I would like to share with you the life of a very wonderful young man, my son Russell Sawicki. He was diagnosed with Epitheloid Sarcoma 5 years ago. After a very brave and hard struggle, he lost his life last July 8th surrounded by his dad, brother, mother, fiancé', her family and a very dear friend. He lived his life to the fullest even when he felt awful.

He was a very kind and gentle young man and was always able to put people at ease with his amazing smile and wit. We don't know why he was taken from us at such a young age. He had so much to live for and so much ahead of him, but I do know that while he was here and even now that he is gone, he is not forgotten.

He is not forgotten by his many fraternity brothers and friends from High School. He's not forgotten by the people at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, not by the radiation group in Bellingham, UW Medical Center, nor last but not least by St. Josephs Hospital in Bellingham. Everyone was so wonderful with him and to him. We will never forget the wonderful people we had the privilege to work side by side with during his treatments. His death has left a pretty big hole in our lives, but we know that he wants us to fill it love, thankfulness and gratefulness, so that's what we'll do.