“You really are a hero.”

“He was a generous donor that saved and improved the lives of three women.”

“We, as a family, were more than willing to donate his organs and tissue because we know that is what he would have wanted.”

She never met a stranger, and she was my heart.

“His energy and zest for life were evident to everyone who knew him, and he could always put a smile on your face when he was around.”

“He lives on today through the gift of organ donation. Knowing this helps my family and I cope with his lose a little better.”

“How do you begin to describe this child? To me (his mother), he was my gift from God.“

“What gets us through is knowing she has saved someone else’s loved one.“

“Her dream was to help save lives and that is exactly what she is doing.“

“Gene was a very generous and giving person, so when he passed away and we were approached about donating his corneas we knew he would want to help someone to see through his donation of sight.“

“The decision to donate his organs was by far the easiest decision that I made.“

“You have touched the lives of so many people in such a very short life span and it's ironic that you continue to touch people's lives now that you are a heavenly angel.“

“I myself am an organ donor recipient and because of that knew in death he could bring life to others.”

“While working as a medic and first responder, Steve again was able to save more lives . . . Even though he was injured saving a newborn, he continued his life long love of saving people.“

“Knowing that his wishes were honored and that he was able to help someone makes our family proud and happy.“

“Nevertheless, you have shared with me the grandest gift I will ever receive – the gift of life.”

“Before Austin left for college, he told us, his parents, he wanted to be an organ donor and if anything ever happened to him, he wanted to help others live.“

“I miss him terribly, but knowing that a child that needs a skin graft from a burn or an elderly person needing a bone graft, lets me think of the ways he is still giving.“

LOPA has provided the path to this light!

He continues to live on in the hearts of those who knew him and in the lives of those who received his precious gift.