Kathleen Alynne Hayden
November 1978 – June 1985
This bright, beautiful little girl came into my life at the stroke of 5:29 AM on November the 8th of 1978. She was a happy child with apple cheeks and bright red curls and green eyes. She loved yogurt, the Smurfs and her toy Gizmo and playing Barbie dolls with her sister. She loved animals and people and nature.
Katie was a great kid. One that you enjoyed being with just because she enjoyed being with you. The last time we spoke to each other, the last words she said to me were, “I love you so much Mommy!” and I smiled and told her, “I love you too, Katie”.
And then she was gone.
On June 13th 1985 an impaired (stoned) man driving a 5 ton truck blew a stop light and ran over our car. In 11 seconds it was all over, and in 11 seconds, our lives changed forever.
It’s hard to believe that 20 years have passed. It seems like just the other day that she was with me. Some days I can still hear her voice and the memory of her touch is so clear. And other days it’s like a dream. A wonderful dream that turned into a nightmare.
So today, I honor my child.
I will always love you. I will always miss you. You will be, forever, in my heart.
AND forever in my heart too, dear Katie! I’ll always love you!
I am going to think of the happy times! I love you, Maribeth!
My heart goes out to you on the anniversary of Katie’s death. She was the most sunshiney little girl I ever met, always with a big smile! I love you (((((Maribeth))))
that’s so touching. I’m sorry to hear.
Big Hugs to you on this anniversary. It’s a terrible thing that this happened. I believe she will always be with you no matter what.
BTW….She was very beautiful
My heart goes out to you on the anniversary of Katie’s passing. It is such a tragic thing that happened. My prayers are with you on this day and I know Katie is with you always in your heart.