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Recognizing the fact that every life is precious and every child's life should be celebrated, this new section was created in November 2004 to feature stories and pictures of children who have passed on.
If you would like us to feature your child, please contact us at (404) 252-4107.
Please select an angel biography from below.
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Alrec Sankavilode
 My brother, Alrec Sankavilode was energetic, imaginative and loving. He enjoyed being outside with friends and spending time with his family. In September of 2003, during his first week of middle school, he was diagnosed with an Intrinsic Brain Stem Glioma. The disease quickly changed him, and after just a few months of treatments and medication, I barely recognized my own brother.
Before Alrec passed, the entire family took a trip to Florida courtesy of The Make a Wish Foundation. This was Alrec's first time at the beach. While we were at the beach Alrec’s health took a turn for the worst, and he was flown back to Scottish Rite Children's Hospital. On August 17, 2004, my dear sweet brother was taken from those that loved him so much. We all miss him and cherish his memory every day. We are all so thankful that he was able to be in our lives even for that short amount of time.
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Henry Cermak
 Henry was a brilliant, creative ten year old who delighted everyone he met with his sense of humor and compassion for others. He loved science, art and music, and dreamed of traveling to Japan to design video games.
In the summer of 2006, Henry began suffering bouts of nausea and vomiting, and gradual increased frequency of headaches. Multiple trips to the doctor's office and several exams offered diagnoses such as acid reflux and abdominal migraines. Finally, a visit to the emergency room confirmed the worst. The doctor said: "He has a brain tumor. It's big. This is tragic. Call your family. Call your clergy."
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Sarah Elizabeth Parker
 Sarah Elizabeth Parker was born October 5, 2005. She was a long awaited arrival. She was our 3rd child and our only girl as well as the only granddaughter on her dad’s side. Sarah was a happy, funny and playful little girl. When she was 9 months old, her dad left for a year tour in Iraq. He came home summer of 2007. It was quite a fun and exciting time for all of us. Our future looked so bright.
Sadly, on October 9, 2007 Sarah was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, anaplastic astrocytoma. Her prognosis was grim and our lives were shattered. Despite it all, Sarah continued to shine. We followed her lead and tried to let her experience as much life as she could. She lost her hair, was sick, gained weight, lost weight &still had a smile and laugh for us every day. Her sense of humor was always present. She also loved Barney and animals, especially elephants.
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Ethan Millis
 My son, Ethan Armand Millis, brought me and so many others so much joy. Ethan was always doing something, never a dull moment for him, which is why it was such a shock when he had a sudden, severe headache. He rarely ever had headaches. This one was different. At the emergency room the doctors found a brain tumor and there was bleeding on the brain. It was malignant and inoperable.
Ethan passed away on September 24, 2008. The Brain Tumor Foundation for Children was so supportive in helping me and my family in trying to understand this.
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Cameron
 This is a story about a special little guy named Cameron who had blonde hair and blue eyes. In November of 2007 he was diagnosed with a soft-ball sized astrocytoma. His dad and I ...
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Alexander
 This is a story about my Baby, Alexander. He was born in Maine on December 8th of 1992, a BIG BOY, all 8lbs. 2oz. he was such a healthy baby and never had an ear infection or really anything other than the ...
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Blake
 Blake was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2001 when he was just 13 years old, but Blake's life was not about having a brain tumor. Blake embraced his world with all the enthusiasm that a young man could ...
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Brandon
 Brandon passed away April 13, 2007 at home with his family. He was 9 years old. Brandon was born in Gainesville, FL and was a lifetime resident of this community. Brandon was a very special young man...
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Bono
 Bono was a special gift born to us on 27th July 2001. Bono was a good, loving and caring little boy (AN ANGEL). In November of 2004 Bono fell down the stairs from top to bottom. He was taken to the local...
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Carter
 Carter was born June 17, 2004. We had eagerly awaited the arrival of our second son and brought him home to be loved by his parents and 3-year-old brother. During a routine newborn follow-up the...
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Cooper
 At the tender age of six, Cooper Bell left his loving family and friends with a treasure trove of joyous memories. He passed away on September 13th from an inoperable brain tumor, but he will always be...
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Madeline
 Madeline was diagnosed with undifferentiated sarcoma on December 10, 2003, when she was almost five months old. At diagnosis, tumors were found in her bladder and in the area between her spine and...
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Nicholas
 Nicholas was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma on Sept 19,2003. (just 3 weeks after he became a Big Brother). He complained of headaches, became clumsy, vomited and tilted his head. He was a ...
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Owen
 Owen was born on March 20, 2000 in Marietta, GA. He weighed 8lbs. 6 oz. & was perfect. We brought him home to meet big brother Grant and our lives could not have been any better. We knew right from ...
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Timmy
 On June 23, 2004, five-year-old Timmy lost his battle with a brainstem pontine glioma, and he will be remembered by those who knew him as a sweet, loving & appreciative child. He lived in Fairburn, GA ...
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