We wake up, get work, go back home and rinse and repeat – or at least it feels that way sometimes. In truth, there are a million moments in between where we interact with others and we can’t help but wonder what folks will think about us once we aren’t showing up, perhaps once we are gone. Some very thoughtful members of the community share their thoughts on this with us below.
Adele Hendricks
I hope any story told of me starts with a laugh, recalling a fun or joyful moment we shared and ends with an essence of love we had for one another Read more>>
Charis Kirchheimer
I hope they say I left traces worth finding. That my work made people pause, look closer, and feel something real. That I lived on my own terms, followed my instincts, and poured myself into the people and projects that mattered. And maybe they’ll remember that even with all the mystery, I loved deeply and meant it. Read more>>
Alicia Shapiro
I hope people remember me as a kind, friendly person who was always willing to help—when it was possible, and sometimes even when it wasn’t, but I tried anyway. I’d want them to know how much music means to me—not just in a casual way, but as something deeply woven into who I am. Read more>>
Amy Scruggs
I hope they say I showed up—with love, courage, and authenticity. That I used my voice not just to sing or speak, but to lift others up in their hardest moments. That I loved my family deeply, and that my dad’s final chapter wasn’t defined by disease, but by connection and grace. Read more>>
Julie Bravo
When I’m gone I hope that people remember my kindness and how I made others feel valued, loved and included. My favorite quote, which is from the classic film It’s A Wonderful Life is: ‘Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?’ This quote resonates with me deeply. Read more>>
Gregory DeSantis
I hope people say I showed up. That I paid attention to the things that mattered, and put in the work to help make them better. That I cared about people and made them feel seen. I hope they remember me as someone who believed in the value of small moments. The kind that don’t make headlines but stick with you anyway. Read more>>
Elaine Mascarenhas
I hope that when people remember me, they tell a story of a vibrant woman who was sincerely authentic and full of life, always appreciating every moment. I want them to remember how deeply I cherished and embraced life, and that my joy and enthusiasm left a lasting impression on them.Read more>>
Briana Contreras
I hope people say I loved well — that I gave generously, believed in people, and made them feel seen and valued. I hope they say I built something beautiful out of faith and grit, not for recognition, but because I truly cared. Read more>>
Nancy Gulizia
The story I hope people tell about me when I’m gone is that I came to love. Bottom line, when it comes to face the end, all that truly matters is love. One of my favorite quotes regarding leaving a legacy is: “What will survive of us is love” by Philip Larkin Read more>>
Cici Artemisia
What I hope people say about me when I’m gone is that I made them feel good. That I reminded them of the best in themselves, and that they are full of potentials. That I brought Light into the room, and a whisper from their own Souls that they are so much more than they have ever before imagined. Read more>>
