DODS and the survivors

Our travels this year brought us to this special place at this special time. This day is marked on my mental calendar as DODS: Day of Deepest Sorrow. 6 years ago today my oldest grandson Kyle left this world by his own hand. He was a beautiful young man, full of potential and the father of 3 little girls, including a set of twins. His death seemed to be the result of a disagreement with his girlfriend,  the mother of his children, but she is the only person on earth who really knows.

These are some of the survivors of that fateful day. My husband and I, grandparents. Then there is Ryan, his sole surviving brother, and Sandra, his mother. It is very special that we were able to be together at this special time to remember in this place. Kyle ' s uncle Scott, who was very close to Kyle, has shared in this time of memories also, but was not able to meet with us last night.