Donnie served in the Vietnam conflict. He was a dedicated follower of Christ and brought many people to follow the Catholic faith. He was a father of three, one boy and twin girls, and had 10 grandchildren. He always put his family first no matter what. He showed all the children and grandchildren the beauty of nature. He is forever in our hearts and prayers! Donnie is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye and tissue donation.

Butch and I were married for forty seven years. We have three children and were blessed with grandchildren as well. Butch was loved by all of us and so many others. He is very missed. Butch is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye donation.

Trevor is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye donation.

My brother had nothing to his name, but if a stranger asked he would give the shirt off of his back. It shouldn’t have surprised me that he was an eye donor, but it did. He was a selfless man. Randall is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye donation.

A caring friend to all.

Ronald is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through tissue donation. 

The Gift of Life was given to us all, to give life after death as our Lord gave rise to us all.

Timmothy is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through organ donation. 

“I want to be remembered for the life I had, and for the lives I’m giving.”

Love,
Emily

Emily is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through organ, eye, and tissue donation.

A young man who left his family and friends much too soon. We cherish the years we had together. Your cleverness, creativeness, and the ways you gave to others will always be remembered.

Stuart is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through organ donation. 

To Our Beloved Angel Vicki: We love and miss you so much!
May Vicki’s gift help someone to see their way through life.

Vicki is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye donation.

John was a faithful follower of Christ and his love for God could be found in his contagious smiles and actions. John so much appreciated life. He knew every day was a gift and he would try to squeeze as much as he could into each 24-hour period. John was a tremendous people person. This scripture verse comes to mind when thinking of John and how he lived – Ephesians 4:32 “and be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving one another, even a God for Christ’s sake has forgiven you.”

John is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye donation. 

Janet Derrick loved her family and church.  She was very devout to her faith and an active member of Gateway Missionary Baptist Church.  She was very loved by her family and friends and will be truly missed.

Janet is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye and tissue donation. 

Evan was a wonderful son, brother, and friend. He had a great sense of humor and he would do just about anything to make people laugh. He loved music, traveling to Tennessee, and was fascinated with aviation. Evan chose to become an organ donor just a few short weeks before he gave the gift of life to others.

Evan is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through organ, eye, and tissue donation. 

Every person who receives an organ from our loved one will “Smile.”  They will be happier, and they will live to serve others when the time comes. We may never know who received our son’s precious gifts, but we know Eric still lives and is giving the greatest gift he can. Make someone “smile,” become a donor.

Lyle is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye and tissue donation. 

Grandfather, father, partner, brother and more to his family.

Dedicated member of his church, tireless and giving member of his community.

Ernest is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye donation. 

David is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye donation.

Tim Reilly was a one of a kind husband, father, brother, uncle and dog-dad. Anyone who knew him, knew he was outspoken, honest and had the most blunt sense of humor that you've heard. He enjoyed soccer throughout his entire life, being an all-state goalie in high school and referee after. He felt a passion for soccer that we could all learn a bit from. He was a dedicated Notre Dame fan, where he lived by the motto: “God, Country, Notre Dame" each and everyday. He was kind and strong, would have given everything he had to others while in need. He was the one who was always available for a laugh, advice and some tough love when needed. When things got tough, he encouraged prayer and to believe there is a greater reason for all. We looked to him to be our rock, listener, coach, teacher, mediator, porch coffee partner and best friend. There will be a large spot missing in everyone’s world that he touched. Dad, you now will never have to miss a game or moment. We love and miss you, please guide us to victory.

Well I remember the leaves a fallin'
And far off music like pipes a callin.
And I remember the golden morning
I saw the long ranks as they were forming
And there’s a magic in the sound of their name
Here come the Irish of Notre Dame
The pilgrims follow by the sacred waters
And arm in arm go the sons and daughters
The drums are rolling and forward bound
They're calling spirits up from the ground
And there's a magic in the sound of their name
Here come the Irish of Notre Dame

Tim is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through organ donation.

Cynthia was a loving Mother to her three sons. She was a proud, devoted Grandmother to her five grandchildren. She was also a very committed and caring social worker for Hospice of Dayton.

Cynthia is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye and tissue donation.

Our daughter was a gift given in to us in 2003. She was a light shown brightly in our lives. Even in our darkest time of 2019, Michelle's light burst into embers that spread in waves to touch so many. Her piercing embers lit in so many as waves of hope. Like a star in a constellation, we proudly stand guard to Michelle’s luminescence. Light up the darkness, our love.

Michelle is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through organ, eye and tissue donation.

Since he was such a small boy, Sean’s mantra/dharma/theme was “do for others.” Skilled at just about anything he put his mind to, so many benefited from his generosity. It is not surprising to learn that even after he is gone, he continues to help others. May we all learn from his example.

Sean is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye and tissue donation. 

We love you and miss you and your big beautiful blue eyes. Thank you for giving the gift of sight so someone else can see with your eyes.

Cody is a hero who left a life-saving legacy through eye and tissue donation.