"I don’t really know how to put this into words. Aubrey was Chris’s whole life. He always told me that the best thing to ever happen to him was Aubrey and he was happiest when he was with her. They referred to each other as “poopy” or “poopy butt” and one of Aubrey’s first words was “Dadoo” (daddy). Chris was looking forward to finally getting his own place and so many things were looking up for him. I am so sad to know that he is gone and i will forever be sad for our daughter as we move towards the future. I will always make sure she knows how much her daddy loved her and will never let her memories of him fade away. My heart is broken as i remember all the good times we shared. From the moment we found out we were going to be parents at the young age of 20/21 to navigating the craziness of co-parenting together. We always came together for our daughter. Aubrey was made with love and she will always know love. Please say a prayer for Aubrey as she grows to understand. Everyone hold your loved ones a little tighter, today and always, in Chris’s honor. We will miss you more than you will ever know. " Taylor Breeden

Chris Wendle passed away on June 10, just three days before Aubrey's 5th birthday. Linda, Chris's mother, has set up a trust for Aubrey. All donations will go into Aubrey's trust in Chris's memory. 

We are asking everyone to send a memory or short story of Chris (picture included if possible) to [email redacted]  These memories will be compiled into a memory book for Aubrey to look at and read for years to come.