Hello to all friends, family and supporters of little Gabriel. It's been a week since I posted on here and that is partly because I am catching my breath and my second wind. The event caught up to me and I felt my own grief over the tragic loss we all suffered when Gabriel drowned.

The other reason that I hesitated to post is that I wanted ample time for the funeral and river photos to be top feature out of respect. I hope you really appreciated the beautiful flowers that some of Gabriel's loved ones took to the site where he crossed over. It was a labor of love indeed.

Here is the update on what's happening. We are still gathering floating donations that are coming by mail and routing them to the cemetery. Some folks are sending money orders directly to the cemetery and I know at least one person sent one directly to Woodstock at his home by my request. We don't know how much has been raised total for the name plaque yet, but I'll call the cemetery tomorrow to find out from Charles. My cell phone does not work on Highway 101 so if you need to reach me, Summer Breeze, or Raven, email us at angelsforgabriel@gmail.com.

I intend to launch a full scale fundraiser again in hopes of raising the total needed to pay off whatever costs remain for the grave plaque. If you want to help in any way, you can send money to the cemetery or donate to paypal at angelsforgabriel@gmail.com. Be sure to write a memo that it is for Gabriel Jaden Coates Memorial Fund. If you want to sponsor an angel fundraiser under our foundation, contact me for instructions.

I'll post any new updates tomorrow.

Thank you all for your love, compassion and support during this heartbreaking time. May the peace of Jesus Christ give us comfort.

Angels for Gabriel