Out of the Darkness Community Walks

Team “Star Stuff” is participating in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Out of the Darkness Community Walk in Annapolis on September 28th. As part of this, we are raising funds for AFSP. AFSP is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy…

Reflection – By Chris Haas

When I think about Will, the first thing that comes to mind is his laugh. It was silly, it was sincere, and it was a fixture in my life growing up. But when I think back more broadly to Will’s role in my life, I can’t help but be grateful. Grateful to Will for his…

Readings

May 4, 2024 Something Beautiful Remains Martha Vashti Pearson Read by James Standish The tide recedes, but leaves behind
 Bright seashells on the sand.
 The sun goes down but gentle warmth
 Still lingers on the land.
 The music stops and yet it lingers on
 In sweet refrain.
 For every joy that passes
 Something beautiful remains.…

Eulogy – By Ben Fischer

May 4, 2024 After mom died, Dad talked about getting a cat for a long time. Will and I encouraged him repeatedly, but an application from the humane society sat on Dad’s desk for a few months and the hemming and hawing only got worse.  One August, Will told me: “We’re going to get Dad…

Eulogy – By Meredith Gray Fischer

May 4, 2024 Thank you for being here.  Thank you for the incredible care, love, and generosity you have graced us with in the wake of Will’s death. You have held us, supported us, fed us — reminded us we are not alone.  I am writing this on Friday, May 3, at about 9 pm.…

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