It’s incredibly hard to ask for help, but we’re doing this because Mitch deserves to be remembered and laid to rest with dignity.

On January 31, we received a call, no one wants to hear. His death was sudden and traumatic, and there is still an ongoing investigation. What I can say is that he did not deserve the way his life ended, and he does not deserve to be forgotten because he didn’t have money or resources.

Mitch’s struggles never defined who he truly was. Despite everything he went through, he had a heart of gold. He cared deeply for others, loved fiercely, and was finally starting to find stability and then his life was tragically cut short.

What I can say is that he did not deserve the way his life ended, and he does not deserve to be forgotten because he didn’t have money or resources. He didn’t have many immediately family left, even though he treated everyone he loved as family. Handling the responsibility of laying him to rest and at the same time, dealing with overwhelming circumstances in my own life, including the ongoing investigation into my mother’s death. Emotionally and financially, this is more than I can manage alone.

I am asking for help to cover the cremation expenses so Mitch can be laid to rest with the dignity and respect every human being deserves. Any amount—no matter how small—means more than words can say.

Thank you for seeing him as more than his struggles. I want him remembered for the life he once lived, the love he gave so freely, and the kindness he never failed to show. Even through his battles in life, that person never truly disappeared. Beneath his battles & struggles, some of us seen and some us not, he never let them define him. He had the same heart- that never stopped loving.

His life was tragically and suddenly taken. What I know without question is that he deserved more time, more peace, and more compassion than he was given and he didn’t deserve to leave this world, the way that he did.

Mitch didn’t have financial means or any burial policies when he passed and him leaving us so suddenly, was never expected . I cannot carry this alone—but I also cannot let him be forgotten.

He was loved, and he mattered.

If you are able to donate or share this fundraiser, please know that you are helping honor a life that still deserves to be remembered for the love it gave—not the damage done to it. Even if you can’t donate, in memory of Mitch, tell those you love, that you love them because tomorrow is never promised. Most importantly, remember we are not called to understand someone’s every battle—only to love, to stand, and to help one another through them.”

Thank you for seeing him for who he truly was.

Due to the on-going investigation, there is no set arrangements and we plan on having him cremated and placed with his mom and dad. We will hold a memorial service as soon as his body is released and will let everyone know when and where. We will gather, have food, and continue to share the stories that I’ve read on Facebook that has brought my heart so much joy in such a horrific time, it was the same person I loved, the person I will remember, and the person who will never just become a memory. Someone’s battles do not erase someone’s humanity. Mitch mattered, and we want to honor him properly.”

Please pray for our family for the days ahead.