Paul Kevin Rozier

Paul Kevin Rozier, 7 Years

Paul Kevin Rozier was 7 years old and had autism. On December 24, 2017, he wandered away from his home in Mililani, Hawaii. On the morning of December 25, 2017, Paul Kevin Rozier's body was discovered in a backyard pool about a half a mile from his home. His parents are Paul and Jasmine Rozier.

Tribute to Paul Kevin Rozier:

His personality, his spirit, his heart, he was just the most caring, loving, amazing kid ever. We only had seven years with him but those were the best seven years I could have ever asked for (Jasmine Rozier as quoted by CBS News).

Links about Paul Kevin Rozier:

Fundraising Page:

• Go Fund Me Page for Paul Kevin Rozier's Family 

News:

• Autistic child wanders off and drowns in pool on Christmas (ABC 7, December 26, 2017)   

• Missing 7-year-old boy found dead in Milani home's swimming pool (Hawaii News Now, Jobeth Devera, December 25, 2017)

• Missing Mililani boy found dead, mother says (Honolulu Star Advertiser, December 25, 2017) 

• Missing autistic boy found in pool Christmas morning (CBS News, December 26, 2017)

Jeremy Garcia

Jeremy Garcia (2002-2017)

Jeremy Garcia was 15 years old and had autism. Jeremy wandered from his home and was hit by a truck on December 23, 2017, while walking in the road on the South Side of San Antonio, Texas. Jeremy later died at the hospital from his injuries. His parents are Ray and Tiffany Garcia.


Tribute to Jeremy Garcia: 

Jeremy Ray was a special boy who touched many lives. Jeremy's journey with Autism began in 2004. Though faced with many challenges and obstacles, Jeremy persevered and showed unconditional love to everyone around him. He lived life to the fullest and taught those around him patience, tolerance and acceptance. Although Jeremy was non-verbal, he was able to communicate through his beautiful smile and showed affection in many different ways. His communication of love transcended beyond spoken language (Read more at Mission Parks Obituary for Jeremy Garcia).

Links about Jeremy Garcia:

Obituaries:

•  Mission Parks Obituary for Jeremy Garcia
•  Legacy.com Obituary for Jeremy Garcia

News:

• Teen with Autism Hit by Vehicle on South Side Dies (Ivan Herrara, KSAT.com, December 23, 2017)

Robert Gelormini, Jr.

Robert Gelormini, Jr. (1989-2017)

Robert Gelormini, Jr. died suddenly at his home in Summit, New Jersey on November 7, 2017. He was 27 years of age and had autism. He attended a day program at the Developmental Learning Center in New Providence, New Jersey. His parents are Robert Gelormini, Sr. and Cindy (nee Simmons) Gelormini.


Links about Robert Gerlormini, Jr.:

Obituary:

•  Robert Gelormini, Jr. Obituary from Funeral Home

Christopher Dixon

Christopher Paul Dixon (2004-2017)

Christopher Paul Dixon was 13 years old and had autism. He was born on July 31, 2004. Christopher Dixon wandered away from his home in Syracuse, Indiana (near Elkhart, Indiana) on September 22, 2017, and drowned in Lake Wawasee.

Tribute to Christopher Dixon:

In many ways, Christopher's autism allowed him to touch the lives of his parents, grandparents, caregivers and friends in unexpected and surprising fashions: he would reach up and take his mother or father's hand while walking for no obvious reason; he would sit and share special moments with his younger cousin, Michael, and ride with him on a special tricycle his grandparents obtained; he would swing so high that he became horizontal to the ground while laughing out loud (Read more at Christopher Dixon's Obituary on Legacy .com)

Links about Christopher Paul Dixon:

Obituaries:

• Christopher Dixon Obituary on Legacy.com

News:

• Officer confirms autistic boy from Elkhart drowned in Lake Wawasee (Newstalk 95.3, September 25, 2017)
• Autistic boy, 13, drowns at Lake Wawasee (Wane.com, Rod Hissong, September 24, 2017) 
• Police ID autistic boy who drowned in Lake Wawasee (WNDU.com, September 25, 2017) 

Zachary Christian Urda

Zachary Christian Urda (1998-2017)

Zachary Christian Urda was 19 years old and had autism. He was born on August 24, 1998, and passed away at his home in White Crossings, Pennsylvania on September 11, 2017. He was a student at what is now Merakey Education and Autism Centers (formerly known as NHS School for Autism when he was a student) and he worked at Frank's Place in Simpson, Pennsylvania. His parents are Timothy E. and Debra A. Rosencrans Urda.

