Donor Family Quilt

June 26, 1959 -December 15, 2008

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Jimmy Noel Blazer was the second of four sons born to Howard and Ruth Blazer. He was born in Florence, AL on June 26, 1959, and died in Troy, AL on December 15, 2008, at the age of 49. He is survived by his parents, brothers, Tim and Joe, daughters, Leslie and Savannah, and granddaughter, Jada Sierra. Jimmy was preceded in death by his brother, Phillip.

Jimmy loved to fish and ALABAMA football. The picture on his Quilt Square is a favorite of his family. It was taken in 1988 at his favorite fishing hole on the Russian River, Alaska.

Ruth Morris Blazer,
Mother

March 15, 1935 -October 26, 2014

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August 21, 1997 -October 24, 2009

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October 17, 2010 – July 14, 2017

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November 16, 1974 – September 10, 2019

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Hollie was a bright light in a dark world. She lived to make others smile. She had a gift and passion for raising and rehabilitating God’s creatures of all kinds. Her laugh and sense of humor were infectious. She enjoyed life, especially pontooning, horseback riding, the Arkansas Razorbacks, and anything mischievous.

There will never be another as unique as Hollie. However, her generous spirit has restored sight to two people. She will continue to live on through the donations of her bone and tissue. We are so proud pf her legacy.

January 13, 1963 -September 27, 2007

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Chris’Quilt Square: The green is from his work shirt, he was a welder, so it had some holes burned in it. The yellow shirt was mine. I needed to be close to him forever, this was my way of doing it. The center round is from his every day play shirt- he loved to fish and hunt, so I see him riding into the sunset fishing with God.

P.S.: The Quilt Square is not perfect. Chris was not.

Thank you,
Ruby Boyington Chessher

July 18, 1948 -February 9, 2015

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April 10, 1987 -October 10, 2011

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Our son, my brother Austin had love of life with a smile you’d never forget. His love of hunting, fishing and a true talent with his hands, has earned Austin one of God’s best carpenters in heaven. Our family never realized just how fragile life is, but yet when your loved one is called Home, and to know Austin’s life continues on in others, is another gift from God. The quilt square was a picture of Austin and our golden retrievers. Austin asked his sister to take this picture a few weeks before God called him home. This quilt square truly represents our Austin, our son and my brother.

We love you dearly and miss you more,

Mom, Dad and Sissy

August 18, 1988 -November 27, 2009

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January 31, 1980 -June 26, 2003

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Josh, a Registered Nurse at Mobile Infirmary, was a May 3rd, 2003 graduate of the University of Mobile, where he received both the John W. Donald Award and the Bedsole Award. The Donald is a Nursing School award given at pinning, and the Bedsole is granted by faculty ballot to the student who has shown the most significant progress while at the University. Weeks after his graduation he was killed in an automobile accident near Dauphin Island, AL.

He was a resident of Mobile, AL where he lived at home with his dad, Clay his mother, Karen and brother, Joel.

Being a nurse, Josh made it known that he supported ORGAN DONATION, his parents, Clay & Karen and only brother, Joel, had no reserves making this decision. Just as Josh did here on earth working as a nurse in the medical field… His last act on earth was to save 6 lives with his organ donation:

On June 27th, 2005 the heart was transplanted into a 51 year old male. The liver was transplanted into a 45 year old male. Both lungs were transplanted into a 29 year old male. The pancreas was transplanted into a 34 year old male. The right kidney was transplanted into a 34 year old male. The left kidney was transplanted into a 65 year old male. These recipients were both suffering from end-stage kidney disease. All of these recipients are recovering at this time.

Josh’s patch was made by his mother, Karen. She took one of his nursing uniform green scrub tops and used that for the main background. The last photo taken of him by her before he died is laminated and placed on the patch. His RN nursing emblem was embroidered on along with his website link address. It was outlined in a maroon color trim which was both his High School “Faith Academy” and University of Mobile school colors.

January 31, 1980 – June 26, 2003

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August 1, 1984 – August 8, 2017

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My son Patrick was a chef and this square is made from a section of one of his aprons he wore at work.  I chose this picture because it was the day before his wedding day and it was the happiest I ever saw him.

Susan Brawley, Mother

March 7, 1945 -October 11, 2007

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Teri was a very energetic, vivacious, ambitious person. She loved life to the fullest; always doing things, going places and exploring new adventures. To be with her was interesting and very exciting times. She worked very hard at anything she undertook to do.

