Laurie has suffered an unimaginable amount of loss in a very short time. She lost her husband, Darrell—her partner, her rock, and truly one of a kind—and heartbreakingly, also lost both of her beloved dogs the very same day. If you knew Darrell, you know this man refused to slow down. After losing his leg below the knee, surviving a spinal injury that put him in a wheelchair, and just having pelvic surgery days before his passing, Darrell was still very much Darrell. Always moving, always into something, and always proving that life wasn’t going to tell him when to stop. If there was a way to turn a normal day into an adventure (or mild chaos), he somehow found it. Darrell had a way of meeting hardship with humor and grit, and he loved Laurie fiercely through every twist, turn, and “what now?” moment life threw their way. His absence leaves a space that can’t be filled, but his stories, stubborn determination, and larger-than-life presence will always be part of those who knew him. This GoFundMe is to help Laurie breathe for a moment. To give her space to grieve without worrying about immediate expenses, and to remind her she doesn’t have to carry this alone. Any donation, share, or kind word means more than words can express. Please help support Laurie during this incredibly difficult time.