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"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)
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"Everyone knew him, mainly as a hard-working, car-loving, adventurous man whose quick, witty remarks brought laugher and ease."
Dustin's mother
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"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
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"Braeden was always our little sunshine, lighting up our hearts with his beautiful smile and contagious giggle."
Mindy and Ed Mahlke (Braeden's parents)
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"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)
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"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
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"Stephen was full of love and a passion for life. 'A brief life lived well.' "
Kathy Rutherford, Stephen's mother
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"Through the gift of life he gave to others, Frank's family has found peace, knowing his tragic death brought hope and life."
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"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."
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"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
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"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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"I know not your first name. Even so, you are very loved and I am so thankful you lived. You have given life to many."
Kathy, who received an organ from an anonymous donor
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"In the culmination of seemingly miraculous "steps" Jan unexpectedly, became a kidney donor to two recipients after passing away."
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"She was so proud to show people that she was an organ donor on her driving permit."
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"All he ever did was give and when he was gone, he gave some more."
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"I represent the personal side of donation and can relate how it helped us deal with the loss of a child."
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"Amanda saved lives as a nurse. Making the decision to donate her organs was an easy choice."
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"Kathi is a part of Mike, and would not be here without him."
Jill, Mike's wife, (pictured left) with Kathi who received Mike's liver
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"Organ donation was something I had never thought of. Now, I know it was the right thing to do."
Darlene, whose son Derek (pictured) donated
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"I do not feel that I can do enough to repay all the donors, doctors and nurses that have given my wife Kelly and I this great gift."
Staff Sergeant Louis Gentz (Kelly's husband)
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"Matthew was my pride and joy. He was a son that any mother would have wished for. He brought much joy to my life."
Kim (Matthew's mother)
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"Alan was a falling star. He flew loud and bright, if only for a short time. Everyone he touched loved him."
Alan's mother
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"Ryan gave us 36 years of love and laughter."
Ryan's mother
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"Rachel was the light and joy to her family and friends. She had a smile on her face for anyone and everyone."
Rachel's mother
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