May 30, 1985–September 6, 2008. To our precious daughter, Jacquie, our Jax, our "Tink," and our Angel; Happy Birthday. On this day, 39 years ago, you came into our lives and completed our family circle of four.

That circle will never be broken. It is hard to believe that we have celebrated 16 birthdays without you. It seems it has been forever since you left us—forever since we heard your laughter, saw your smile, and hugged you tight.

Not a day goes by that we don't think of you and grieve for you. We remember the wonderful times we shared together with family and friends, and we cherish those memories deep in our hearts, knowing that death cannot take them from us. We watched you grow into an amazing woman, one who was confident and shared her enthusiasm for life with those around her.

You wanted to make the world a better place by teaching young children how to be caring, compassionate, and considerate. You gave so much of yourself to others, wanting to make sure they knew how much you cared. The strength, courage, and determination you showed during your fight has helped so many others fight their own battles with cancer.

You have taught us all to never give up, to believe that there is always hope, and that we are stronger because of the family and friends in our lives. The gift of your birth brought us endless joy, happiness, and love. Our gift to you is to carry on your legacy, to honor your life, to continue to work towards your dream of a world without cancer, an.