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.
Allison McDonald
Hopefully, that I cared a lot about family, friends and clients and placed a higher value on relationships and the wellbeing of others more than the bottom line or the commercial success of my company. All of those things are nice but it’s not what lasts or should matter in the end. Read more>>
Taylor Gonzalez
I hope when people tell my story, they say I was someone who showed up with everything I had, for the people and pets I loved. That I was dependable, honest, and the kind of person you wanted in your corner. Read more>>
Shawn Giles
When I’m no longer in the physical realm, I hope the spirit of who I am continues to resonate with people. I want them to remember how deeply I loved, how intentional I was in everything I did, and how I made them feel seen and valued. Read more>>
Tehila Ohana
When I think about the legacy I hope to leave behind, it’s not just about the clothes I’ve designed or the art I’ve created — it’s about the impact. I hope that when I’m gone, people will remember my work as something that inspired them to be fully themselves. Read more>>
Deanna Moseley
When my time here is done, I hope people will say that, whether they realized it or not, I showed them the love of God through the way I lived and the way I treated them. Read more>>
Stanley King Harvey
I hope people say I lived a true underdog story. I grew up in poverty, with no father and no brothers, and I had to find the man in me on my own. Read more>>
Jay Grosman
The story I hope people tell about me when I am gone is that I was an amazing human being who always tried to help others and made them feel good about themselves. I want them to remember that I was funny, talented, and smart, a good businessman who always had their best interests in mind. Read more>>
Chad E. Mitchell
When I’m gone, I pray that the story people tell about me is simple but profound: he was a soldier for King Jesus, faithful in service, rich in God’s favor, and a humble servant to his people. My deepest desire is to leave behind a legacy marked by notable service to the King and a life that pointed others to Christ. Read more>>
Erika Johnson
I hope people remember me as vibrant, artsy, loving, unique, Halloween obsessed and an achiever that never let anything stand in my way of reaching my goals. Read more>>
Mandy Zatorski
I hope those close to me will remember me as someone that fought for what mattered most, and a voice for the voiceless. I hope I am remembered as someone with honor and integrity. Read more>>
