Howard Curtis IV

My Gofundme to to cover funeral and burial expenses for my late son, Howard F Curtis IV. I lost him tragically on July 9th, 2019. His 25th birthday was July 18th ...but instead of celebrating his life, i buried him 2 days before. I have 2 boys and they mean the world to me. I have lost part of my heart and very soul... and now this expense of laying him to rest has been haunting me ever since.  

The shining light in this tragedy is that in December, i am going to be a grandmother. My sweet son and his beautiful fiance' are having a baby girl... and true to my son's love for cars... her name will be Silvia.  

Since his passing, i had requested that in lieu of flowers that people donate to the Tourette Syndrome Association in his name. I also donated his brain in hopes to help find a cure.  My son Howard was diagnosed at the age of 5 at John Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore. 

I recently found out that my retirement plan does not have a hardship withdrawal so I have no way of paying this debt. I have tried everything from trying to apply for a personal loan to refinancing my car loan. 

My target amount that that I am trying to reach includes a grave marker - but if i can't raise that much then he will get a marker eventually. 

I am asking to please find it in your heart to help me to close this painful chapter so I can start healing again. I am a very proud person and the thought of even posting this is painful but this isn't about my pride anymore. I need help as many parent's do when they are faced with such a tragic situation. No parent should have to bury a child.