The Christopher J & Casey J Neonatal Memorial Fund was established after the loss of both of our sons. Casey James Fitzgerald was born July 10, 1999 still at 16 weeks gestation. Our second son, Christopher James Fitzgerald was born July 26, 2000 at 23 weeks gestation and lived for 9 days in the neonatal intensive care unit at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, Virginia. Both of our boys were precious miracles who had unending determination to enter this world. Unfortunately, at the birth of Casey we were not able to spend any amount of time with him for he had already began his journey to heaven. But his determination was apparent from conception to his birth as this was a complicated pregnancy from the get go. With Christopher we spent the most precious 9 days, but with an unexpected twist God had other plans for our second son. That was to join his brother along with other precious 'Angels" to watch over their families. |
This fund was established in memory of both of our sons in hopes that it will provide support to those who have or know of a loved one who may have experienced a loss recently. We especially hope to extend and dedicate this site to Military families who have experienced a loss without their extended family support. Stationed a far distance from home and away from family causes hardships especially during the loss of our children. The support isn't always there. Our goal is to extend our support during a complicated-high risk pregnancy and most of all after the loss of a child. |
This fund is a non-profit organization provided for support and sharing of your precious child and tools that you have found that have helped you to cope and greive over the loss of your little one(s). Please feel free to e-mail poems, research, letters, and advice that you feel would help others. With this website just getting its first internet debue, I plan within the next few months to incorporate any and all incoming information we receive into what we call 'Angel Dream' packages to those who have lost a child and upon losses we are informed of in the future. Your support is greatly appreciated as we launch this website in memory of our boys for which they prompted me on this idea. Also this idea was supported by a wonderful friend by the name of Dawn who established the Meghan Fund. Thank you Dawn! |
The Christopher J & Casey J Fitzgerald Neonatal Memorial Fund. |
Please remember that your precious "Angel" has directed you to this site, please feel free to e-mail me with any suggestions, concerns, and most of all for support. Tracy & Steven Fitzgerald Newport News, VA |
To us you will exist in the flowers, in the trees, and in all things in nature God has given us. You are now in a world of peace and happiness forever. Pray for us as we pray for you, and somewhere sometime we shall join. Casey James July 10, 1999!!!! & Christopher James July 26, 2000 - August 4, 2000!!!! We Miss you & will love you always & forever, Mommy & Daddy |
GOD'S CREATIONS |
Precious Gift A precious gift entered my life, but it was taken from me sooner than I had expected. That gift was my son: Casey James Fitzgerald. A fighter like no other that I have ever met. Son you entered my life and brought with you so much joy. I experienced your birth and your death all in one moment. You brought peace into that tragic day to chase away the gray and unsettling feelings. You also brought your Mommy & Daddy closer to one another. We thank you sweet boy for you, our precious gift and the unforgetable moments that you shared with us. That short time that Mommy wanted to last forever. Until we meet again, watch over us, pray for us and we will be blessed until we reunite in heaven. Love Always & Forever, Mommy |
This angel was donated by the in-laws of James & Kim Thomas. It was provided in dedication for all those in the Newport News area who have experienced a neonatal loss. It was dedicated on October 21, 2000 at Mary Immaculate Hospital during this years Walk to Remember for the Newport News S.H.A.R.E chapter. This angel has become a very important and wonderful place for me to go to remember and honor both of our boys. My husband and myself are originally from Oregon State. Both of our sons were layed to rest with their Grandma & Grandpa Fitzgerald in a private cemetary in Washington State. So, I as a mother am unable to visit them on a regular basis. The blessing of this angel has become a beautiful place to visit and honor the loss of our children. |
Our second son: Christopher James Fitzgerald on August 4, 2000. Just after his passing at 3:38am. |
Come to Me God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to |
be. So, he put his arms around you, and whispered, "Come to me." With tearful eye we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts that early Friday morning to prove to us, he only takes the "Best!" |
Happy Birthday Casey & Christopher! Casey's 2nd Birthday! Christopher's 1st Birthday! |
I would like to sincerely apologize to all those dedicated to visiting the site on a regular basis. I am sure that you have been continually disapointed with the fact that nothing has been updated since the first of the year. Unfortunately, taking care of a special needs child Monday through Friday has taken up a lot of my time. But, I will admit that it has been difficult for me to stay in the right frame of mind when it comes to dealing with the losses that we have endured. My husband and myself never fully got the chance to grieve the loss of our first child. We were pregnant with our second seven months after the first. Then facing the loss of the second became even more difficult. The Anniversaries of our son's Birthdays and deaths has hit us hard. I am doing my best to cope and look at life differently. Plus, we have not received hopeful clinical support in conceiving successfully in the future. Which tears me apart each waking day. Unfortunately, we are faced with another dilemma which involves this precious website. Homestead will no longer continue this website at a no cost fee. They are requesting $29.99 a year to keep it running. This saddens me. I will be looking for other means to keep or transfer this website to another web company. Your support and suggestions would be greatly appreciated in keeping the memories of our sons and the support to others alive. Please continue to visit and provide support. God Bless! |
A SINCERE APOLOGY! |