Even in death Teri elected to donate her body for the benefit of medical research. May those who received these gifts be blessed with longer and richer lives. Her ashes will be joined with the sea. We know that Heaven is a richer place today because she is there; but we sincerely miss her great energy and vibrant smiles.

Her family.

December 5, 1987 -August 10, 2015

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February 10, 1961 -December 24, 2011

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October 27, 1949 – July 27, 2015

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September 6, 1960 -October 5, 2015

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August 22, 1993 – March 8, 2020

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This quilt square is a reflection of God’s beauty, His gift of eternity and Megan’s heart.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on Him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation: but is passed from death unto life. John 5:24

Our Meg, we love you so much. We are grateful of your choice to give life so that one may live and most of all that you gave your heart and soul to Jesus Christ, for now you live forever. We hold on until we are reunited.

Love,

Your Family

September 21, 1990 -February 8, 2014

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My full name is John Keenon Bromberg, Jr. That’s Keenon with an “o.” I was named after my father, who was named after his grandfather- John F. Keenon. My parents decided to call me Keenon since my father is called John.

Now, for all of you who are called by your middle name too, you know how it feels to go through life always having others accidently calling you by your first name instead of your middle. In my case, this problem was compounded by a name that was constantly misspelled.

But, other than these two snags, I actually enjoyed my unusual name very much. And I certainly lived up to its uniqueness in every aspect of my life: from being one of the most sincerely happy-to-meet-you people you’ve ever encountered, to being one of the wittiest guys at the table, to- not least of all- being the only one in the room with the most extensive movie trivia knowledge you could imagine!

And, if I do say so myself, I never met a person who didn’t like me. You would have liked me too.

I am Keenon Bromberg.

August 14, 1996 – October 29, 2017

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December 26, 2007 -July 1, 2015

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July 18, 1917 – October 5, 2004

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This quilt square was made by Bonnie Brown Giacobbe, oldest child of Willard P. Brown and Catherine J. Brown. Bill was married to Catherine for 33 years until her death in 1972. All four of Bill’s children are from his marriage to Catherine. The background material for the square is from the lining of a sports coat belonging to Bill. It was one of his second wife’s, Jackie, favorites. The “man in the moon” represents Bill Brown, looking over his off-spring. The large stars represent Mr. Brown’s two wives and four grown children. The fifteen stars scattered in the sky portray his 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

April 25, 1969 -October 23, 2015

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August, 1977 – November, 1993

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Sid was a very outgoing and fun loving young man. Sid enjoyed all kinds of sports, mostly he enjoyed talking on his phone to his girlfriends and hanging out with his buddies. Sid was killed in a car wreck when he tried to swerve to miss hitting a dog. Sid was only 16 years old. This design is on Sid’s favorite shirt with his Junior class picture taken with him wearing the same shirt.

Karla Dupree,
Mother

August 11, 2005 -December 4, 2009

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March 19, 1943 -May 15, 2007

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April 9, 1965 – May 4, 2019

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June 28, 1985 – May 17, 2018

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October 19, 1982 – July 21, 2017

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August 9, 1940 -February 18, 2015

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May 30, 1950 – April 14, 2016

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October 22, 1967 -January 22, 2015

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August 30, 2007 -June 16, 2014

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This beautiful amazing little hero was our sunshine on a cloudy day; he was the definition of joy, laughter, kindness and most importantly love. Kobe always had a smile on his face for anyone and everyone he came across; he always found the beauty in life. He lived the fullest six years that anyone could hope to live in a lifetime. Kobe’s legacy is being carried on in the lives of the five people he was able to save. Kobe taught us how to live for today and even though he is gone today he will not be forgotten tomorrow!

May 4, 1988 -October 22, 2008

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August 16, 1994 -July 8, 2006

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October 16, 1991 – September 5, 2016

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November 10, 1933 -July 3, 2011

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February 18, 1976 -July 20, 2004

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David’s quilt patch reflects his love of others, expressed in the heart with an explosion (of love) in the background. As a donor, his heart could not be used, but his act of love in becoming a donor is best demonstrated by a heart. One of his closest friends, a post-graduate student in graphic design, designed the patch. Two friends at church, both excellent sewers, implemented the design. All three friends who made the patch knew David for many years. They loved him as did most of the people who knew him. My hope is others will be moved to become organ donors through David’s gift.

Nancy Carlisle, David’s mother

October 10, 1979 -May 21, 2011

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