November 4, 2012 my world changed forever. Just after midnight my oldest daughter Skylar (16), and two of her friends, Sophie (17) and Julianna (14), were killed instantly in a single car accident involving 6 teenagers. I’m dedicating this website and blog to my Sky-bird and her two beautiful friends, our 3 angels. I’m hoping that my faith and understanding will bring some peace and perspective to other families that are struggling with the sudden loss of a loved one, especially a child. I trust that God has a plan and purpose for this tragedy, and today begins my journey of finding mine. God bless you Skylar, Sophie, and Julianna – forever in our hearts.
As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things. Ecclesiastes 11:5
The Lord is close to the broken hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18
In 2013 we established The Skylar Kooken Memorial Fund in which we award graduating seniors from Bellbrook High School scholarships in Skylar's memory. If you would like to contribute please see the link below for her PayPal account or her 5/3 account. If you would like to mail a check you can send to:
Bellbrook-Sugarcreek School - c/o Kevin Liming
3757 Upper Bellbrook Rd. Bellbrook, OH 45305
Checks should be made payable to: BSEF .
Skylar Kooken Fund must be written in the memo line.
EIN: 31-1751001 (for tax purposes)
Hi,
My name is Lori Yuppa, and my son Chase Cameron Cummings passed away on 9/18/12 on my 45th birthday, a heroin overdose. I was talking to Liberty today and mentioned that to her and she told me about your website. I was so devestated to hear of the girls deaths. Anytime I would hear of a child dying, it would break my heart but now it is more heart breaking than ever… I am on facebook… its such a shame a parent buries a child, or has to get an autopsy report… I have great faith in God and I know my son is in heaven and one day we will be together again… God bless you and your website is beautiful!! love and hugs from another mother of an angel!!!
Your dedication to visiting them everyday is just incredible. I know you hate to hear about how strong you are…but it’s very true