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Jaxson William Augustus Swank was, and still is, a blessing to all who had the privilege to meet him and to
those who have only been able to hear of him. He was an extremely handsome young boy with tousled sandy-brown hair,
big brown eyes that could light up a room, and a truly infectious smile. He was taken from his family and friends
just 1 month and 11 days short of his 2nd birthday, but to the many that loved him, it seems as late as yesterday
that he was running around, hugging, and laughing.
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Jaxson was a beautiful little boy filled with more love than most of us can hope to feel. He was outgoing, inquisitive,
playful, and a bit of a tease, if only to bring a smile to your face. He enjoyed being outside, swimming, reading
stories with his mom and dad, chasing others, traveling, bath-time, and had an obvious thirst for knowledge. Even at
a very young age, Jaxson questioned how the objects around him functioned, whether it be observing a sliding rocking
chair, looking on to mom in the kitchen, or watching dad fix something.
In his very brief time with us, Jaxson gave to so many people in so many
different ways. He was able to open hearts more deeply than they had ever been
opened before. He influenced many to change in new and positive ways. His
innocent, unconditional love stays a constant reminder to his family and friends
who miss him every day. His legacy of that true unconditional love is a gift
that he can no longer physically pass on to others, but it can be passed in his
memory. His family hopes that other children who may not have otherwise been given the opportunity to attend preschool or nurture their young talents be
given such an opportunity. As those children grow, they may learn of a little
boy who was like them, whose life was cut short, and because of him, their lives
have been made better.
Jaxson was a precious gift to all who knew him and all who knew of him. He was our "Peanut," our "Little Man," and our
"Best Buddy." We know he is safe in God's loving arms now, but for a brief time, he was our little angel on earth.
It is a sad and at the same time, warming feeling to know that there really are angels walking amongst us, we just
may not realize it until after they are gone.
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