I'm so sorry it took me this long to find and reply to this thread. I can't fathom what you and your family are going through and really don't know what I could type to ease your pain. The video of you and your son touch me so that I wish I had a child of my own to hug and squeeze right now. I'm crying rather uncontrollably right now.

God bless you and your family...I'm sure Owen is at peace right now looking over his daddy's shoulder.

So sorry for your loss thanks for sharing him with us

I have no words that would help you. I really don't know what to say. I'm sorry, so sorry. You have a beautiful son.

Pat

We share your sorrow and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Very sorry for your loss.

Like everyone else, I am so sorry for your loss; but I admire the stoic manner in which you conducted yourself, and the way you shared your story with everyone here. I hope maybe you can take some comfort in knowing that your son obviously touched many people's lives here. Hopefully by making people more aware of St. jude's and the great service they do. A buddy of mine at work, his son passed away a couple of years ago at St. Jude's from Leukemia. Was 19. I remember how good St. Jude's was to Rick and his family. Even though he ultimately lost his battle as well, they made it so much easier on the family to deal with........

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I know sometimes people are skeptical of some charities , where the money goes and such. I am no different. Regardless of what your beliefs are people, if you can donate to St. Jude's, you can be assured that your money will go to help a great cause.... and hopefully one day, a major breakthrough in cancer research.

There have already been major advances in treating certain cancers because of St Jude's research. I'm not sure the exact type, but one form of Leukemia had a 5% survival rate 30 years ago. Now the survival rate is 95%. Hopefully the donation of Owen's tumor cells can increase the survival rate of kids with Medulloblastoma.

I'm going to call the social worker at St Jude tomorrow and ask her if there is a way to make sure donations in Owen's name go to medulloblastoma research instead of into a general fund.

I am so saddened to get this news Darren.
God bless you and your family.

Tucker, Kathy and Phil

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

.... you sir are a very strong man....

I am so sorry for the loss you and your wife are going through. The poise and strength you have shown by sharing your son's story with us is remarkable. Your boy is lucky to have such a caring and strong dad. Best wishes to your family.

I hope its a comfort for you,and your family,to know Christ has owen in his arm,and owen is painless and full of smiles.i cannot imagine the pain that losing a child must be,but I will pray for all of you,for comfort,and peace.please know you done your best,and know he is in a better place...mike

I wish I had something to say that would help. My thoughts are with you.

May God bless your family and comfort you in this trying time. Rest in peace, Owen.

I am really sorry to hear this sad news. We just got home. RIP,Owen...

I hesitated to click on this post again because I feared this was the reason it was a sticky.

I am very sorry to hear about Owen. He was a beautiful boy and you should be proud. Godspeed little one.
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.

My condolences

Darren, you and your family are in our prayers - We hope there is some comfort in knowing Owen is with God and without pain

Thinking of you as you celebrate Owens life!