Underneath a tough exterior was the kindest and most giving man I have ever known. I find myself becoming overwhelmed each day as I remember something special he did for his family and community.

The last day I spent with my brother he drove me up to Napa to drop me off at a new art school...

With Ben there were no plans and thus no mistakes. Things always seemed to work out for him, consistently, seamlessly and almost without exception, humorously. Until suddenly, just once, they didn’t.

It was not a surprise that she was a {registered} organ donor. That generosity was the essence of her spirt.

Dustin was an amazing man. He was a country boy that lived life to the fullest. He made the most of his short time on earth.

“We had the privilege of meeting his heart recipient, Raymond and his wife Deborah for the first time on Valentine’s Day in 2008. We met their 8 children and grandchildren, now totaling 22, at the LOPA picnic. It was at that time that we realized the enormity of Matt’s gift in just this one family.”

“I honored Carl's wishes and he became the HERO I always knew he was. Carl saved 5 people when he donated life.”

“Bobby had spoken openly about it, and had his wishes documented on his license.”

“At the age of 15 years old, Tyler got his driver's license and - on his own -decided to become an organ donor.”

“You chose to give life when yours taken, giving sight to someone who couldn’t see.”

His response was simple: "Why wouldn’t you do that?”

“It is comforting to know that he is still helping others after he is gone. He lives on!”

“When he came home he had a huge smile on his face and excitedly proclaimed the he was now an organ donor.”

“I know his donation was something he believed in strongly because he took the time and trouble to fill out the forms in both Louisiana and Texas.”

“Her generous spirit was validated and came as no surprise when she chose to be an organ donor.”

“It is not the vision a mother has for a son, but there is peace in the future he donated.”

“The only way possible I have been able to endure this much pain and loss, is the comfort of being held in the hands of God and knowing so many other lives have been blessed through his unselfish act”

“I would ask that you share Tabitha's story with your kids. So if it were ever to be their time, they also could live on.”

“Jordan chose to become an organ donor when he turned 18. This was a decision Jordan made on his own. His family is very proud of this decision that he made. It brings his family peace on the tough days”

“He spent his whole life measuring his worth by serving others, and by donating his organs Mickey continues to live and serve those in need.”

“They are our angels and we know they are as proud as we are that they were able to help other children live on through organ donation”