Tribute to Zachary Christian Urda:

Zach was an autistic child. He wore this disability as a badge of honor. Zach took great pride in helping others like him, especialy his younger brother, Nico and his little sister, Shay. Zach always wanted to bring awareness to this mental disease and we all feel this to be true (Read more at the Obituary of Zachary Christian Urda).


Links about Zachary Christian Urda:

Obituary:

• Zachary Urda Obituary at Scotchlas Funeral Home
• Zachary Urda Obituary at Legacy.com 

Anthony Aurilia

Anthony Aurilia, 3 Years

Anthony Aurilia was 3 years old and had autism. Anthony and his twin brother Nicholas Aurilia lived on Long Island in Melville, New York. On the morning of July 26, 2017, while their mother was sleeping, the twin brothers wandered out of the house and accidentally drown in the family pool located in their backyard. His parents are Patrick and Sue Aurilia.


Links about Nicholas Aurilia:

Blogs: Age of Autism (Long Island Boys with Autism Drown Together in Family Pool)

News:

• 3-Year-Old Autistic Twins Drowned in New York Pool (Greg Cergol, NBC, July 26, 2017)
• Twin boys who drowned in pool were mom's miracle babies (Gabrielle Fonrouge, New York Post, July 26, 2017) 
• 3-Year-Old Twins Drown in Long Island Swimming Pool (Paige McAtee, Patch, July 26, 2017)  

Nicholas Aurilia

Nicholas Aurilia, 3 Years

Nicholas Aurilia was 3 years old and had autism. Nicholas and his twin brother Anthony Aurilia lived on Long Island in Melville, New York. On the morning of July 26, 2017, while their mother was sleeping, the twin brothers wandered out of the house and accidentally drown in the family pool located in their backyard. His parents are Patrick and Sue Aurilia.


Links about Nicholas Aurilia:

Blogs: Age of Autism (Long Island Boys with Autism Drown Together in Family Pool)

News:

• 3-Year-Old Autistic Twins Drowned in New York Pool (Greg Cergol, NBC, July 26, 2017)
• Twin boys who drowned in pool were mom's miracle babies (Gabrielle Fonrouge, New York Post, July 26, 2017) 
• 3-Year-Old Twins Drown in Long Island Swimming Pool (Paige McAtee, Patch, July 26, 2017)  

Dominic Denesiuk-Smith

Dominic Denesiuk-Smith (2010-2017)

Dominic Denesiuk-Smith was born on March 10, 2010. He was seven years old and had autism. Dominic died in a house fire that occurred at his home in Barrie, Ontario on July 13, 2017. His parents are Donald Smith and the late Sareena Denesiuk.


Tribute to Dominic Denesiuk-Smith:   

"Dominic was an energetic boy who loved his family, his pets, his school and he especially loved his dinosaurs (Obituary for Domonic Denesiuk-Smith)."


Links about Dominic Denesiuk-Smith:

Obituary: Obituary for Dominic Denesiuk-Smith (Obit Tree)

News:

• Seven-year-old boy with autism dies in Central Ontario house fire (Global News, July 14, 2017) 
• Seven-year-old boy who perished in Barrie house fire 'was very loving' (thestar.com, July 15, 2017)

Globalnews.ca: Ontario boy with autism, 7, dies in house fire in Clearview Township https://t.co/qnwQMIKku2 pic.twitter.com/1JoI80y2OM

— Autism Gazette (@AutismGazette) July 15, 2017

Shalom Koby Lawson

Shalom Koby Lawson (2009-2017)

Shalom Koby Lawson was 8 years old and had autism. He was born on June 23, 2009, and is from Louisville, Kentucky. His family was visiting friends in Brownsburg, Indiana, when he went missing on July 7, 2017. Shalom Lawson's body was discovered in a retention pond on July 8, 2017.  His parents are Charles and Magdalena Lawson.

Links about Shalom Koby Lawson:

Obituaries:

• Shalom Koby Lawson Obituary at Legacy.com

News:

• Mother of boy found in Brownsburg pond: Shalom was "everything for us" (Indy Star, Domenica Bongiovanni and Dwight Adams, July 8, 2017)
• Authorities find body of msising 8-year-old Shalom Lawson in pond (Fox 59 News, Brian Bondus, July 7, 2017) 
• Brownsburg community mourns, raises $1,500 for Shalom Lawson family (Wishtv.com, Eric Feldman, July 8, 2017)