"Happy happy 5th Birthday in heaven Liam! We all miss you so much. Xoxo Auntie Lorie"

"Happy Birthday!  Celebrate in heaven in style!  You have 5 candles to blow out today. Enjoy your cake and eat lots of Great Grandma's spaghetti. Keep swimming with the angels! God Bless!"

"I am sending birthday kisses to Liam and loving energy to everyone who is missing his little smiles.  God bless the lives that have been touched by such a wonderful family.I think of you all often in the halls of 2B.  From my heart, Nurse, Kim"

"Love you little angel! Keep watching over Mom, dad, & Finn!"

"Today a beautiful angel in heaven, with love etched in hearts of all who knew you.  xo
Love, Aunt Kathy"

"Happy Birthday Angel Liam............................I have your picture, along with Finn's, and all your cousins on my desk at school.  I love you.
Aunt Kathy"

"Happy Birthday to our little miracle angel!!  Grandma Helen probably made you a cake, and you ate the whole thing!!  Keep an eye on your Mom and Dad and baby brother Finn!  God Bless!!"

"Liam you will now and forever be our most beautiful, strong, and awesome guardian angel.  
We will keep swimming for you and we will love you forever."

"Jen & Chris,
The sadness of losing Liam and the blessing of Finn........  God wanted an angel to watch over your family.   What a brave little boy Liam!!
I love you.
Aunt Kathy"

"Love to our miracle baby in heaven!  You have some special people there with you.  Hope you are enjoying great grandma Helen's spaghetti!  Watch over your mom and dad.  Keep an eye on your little brother Finn!  We miss you, but rejoice that you are now forever smiling, happy, and free of pain. Run, Liam, run!!
Aunt Janet and Uncle Rick"

"Liam is in heaven looking down and smiling and giving advice to his little brother. We love you, Liam. You will never be forgotten and will always be in our hearts and thoughts. Keep good guard over your brother, okay? Love you, Ann"

"Happy Birthday sweet angel! You are very missed but always remembered! Keep watching out for mommy and daddy and your sweet brother Finn. Until we meet again. Love you!!"

"Always in my heart, never forgotten.  Happy Birthday Liam.  I love you."

"Happy 3rd Birthday, Liam! I know you are smiling down on Finn and your mom and dad. And I know you are so happy and healthy in heaven with Jesus. You are so missed, and will never be forgotten."

"Jenn & Chris,
My prayers and thoughts have been with you the last two days.  Your angel has touched so many lives in the short time he was here, and he left in my heart a special memory that will always be with me.  I think of all of  you every day.  I love you.
Aunt Kathy"

"Dear Jen, Chris and Liam,
I think you all three of you every time I go to work.  When I see the beautiful artwork Jen painted on our ceiling tiles (the transformer always being my favorite), when I hear the name Liam, and when I go into room 3 and when I drive by the child care center in the parking lot. Your beautiful family touch my soul and I will always remember.  I pray for the best for you!  With all of my love, Nurse Kim"

"Sweet Liam, a year has passed since you left us and  yet sometimes it seems that you are still right here because you are in our hearts forever.

For you and your family and friends:

Death is nothing at all. I have only slipped away into the next room.
I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other that we still are.

Call me by my old familiar name, speak to me in the easy way which you always used.

Put no difference in your tone, wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.

Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.

Let my name be ever the household word that it always was,
let it be spoken without effect, without the trace of shadow on it.

Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was; there is unbroken continuity.

Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?

I am waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner.

All is well.


'Death is nothing at all' ~ Canon Henry Scott Holland of St. Paul's Cathedral"

"It was my intention to do this on Sunday, but we were traveling to visit Nancy and Tom...
This is YOUR special Mother's Day as well!
I will never forget, and you will always be Liam's mom while he is in heaven smiling down on you!
Much Respect and Love,
Ann"

"Blessed Christmas, Liam. We are down on earth celebrating the birth of Jesus and you are in His arms.  Love and prayers continue for your whole family always."

