Echoes Stories
Families supported by Momentum’s Echoes bereavement service share their stories, remembering their children and reflecting on the support they have received.
Echoes Stories
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A Precious Moments Tribute Page in Andrew’s memory
Sophie and Neale Smith’s eldest son Andrew, died from cancer, in 2019, when he was just 13 years old. The Smith family, from West Sussex, have received support from Momentum’s bereavement service, Echoes, and two years ago they set up a Precious Moments Tribute Page in memory of Andrew. Sophie shares her thoughts about Andrew’s tribute page.
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Remembering James
Jane’s son, James, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour when he was 13 years old. After living with cancer for nine years, James very sadly passed away two years ago, when he was 22. Jane, from Wallington, London shares her story and fond memories of Christmas – James’ favourite time of the year.
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Star making with special mums
At the end of November, our Echoes team organised a star making event for some of the mums we support through our bereavement service.
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Remembering Freya
Ashlea’s daughter, Freya, 14, died very suddenly in December last year. Ashlea, from Hampton, shares her memories of Freya and talks about the support Momentum’s bereavement service, Echoes, has given her.
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Remembering Andrew – Sophie’s story
Sophie and Neale Smith’s eldest son Andrew, died from cancer, in 2019, when he was just 13 years old. The Smith family, from West Sussex, have received support from Momentum, and they set up a tribute fund webpage in memory of Andrew. Sophie shares their story:
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The importance of support – Dad, George, shares his story
George Alderman’s youngest son, Jimmy, very sadly died when he was just seven weeks old. George, from Weybridge, Surrey, shares their story.
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Thomas’s story
Thomas, 12, from West Sussex, very sadly lost his brother Andrew, 13, to cancer in 2019. Thomas talks about the relationship he had with Andrew, life without him, and the ways he remembers his big brother.