Memorial
A memorial fund has been set up for the family of a young mother, wife, artist and community activist, who was taken from us more than a half-century too soon. BJ was bright, funny, but most of all a giving, caring individual.
To donate, send a check to:
Anyone who visits here often has surely been alerted to the story, as painstakingly detailed at Atomictumor.
As a footnote, say “thanks” if you get a chance to John McKittrick, President of ORNL Federal Credit Union, for staying at work until 6 p.m. on a Friday evening to get this done. It was 5 p.m. when I first spoke with him, and he really went the extra mile by making it happen today instead of waiting until Monday.
6 comments Friday 17 Nov 2006 | Netmom | Etc.


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Thanks, netmom for all your help.
You are amazing.
Thanks!
Farewell, BJ…
If you’re not familiar with the situation at Atomic Tumor, Jake’s beloved BJ died on Friday after a short, but, powerful illness. Pray, or, do whatever it is you do, he has shared so much with us. (Sorry I’m a……
[...] Two weeks ago I asked for some prayers, good wishes, or whatever would help Atomictumor's wife in her struggle with a sudden infection. It started with the flu and quickly turned into a life and death situation. I'm very sad to report that she past away on November 17, 2006. BJ was only 29 years old. Things were improving for a while but in the end it was not meant to be. They had two small kids and memorial fund information can be found here. [...]
[...] Posted on Monday 20 November 2006 Two weeks ago I asked for some prayers, good wishes, or whatever would help Atomictumor's wife in her struggle with a sudden infection. It started with the flu and quickly turned into a life and death situation. I'm very sad to report that she past away on November 17, 2006. BJ was only 29 years old. Things were improving for a while but in the end it was not meant to be. They had two small kids and memorial fund information can be found here. [...]