"The angles are haveing cake with Liam and so is PoP PoP Dave and haveing fun. And he has all of your love from his mom and dad that loves him very much RIP"

"Happy 2nd Birthday Liam!   It was nice to hear that Mommy and Daddy had lunch with you today.  They love you very much. Thank you for all the cute pictures you gave to me during the first two years of your life.   You have etched a special place in my heart.  Love, Great Aunt Kathy xxoo"

"Happy Birthday sweet Liam!  Daddy and I had lunch with you today.  It was a beautiful day-the leaves are all pretty colors now. All of your family and friends are wishing you a wonderful day. We are proud of you big boy. Enjoy your birthday cake with great grandma Helen. She is a great cook. Love you bunches!"

"Happy Birthday Liam! I know your up there with Pop Pop Dave having some cake! Xoxo"

"I read that today would have been Liam's second birthday. It saddens me to know that you are not preparing a party, baking a cake and wrapping presents. I only hope that you are able to celebrate his short life with wonderful memories of this sweet child who is now in heaven.
God bless you all and may He tenderly comfort you today and always."

"I shared this sad story and link to all of the staff on 2B.  We posted your story for all to see with same response... we are all so shocked and saddened by this precious soul's early departure. The pictures you selected told a wonderful story about two magnificant, patient and loving parents and thier special time with Liam.  God Bless both of you, I will keep you in my heart."

"Although I was never lucky enough to meet your precious Liam, I was blessed to watch him grow as you posted his amazing journey on FB.  While my heart breaks for your loss, I too believe that your beautiful boy is now an angel and will be with you every moment.  Sending you all of my love and prayers."

"I just learned of the loss of your precious Liam.  My heart is heavy with this news.  Though his stay with us at Dupont was far from easy, it was always a pleasure taking care you Liam and both of you.  Prayers for your entire family through this difficult time."

"Jen and Chris-your strength has amazed and inspired me from day one of this journey with Liam. May you continue to find strength knowing that Liam is with you every step of the way, smiling down with that big smile. Keep swimming xoxo"

"Jen, I am so very sorry for your loss.  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers."

"My heart and prayers are with you and your family. Liam is an Angel forever present in your hearts."

"Chris & Family - We were very saddened to hear of the loss of your precious boy.  His pictures show an adorable, happy baby. Liam is now in the arms of god who will keep him safe. Your family will be in our prayers, we are so very sorry.  Jake & Brandy"

"Liam was in my and Melissa's class. It was a pleasure to watch him grow. He never let anything stop him and was always eager to play. I will miss his vibrant personality and his sweet little smile. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you."

"Even though Liam was in Alexis and Ashley's class I got to know him and see him progress over the couple of weeks. He was a fighter with a lot  of determination. My heart is heavy right now,I will keep the family  in my prayers."

"Jen my deepest prayers for you and your family. I cannot imagine being a mother myself the pain you are feeling losing your child. May God heal your grieving heart and bless you with peace."

"I only knew Liam through Tom and Nancy.  Their stories, Facebook posts of his pictures and their sheer joy at being new grandparents.
This loss is unimaginable to us and we know the pain is searing for the family. I only hope that peace will come knowing that Liam is no longer in danger of heart failure and he is perfect in heaven with God and the angels."

"My deepest condolences for your loss. No parent should ever have to go threw the pain of losing a child and I cant even begin to imagine what yous are going threw. Just know that you precious little boy is watching over you two."

"From the minute he was born, Liam has been a miracle baby.  Now he is our miracle angel.  He set an example for each of us to be a fighter in the face of great challenges. His smile lit up our lives and in his short life he brought us much joy.  We were privileged to have him in the wedding in May.  Now he is swimming with the angels.  God Bless!"

"The McIlvaine Family,

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Liam is now in a better place, and will forever live on in everyone's hearts. He was captivating, his smile was larger than life. Liam touched my heart and I never even knew who he was."

"Dear Chris and Jen:  It was an honor to have Liam as a godchild.  We cheered him on for every victory and felt your pain for every setback.  We were so happy to see him running around our house a few weeks ago and are so glad for that last visit to remember him by.  He will be forever in our heart.  We will always be there for both of you during this painful time. God bless both of you."

