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Brian
Dustin 
 Annie
 
 
"The decision to donate Brian's organs was very easy. We knew without a doubt that he would have agreed with our decision."
 
Nancy (Brian's mother)
 
 
"Everyone knew him, mainly as a hard-working, car-loving, adventurous man whose quick, witty remarks brought laugher and ease."
 
Dustin's mother
 

"I can’t forget - nor would I want to forget - her smile and her laughter, the twinkle in her eye and all her hopes and dreams."

 

Kristie (Annie's mother)

 

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"Chad was so loved by so many people. He was very outgoing, but had a shyness about him that everyone loved."
 
Chad's mother
 
 
 
 
Braeden Mahlke
Mary and Ted Krug 
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 Organ donor Stephen Rutherford
 
"Braeden was always our little sunshine, lighting up our hearts with his beautiful smile and contagious giggle."
 
Mindy and Ed Mahlke (Braeden's parents)
 
 
"As devastating as it was to lose my husband, I take comfort in knowing that he saved so many lives. I know he is with them all."
 
Mary Krug (pictured with husband Ted)
 
"Wow, what a gift. Words can't express the gratitude we would like to give to you. We thank God for His blessings to our extended family. We thank you for listening to the spirit that prompted the donor."
 
Susan Engli, whose brother-in-law, Jeffrey Mix, is a recipient
 
"Stephen was full of love and a passion for life. 'A brief life lived well.' "
 
Kathy Rutherford, Stephen's mother
 
 
 
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Organ donor Jon 
 
"Through the gift of life he gave to others, Frank's family has found peace, knowing his tragic death brought hope and life."
 
 
"Life without his wife has been difficult for Dan, but he has embraced the challenges and works hard to give his daughter a happy, secure home."
 
"You gave me life, you gave me peace and you gave me a profound sense of gratitude and understanding."
 
Bob, a recipient, shares his deep gratitude
 
 
"God decided he would take Jon after a long fun Saturday of riding with his buddies. He left us doing what he loved."
 
 
 
 
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