On Saturday we dedicated a beautiful tree to Owen in his favorite park surrounded by many valued friends and neighbors. Planted in the exact location of the balloon launch during Owen’s Life Celebration in September, this hearty Jefferson Elm will forever watch over the thousands of children that will visit the park. This incredible gesture was made possible by Joe and Michelle Kamnikar and the generosity of dozens of neighbors.

Meghan surprised me this evening with an incredible gift: a memory quilt with some of Owen’s favorite t-shirts. The care and craftsmanship are unbelievable. Overwhelmed.

it has been two months. it is as painful today as it was on that sunday. perhaps more.

i have said it before. love surrounds the galluzzos. and, owen’s life celebration remains as a great and enduring reminder of that love.

kimberly reed, professional (and brilliant) photographer and neighbor, provided us some amazing images from owen’s life celebration. i put this video together to capture the essence of the event. i think it’s beautiful.