are a few reasons why.
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Goodbye 2020
2020 represents the first year without our child. We have no memory with Zackaël in 2020. I share how my heart ached at Christmas and the little things I did to cope with my sorrow and honour my son.