Help Julian's Family Lay Him to Rest

On the evening of February 23, 2022, our family was brought to our knees as we learned of the unexpected passing of our beloved Julian Ross.

Julian was born three months early. Weighing in at 2lbs, 2oz, he was born with no eyebrows, no fingernails, and to be honest, he kind of looked like a little alien baby. But his eyes - his eyes always had life.

Julian wasn't expected to make it home from the hospital, but he was stronger than the doctors gave him credit for, and God used him as an example to show what He could do.

His friends and family would describe him as respectful, full of life, hilarious, a rolling stone, a traveler, excitable, and most of all, a loving friend, brother, and son.

His mother, Tekla, made the comment to me, "He came into this world too soon and he left it too soon."

As you can imagine, she and the family are absolutely devastated. Because this death is so unexpected, there are no financial means in place to bring Julian's body home from Richmond, or for him to have the proper funeral that he deserves.

In his family's time of grief, the last thing they should be concerned with is financial burden. While asking for financial support is not easy, I know Julian's loved ones want to know how they can help, and this is the best and easiest way to do so. The family has food and necessities at home. They need to get their son home so he can rest in peace. If you are able to help in any way with this, they will be forever grateful.

We love you, Julian. Thank you for making this world happier. Until we see each other again ... give Grandma Carlson our love.