Rally for Ross Howard

Update: 5.9.25

Hello all.

Unfortunately my update today does not bring forth welcoming news.

Last week, Ross, suffered a vasospasm which led to a small stroke and an aneurysm on the right side of the brain. This time it affected his brain stem. The thought was that he would recover from this. But, that’s not the case.

This week Ross’s brain began to hemorrhage and there is nothing the doctors can do. Jan and family had to make the extremely difficult decision to let Ross go. In doing so, they will be honoring his wishes of being an organ donor, and he will be giving new life to others… in true Ross fashion.

As you can imagine, the mental, emotional, and physical stress this has placed on Jan is tremendous. She is now walking the path I walk. Life without her person. And Christian will live the life my children live, life with Daddy looking down from above.

Any and all help we can offer at this time is greatly appreciated.

Jan and Christian need all the love they can receive right now.

Heaven will NEVER be the same with Nate and Ross side by side. ❤️‍

Thank you for ALL you have done and continue to do for our family.

Cassie

On the morning of April 11, 2025, Nate’s cousin, Ross Howard, suffered a brain aneurysm and stroke. This has shocked us all and left his family reeling.

Like Nate, he is an extremely private person. Also like Nate, he is one of the first to help those in need, but will never ask for help when he himself is in need.

That is where I am stepping in. They need help. He has undergone a major cranial surgery and will need to relearn life as he knew it. This will mean a loss of income for them and as we are all unfortunately aware, a great deal of added stress, something they absolutely do not need.

If you are willing and able to help, please do. If you would rather help via Venmo (this will help Jan instantly) reach out and I will give you this information.

From the bottom of our grief stricken hearts, thank you. It truly takes a village and I know how strong ours is.

Cassie