"I keep looking at his beautiful pictures.  So innocent and full of life.  And beside his smiling parents...  I know his life, however short, was full of purpose.   All my love to you and your family. xo"

"I cannot even fathom the extent of your loss. I am so very sorry for this terrible tragedy and hopefully your little guy is now wearing the wings of an Angel looking over the both of you from heaven."

"Although I have never met Liam I thank you for sharing all your memories on Facebook. I enjoyed getting to know him thru his pictures. He had a bright smile and strong will. Prayers and condolences to you both. May you be strong for each other and "just keep swimming". God Bless!"

"Jen and Chris, Though we are long distance cousins I have been among the great group of cheerleaders Liam had in his corner since his birth. He will always be thought of with his infectious smile and I truly am sorry for your loss."

"Bill and I are praying for you and your family.  We are so sorry to hear this.  We can not image what you are going thru, but we also know that you a one strong lady!!  We love you."

"Jenn,

It's been years since we've spoke, but when Steph told me the news, my heart sank.  May God bless you and Chris and give you strength in the weeks, months and years ahead.  He is a beautiful little man who loves his Mommy and Daddy.  Remember that God believes in family reunions."

"Liam - I have been the most blessed godmother there is. Ryan and I love you over the moon. I promise to try my best to be as strong as you and to defy all of the odds when things get tough. We will always remember your handsome smile and priceless expressions that made us laugh. I know you will watch over your mom and dad and all of the family. We will miss you..."

"My dearest Brother and Sister~in~law, no parent should ever have to experience the pain you two are going through. Liam was blessed to have you two. You both, gave 110% in giving him the best life possible. No matter what obstacle you guys had, the love you 3 shared together helped beat all the odd's. Your angel will always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you for him."

"Joe and I are so sorry for your loss Jen and Chris!  Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.  Liam seemed like such a strong little boy and I always enjoyed reading your updates about him.  He will forever be your guardian angel.....Love - Joe and Steph"

"I and my family are so very sorry for the loss of your little boy Liam.  Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.  He will forever be in your hearts."

"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss."

"Jen & Chris,  The pain that I feel for the both of you can not be expressed.  I can only imagine the pain that the both of you are going through now.  Liam had a mommy and daddy that deserves a gold medal.  In two short years you gave him a life time of smiles and happiness.  The stress that the three of you endured can not be measured.   I love the both of you very much.  Love, Aunt Kathy"

"Chris & Jen,
My heart is aching for you and your family. Liam was a beautiful baby.  He is now in the arms of the angels in heaven. God will keep him safe and he will live on in your heart forever. He is your little Angel. He was a precious little love and will be sadly missed. You are in our hearts, our thoughts and prayers."

"my sweet sweet nephew.. you were a fighter from the minute you were born..i wish i could bring you back to your mommy and daddy..i wish i could of gave you my heart Liam..your in the arms of the Angel May you find some comfort there..run free my sweet child"

"Chris and Jen,
     I know the pain of losing a child and my heart aches for you. May you find peace in knowing he was here for a reason, whatever that reason may be but  his job on this earth is done.  I envision him playing catch with Pop pop Dave.  You will hold him again.  Stay strong."

"Jen and Chris, Our thoughts are prayers are with you both. Liam brought a light to so many lives & was so blessed to have you as parents."

"Amazing smile, and a heart that may have been through a lot, but was full of love!!!"

"My thoughts an prayers are with all of you! I'm truly sorry for your loss love u guys always"

"Just amazed of what a wonderful and happy little boy LIAM was.  Jen you are one amazing MOM and truly a great friend.   HUGS.  Love MB"

"My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss.Liam will be truly missed he was a beautiful child with a beautiful  smile. Don't every lose faith in The Lord ."

"Jill,
My heart is just aching for you and your family right now. No words will ever heal the pain. God keep him safe. RIP little guy, you put up a good fight, but you just got tired. The love of your family was sent up to Heaven with  you."

"My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm  truly sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you and your family. Liam was a wonderful child and he will be missed."