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Mark and Amy Simmonds
Grandparents
William and Karen Simmonds
Harold and Linda Hankins
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Uncle Matt and Aunt Liz Simmonds
Cousins Rachel and Luke Simmonds
Uncle John and Aunt Jen Simmonds
Cousin Celia Simmonds
Uncle Ken and Aunt Melissa Lemler
Cousins Michaela and Sydney Lemler
Uncle Tom and Aunt Laura Chandler
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William and Karen Simmonds
Harold and Linda Hankins
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Birth Date: 11/10/2003
Death Date: 1/1/2004
Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery
Gleaner, Lot 113D, Grave 4
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| Logan Thomas Simmonds was our special angel sent from God. He was born one month early on November 10, 2003 at 3:06pm. He weighed 5 pounds and 11 ounces and was 181/4 inches long. He had a beautiful head of dark, wavy hair, a button nose and long toes.Logan was diagnosed prenatally with a diaphragmatic hernia, which currently affects 1 in 2500 births. The hernia caused many of his lower organs to invade the chest cavity. This caused his lung growth to be greatly compromised. Survival rate for his birth defect have been reported between 50-70% nationally. In addition to the hernia diagnosis, he also had the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck twice, which caused his heart to decelerate in the womb. He had to be monitored for a full week before he was born. This may be why he decided to come a month early! After he was born, the doctors had also detected a heart defect, which was not detected prenatally. Logan fought these challenges and many subsequent battles from the moment he was born, enduring several surgeries along the way. Logan fought for 52 days. During that time, we were able to learn about our special little boy. He liked being on his tummy. He liked for you to rub his head and arms. He liked his hands to be massaged. He liked for you to talk to him. A few times, he opened his eyes while you talked to him. He liked for you to sing to him and read stories. He also liked to be held. He did not like for you to touch his feet or nose. If it was too loud in the room, he would get upset. He was very stubborn, doing things at his own pace and on his own timeline. Even on the last day, when his little body was giving up, his determination to stay with us kept him hanging on for many hours longer than expected. This is where his fighter personality helped him to survive for almost two months.His short life will forever remain precious to his family and friends. He won the hearts of many doctors and nurses as well. Although we miss him dearly, we know God has bigger plans for him in heaven. We know he is one of God's best angels, watching over other sick babies who need his courage and determination to continue to fight. We are very proud of his remarkable strength which has become his legacy for many to carry with them forever. |
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Just three days after Logan was born, he showed us what a fighter he was.
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Logan loved being on his tummy.
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We fell in love with his dark hair and button nose.
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Mommy gets to hold Logan for the very first time.
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Santa Logan wishes you a Merry Christmas. He loved being snuggled in this outfit.
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The Simmonds Family celebrate Christmas together.
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This is Logan on one of his best days. He loved being held by Mommy on this day.
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Our sweet Logan is now with the other angels in heaven.
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Sweet Dreams little one. Mommy and Daddy love and miss you so much. We will be together again in heaven.
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