by Janet Slinkard | Apr 2, 2026
Briana Nicole Macias: A Light That Still Shines Briana Nicole Macias was the kind of person who made the world feel softer just by being in it. She carried a quiet strength, a radiant kindness, and a creativity that spilled into everything she touched. Whether she was...
by Janet Slinkard | Mar 31, 2026
Lilli was my niece/goddaughter and she lived in NH. She graduated high school in June 2016. She turned 18 in July 2016. She died in August 2016. More than 20 high school students and recent graduates gathered at a house for a graduation party. Lilli was given a...
by Janet Slinkard | Mar 30, 2026
Conner was a vibrant, fun-loving 16-year-old who loved soccer, his friends, and making people laugh. He had a personality that lit up every room and a heart that brought people together. Like so many teenagers, he was excited about life, full of dreams, and just...
by Janet Slinkard | Mar 30, 2026
We were less than a quarter mile from home when a drunk driver crashed into our car. My son, Garrett, was six years old, and my daughter, Kasey, was three. Both were properly restrained in their car seats. Kasey was sitting directly behind me, while Garrett sat in the...
by Janet Slinkard | Mar 25, 2026
On September 19,1970, my father was driving us home from Long Island to Spring Valley, NY. My 3 year old brother was sleeping in the backseat, my mother was in the front middle seat, and since I was only 8 weeks old, I was in a baby carrier next to my Mom. We were...
