Final expenses, celebration of life, support for Jaxs family

From Jax's mother Cherilynne: With a broken heart, I share the news that our beloved Jax Gratton has been found — and she is no longer with us. There are no words strong enough for the grief we are feeling. The light she carried, the love she gave so freely, and the joy she brought into our lives have been taken from this world far too soon.

I want to thank everyone — near and far — who has shown up for us. Everyone who shared her story. Everyone who shared her face. Everyone who sent out a prayer, a hope, a kind thought. Everyone who hit the ground running and hasn’t stopped.

You have brought so much light into our lives during the darkest time. Your words, your support, your strength — they’ve helped keep us going. You’ve reminded us that we can’t give up, and we won’t, not until she was found. Now, we grieve together.

I will never forget your kindness.

This has opened my eyes in ways I can’t ignore. It’s not just about Jax — it’s about all of you in the LGBTQIA+ community who face the world every day with courage, just wanting to live, love, and exist safely and equally. That should never be a fight. And yet it is.

Jax Gratton was a light — I know that. She lit up so many lives just by being herself. Unapologetically. Fiercely. Fully. I see her in every act of love and strength you’ve shown, and I wish peace, love, and protection for all of you.

I hope for a world that’s safer — for me, for my children, and for all of us who are connected by care and compassion.

Please remember: you are not alone. If you need help, speak up. It is never too late.

Thank you — truly — for everything.

* This GoFundMe will now serve as a way to take care of Jax's final expenses, a beautiful life celebration of life, support for jax's family, and any other items that are needed to make sure we get Justice for Jax!