We wake up, get work, go back home and rinse and repeat – or at least it feels that way sometimes. In truth, there are a million moments in between where we interact with others and we can’t help but wonder what folks will think about us once we aren’t showing up, perhaps once we are gone. Some very thoughtful members of the community share their thoughts on this with us below.
Jim Brewer
That I was a good father, a good husband, and a great grandfather. Read More>>
Dana Carmel
I hope people say that I helped them feel cared for during an important life transition, that I was generous with my time and resources, and that I left a positive impact on the community I love. Read More>>
Christy Young
I would love to be remembered in stories about my love of all things roller skating. Read More>>
Jeff Musgrave
He cared! He was real! He was genuine! From my children to my employees to my customers. I just want them to know I care and I am doing my best to fulfill their dreams and ideas. Life is not about money or stuff. It is about relationships. I have tried to be a positive influence and servant to everyone i meet. Read More>>
FlyKickz
I hope people will talk about how hard I worked to make my vision come to life, how passionate I was about my art, giving back to the youth and helping those in need and how I never gave up even when faced with adversity. I hope they say she wasn’t perfect, but she was perfectly flawed and that’s what made her so special. Read More>>
pollyana conte
When I’m gone, I don’t want people to remember me for my name or accomplishments—I want them to remember my story of redemption. I hope they’ll say that my life and my art reflected a real change that only God could bring. Read More>>
Felicia Shanken
When I’m gone, I hope people remember me as someone who saw the potential in others before they saw it in themselves. I want them to say I was a woman of courage and conviction, who faced fear, obstacles, and self-doubt, yet never let those define me. Read More>>
Dev H
I want it to be one of faithful service and unwavering love. Let people say I put family at the center and that I was a wife who partnered well, a mother who showed up even on the messy days, and someone who made a home a place of safety and laughter. Read More>>
Stephanie Daily
I hope that people will say that they met the real me every time. I made them feel welcome in awkward situations. That I was relatable, that I made them laugh. They felt like a better person after meeting me. Read More>>
Hadassah Treu
I hope people will see and tell my story as a story of overcoming, faith, faithfulness, and fruitfulness. I want to be remembered as a blessed overcomer, as the one who has endured and whose light shone brightly in the darkness of multiple losses, disappointments, and challenges. I want to leave a legacy of words: the words in all my books, poems, and articles. Read More>>
Daniel Torres
I hope that when I’m gone people see that I overcame anxiety and depression through the strength of Jesus Christ. I was able to get baptized and start living out my faith publicly. I was gifted the tool of my voice and communication to tell the story of others in sports but he also gifted me a voice to spread the good news of God. Read More>>
Chantal Miyagishima
That I helped them gain the confidence to knit more garments, and try making their own clothes. It’s such a rewarding experience, and my hope is to be the stepping stone into making their own handmade wardrobe. Read More>>
Kisha Washington
The story I hope people tell others when I’m gone is she helped change the way the industry looks at chefs, mental health and well-being. The organization Kisha put together was a place that was safe, chefs could be seen and heard, and she helped others not in the industry understand what chefs and hospitality individuals really go through. Read More>>
Michelle Carey
When I’m gone, I hope the story people tell about me is that through HiiPOP, I helped create a space where they felt like they belonged. Overall, when I see my members on a weekly basis, my biggest concern is that they feel valued, worthy and loved. Feeling connected to other people and to something that is bigger than themselves is where happiness lies. Read More>>
Tonya Cross
The story I hope people would tell about me when I’m gone is that she loved her community! Everything that I do is centered around community. With my brand Accented Glory, creating things by hand gives me joy and peace. I believe that positive energy is passed on to each design I handcraft. Read More>>
Candy Hoehn
That I was able to make a difference in their lives. My hope is always to help the people I care about live better, and to be there for them in their everyday moments. Read More>>
Dr. Natasha Ramsey
When I’m gone, I hope the story people tell about me is that I created spaces where others felt seen, safe, and brave enough to heal. I want them to say I lived out my faith in a way that made room for people to lay down their pain and pick up hope. Read More>>
James Snow
Great question…….because I don’t believe that legacy is about the money you leave behind – it is about the difference you’ve made in the lives of others. Read More>>
Yoram Gal
The true story. Read More>>
Trini LaShawn
My legacy is my main motivation and the true reason why I do what I do. During my 17 years as a classroom teacher and my 5 years as a tarot reader, my mission has always remained the same: to encourage, inspire and support others to love who they are and to have courage to do what they feel called to do. Read More>>
Samuel Mensah
Mmm!! I hope people will say that I was someone who never walked past a child without giving them hope. That I used my life to encourage, uplift, and open doors for others, especially those who felt forgotten. Read More>>
