For Elijah, May he Rest in Peace
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My name is Dyshaun Hines, and I've created this fundraiser in memory of Elijah Wade, who was the first born son of my best friend William Lynch. Will and I have been friends for 20 years dating back to high school.
When Elijah, "E", was born, Will never once hesitated to dedicate his life to his son, and his family as a provider, teacher, and friend to them.
When Elijah was a toddler, and we were just young men - we would marvel over how "strong" E's calf's were. Will would always talk about how much he couldn't wait to teach E basketball, the sport he himself loved most. As E grew older, the strong calf's we marveled at turned out to be the first sign of the fact that E was born with Muscular Dystrophy.
After 13 years of smiling and being the light in the room, Elijah is finally now at peace.
No words or offerings are ever enough to ease the pain of the loss of a child. This request is intended to just be a little help to get through the process.
I personally appreciate any support you can offer. All proceeds will go directly to the family
Thank you,
Dyshaun
Facebook Post from Elijah's Father, William Lynch :
My heart is broken... the strongest man I knew doesn’t have to fight anymore, I asked how could someone smile and be so happy going through so much pain. That’s true courage and strength MY HERO LIVES FOREVER
Facebook Post from Elijah's Mother, La'Shonda Wade:
Our beautiful boy, Elijah passed away last night June 12,2020. He is finally at rest and not hurting anymore. Elijah has been the best son to me and his father and the best brother to his little sisters. We are not okay, but we will be. I appreciate everyone who loved him and prayed for him. It means so much. I’m so grateful to have been blessed to be his mother. He was such a mommy’s boy. And would always laugh at me and his dad’s adult jokes. He loved his sisters, especially Willow. My baby fought hard, for a long long time. I know that he’s in heaven being loved on by his poppop, Ellis and GG Alice listening to stories about his dad. He’s being guided by Ms. Davida and hugged and kissed on by Aunt Alma because she loved boys. My grandfather is probably telling him Earth shaker Dave stories and uncle David is giving him his last haircut like he did his first. And I’m sure he’s eating cheeseburgers up there with bacon and a lot of ketchup. He’s always loved my cooking, he’ll have to give everyone my recipes so that they can cook for him. I know that our boy is happy, I felt that. He is at peace, up there walking around(because he hated running) looking at all the beauty in heaven and playing with all the dogs. My God, he will be missed by so many, he was such an awesome boy. Sweet and loving like his mommy and charismatic and charming like his daddy. And he carried that strong will to fight, I believe having Will and I as parents gave him that fire to fight through life and give everything his best. Elijah is the only child I know that will literally smile through his pain. His entire life was loud and happy he loved his place in our chaotic family. He was our boy, the best son and an awesome big brother. I feel him all around me and it soothes my soul somewhat. I’m going to miss my beautiful baby, I always told him how beautiful he was with his black curly hair and freckles like his momma, he would always say “I know” in his irritated voice. Ugh I could write for days about my boy. But I’ll leave it at this: Elijah was taken to heaven on a chariot of fire in a whirlwind. My boy is finally able to rest❤️
When Elijah, "E", was born, Will never once hesitated to dedicate his life to his son, and his family as a provider, teacher, and friend to them.
When Elijah was a toddler, and we were just young men - we would marvel over how "strong" E's calf's were. Will would always talk about how much he couldn't wait to teach E basketball, the sport he himself loved most. As E grew older, the strong calf's we marveled at turned out to be the first sign of the fact that E was born with Muscular Dystrophy.
After 13 years of smiling and being the light in the room, Elijah is finally now at peace.
No words or offerings are ever enough to ease the pain of the loss of a child. This request is intended to just be a little help to get through the process.
I personally appreciate any support you can offer. All proceeds will go directly to the family
Thank you,
Dyshaun
Facebook Post from Elijah's Father, William Lynch :
My heart is broken... the strongest man I knew doesn’t have to fight anymore, I asked how could someone smile and be so happy going through so much pain. That’s true courage and strength MY HERO LIVES FOREVER
Facebook Post from Elijah's Mother, La'Shonda Wade:
Our beautiful boy, Elijah passed away last night June 12,2020. He is finally at rest and not hurting anymore. Elijah has been the best son to me and his father and the best brother to his little sisters. We are not okay, but we will be. I appreciate everyone who loved him and prayed for him. It means so much. I’m so grateful to have been blessed to be his mother. He was such a mommy’s boy. And would always laugh at me and his dad’s adult jokes. He loved his sisters, especially Willow. My baby fought hard, for a long long time. I know that he’s in heaven being loved on by his poppop, Ellis and GG Alice listening to stories about his dad. He’s being guided by Ms. Davida and hugged and kissed on by Aunt Alma because she loved boys. My grandfather is probably telling him Earth shaker Dave stories and uncle David is giving him his last haircut like he did his first. And I’m sure he’s eating cheeseburgers up there with bacon and a lot of ketchup. He’s always loved my cooking, he’ll have to give everyone my recipes so that they can cook for him. I know that our boy is happy, I felt that. He is at peace, up there walking around(because he hated running) looking at all the beauty in heaven and playing with all the dogs. My God, he will be missed by so many, he was such an awesome boy. Sweet and loving like his mommy and charismatic and charming like his daddy. And he carried that strong will to fight, I believe having Will and I as parents gave him that fire to fight through life and give everything his best. Elijah is the only child I know that will literally smile through his pain. His entire life was loud and happy he loved his place in our chaotic family. He was our boy, the best son and an awesome big brother. I feel him all around me and it soothes my soul somewhat. I’m going to miss my beautiful baby, I always told him how beautiful he was with his black curly hair and freckles like his momma, he would always say “I know” in his irritated voice. Ugh I could write for days about my boy. But I’ll leave it at this: Elijah was taken to heaven on a chariot of fire in a whirlwind. My boy is finally able to rest❤️
Organizer and beneficiary
Dyshaun Hines
Organizer
Philadelphia, PA
William Lynch
Beneficiary