A Dedication to Porter

It is sad for all of us to hear of Porter's passing. There hasn't been a single person who has not been truly touched by Porter. We have been so thankful for the overwhelming support and sympathy. We felt like dedicating a website to Porter's memory would not only be a tribute to his short life and tell his story, but also be a place to "visit" Porter. We thank you for visiting his site and browsing through our pages. Please sign our guest book. We plan to have it bound into a book next year.

Dedications and Remembrances for Porter

One Year Anniversary (March 21, 2009)

March 21st came again so quickly and with such a difficult anniversary we were at a lost as how to spend this most difficult day. It seemed appropriate to lay Porter to rest on this day at Olney Cemetery in Pendleton Oregon. We invited anyone interested in attending the burial to a non-formal gathering in Pendleton. We were humbled by the support of such wonderful family and friends. Becky's Dad and his partner Kris attended, Porter's great grandparents Ken and Iris, Porter's Great great Aunt and Uncle Lynn and Janet, Porter's great great cousin Teri, Porter's aunt and uncle Darcie and Andy as well as his cousin Joey. Porter's Godparents Jeremy and Kelli and Becky's friends Lesa and Kenn. The non-formal gathering was very memorable and we were blessed to share such an difficult occasion with so many. To see pictures or read the poem visit the memorial page.

Nevada Association for Play Therapy Conference (April 25 & 26, 2008)

Becky was the president of the Nevada Association for Play Therapy the year Porter died. His death was a month before the annual conference held in Reno Nevada. The board of directors, as well as others, chipped in to ensure the conference would come together smoothly in Becky's absence. They dedicated their efforts and the conference as a whole to the memory of Porter. Dr. Garry Landreth, the conference presenter and well-known clinician and founder of the Association for Play Therapy, highlighted the dedication of the conference to Porter.

Kindercare Preschool (September 21, 2008)

On September 21, 2008 the Kindercare staff, lead by Porter's best friend's mom Amy, placed a plaque of remembrance at the preschool. The plaque hangs by the front door and will have yellow ducks painted permanently around the plaque when the center gets repainted. There was some discussion if it was best to place it in a specific room, but even though Porter had a short life, he certainly spent many hours in many different classrooms. We are so honored that Porter's memory will stay alive in a place he cherished so much. We have been touched by the overwhelming support and care from the teachers and staff at Kindercare.