About Owen

This blog is dedicated to our little sunshine angel Owen. We named him Owen because it means little warrior and we knew he would have to be with two older brothers. He was our little sunshine and his heart stopped beating unexpectedly on his 5 month birthday. We are devastated by the loss of our little guy. Hopefully, this blog will give readers a sense of what a beautiful spirit he was, how he completed our family and will help to keep his memory alive. We hope this gives light into our grieving process and can help other families that suffer a similar tragic loss.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Happy Birthday Owen!

Join us in his birthday celebration -- upload your photos here : https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/activity/ctkienq7g5nsm2mp9hgtq2r9eo4

For all of those who have been asking, the O'Brien's have set up a memorial fund for Owen on his 1st birthday. 

We are working to raise funds to establish a park here in Yardley on the Delaware River to honor all children lost too soon. We want to create a sanctuary where all grieving families can feel comfort in knowing their children are not forgotten and are ever so loved.

Owen Michael O'Brien Memorial Fund
c/o First Federal of Bucks County
PO BOX 32
Bristol, PA 19007-9893
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Saturday, February 2, 2013

Participate on Tuesday, February 12th


To join Owen's global birthday party, we recommend the following :

  1. Purchase 10 or less biodegradable, latex balloons. Latex is 100% biodegradable, as it is a natural product of rubber tree sap, it breaks down when exposed to the elements of nature. Research shows that under similar environmental conditions, latex balloons will biodegrade at about the same rate as a leaf from an oak tree. 
  2. Why only 10? Currently the states of Connecticut, Florida, Tennessee, Virginia, & California have laws in effect dealing with balloon releases, requiring that you use latex balloons releasing 10 balloons at the most at one time. Legislation is pending in Massachusetts and New York.
  3. Visit your local grocery store or florist to fill your latex balloons with helium.
  4. Attach an index card on each balloon with your note to Owen. Examples can be of how you are inspired by Owen's sunshine to live life to the fullest each day.
  5. Please also include this blog URL on your index card : SunshineForOwen.blogspot.com, so we can invite new friends to join in Sunshine for Owen.
  6. On Tuesday, February 12th, please take a picture of your balloon(s) and post them to this blog, and/or the event invite including your city, state and country!
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Sunshine for Owen

Hi All!

Only 10 days until Owen's 1st Birthday Celebration. We will celebrate with him around each and everyone one of us, no matter where you live- as his spirit is and always will be with us.

To show our love for him and his family, the O'Brien's, please join us in a cross- country and perhaps global launch of his annual birthday celebration - "Sunshine into the Sky."

Stay tuned for how you can participate!

Cheers,
Owen's Fan Club


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