Dear Gavin,

I never knew you. I never met you. I will never be able to meet you while I am on this Earth. But I don't worry because I know one day I'll get to see your big, smiling face. I cannot wait for that day. I remember hearing about your passing. An innocent child taken to soon in a stupid, but tragic ATV accident. I remember feeling hatred towards the man who was driving and being reckless and causing it to flip on top of you. I remember hearing that you had switched places with some other kids right before the accident happened.

I do not know if it was God's plan. It doesn't feel like it, but maybe it is. You passed two days before my birthday. Your funeral was set on the day I was supposed to have my party. It was immediately canceled so I could attend. I still remember it even though I try not to because who wants to remember a child's funeral? No one.

Children should not have to be buried by their parents. It's just wrong! I befriended your parents on Facebook not long after. I never even realized that I had seen your brother around the school were my mom worked for years. He was always so easy to spot with curly, blonde hair. His ma called him her little Clay Matthews and a chill, mellow surfer dude. Speaking of your ma, aka Mama Larianne, we have become somewhat friends. We haven't met in person yet, but hopefully that will change eventually. I am just amazed at how she is able to go through life after something like this. And I am not saying she doesn't hide her feelings because I know she does, but the fact that she can do it day after day is awe inspiring. Same goes for your dad, he is just trying to be strong for Bogie, your little brother. I just want the Knapp family to know that I love them and that they are always in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,

Rebecca Jeffers XOXO

Gavin Michael Knapp 2003-2015