Sweet Angel Carston

Carston’s Christmas tree

mommy — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:56:38 +0000

Cameron, Conner, Sam, Adam, Mike and I made decorations for our tree out of Carstons photos and butterflies. We usually have an artificial tree but this year we decided to get a live tree and decorate it with all things “Carston”. It felt comforting to have a tree honoring our missing boy. It was a very painful holiday season but we tried to take comfort in family and friends. Thanks for your continued support and love.

Carston’s Christmas Memorial Bench

mommy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:03:53 +0000

We purchased a memorial bench for Carston at the holidays and had it placed at a pond where we fed the ducks. It reads,

Carston Wayne Kownack

I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new
I thought about you yesterday and days before that too,
I think of you in silence I often speak your name
All I have are memories and your picture in a frame
Your memory is my keepsake with which I’ll never part
God has you in His keeping I have you in my heart.

Love you always, your family

Balloon release at Carston’s b-day

mommy — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 21:41:43 +0000

On Carston’s birthday we wrote letters to him and sent them up in helium balloons

Carston’s 5th birthday

mommy — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:35:37 +0000

This was a day to celebrate our beautiful boy. It would have been his 5th birthday. However, there were no presents, no candles, no happy birthday’s, no sweet little giggles, or mommy, “look this is exactly what I wanted”……. instead It was a sad day that made us painfully aware of your absence.

There are so many memories in which we have all felt so blessed to have known you Carston. In your honor, we planted a beautiful, Southern Live Oak tree at Turtle park today. Many friends and family came to see your tree and help celebrate the blessing of your life. The park is where we made many memories and a place you always wanted to go. The tree is planted next to the playground which will be surrounded by so many kids. It just seemed to be the perfect spot for it to grow strong and tall. It’s a place that will have many visitors, and a way to keep your name memorialized for us and many who didn’t have the pleasure to know you. I feel so privileged to have been your mom, but our time together was cut way to short.

Carston we all miss you so much and will always love you and you will live forever in our hearts!

Love,

Mommy

Memorial Tree

mommy — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:00:29 +0000

Carston’s 5th birthday is approaching and we are going to have a tree planted at Turtle park which was one of his favorite places to go and also where his soccer team played. There will also be a bronze memorial marker that reads,

Carston Wayne Kownack

Nov 17, 2003 - Aug 1, 2008

A gift for such a little while, we will always love you.

“Love is like a butterfly; it goes wherever it pleases and pleases wherever it goes”. Author Unknown

thank you

mommy — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 15:47:36 +0000

I want to say thank you to everyone for the enormous outpouring of support since this nightmare started. We have taken comfort from all the messages on this site, and from all the visits, cards, meals and phone calls. We struggle each day with the loss of Carston. Carston’s life was cut way to short and I miss him so much. Our time together should not have ended. Today is Cameron’s 16th birthday, it should be a happy day for our family but its not. The absence of Carston is hard and it impacts everything in our lives. We have started attending a support group for families that have lost a family member. I hope it will help us to put the pieces back together.

Thanks again for all your support and kindness

Amy

Texas Service

LisaH — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:31:04 +0000

Pat and Cheryl are going to have a small memorial service at the ranch 6890 CR409, Mckinney, TX on 8/16 at 6pm

Carston’s Obituary

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:12:22 +0000

Carston Wayne Kownack, age 4, died tragically in Texas on Friday August 1, 2008.

He is survived by his Mother, Amy Kownack, (Mike Fink), brothers Cameron, Conner, step brothers Sammy & Adam Fink of Arizona, Father Patrick Kownack, (Cheryl Joseph), Step sister Ariel, step brother Chris of Texas.

Also survived by: Grandmothers Ruth Doyle and Kathy Kownack, Grandfather Joseph Kownack, Aunts Kim Maloney, Donna Davis (Emerson), Angela Kownack ,Uncles Scott Doyle (Robin) Jun Motai (Asako), Ben Kownack, thirteen cousins, and dearest friends Lisa Herren, Kimberly & Rusty Stroud, and Colleen Campbell.

Carston was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Wayne Doyle and aunt, Cynthia Motai.

Sweet Carston touched everyone he came in contact with. His lively spirit left everyone with a smile. His joy for life was contagious and his presence here will be missed beyond what any words can describe.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the: “Carston Kownack Memorial Fund” at PO box 772 Litchfield Park 85340.

For future information please refer to the website in Carston’s memory: sweetcarston.com

A Memorial Service for Carston will be held on Thursday evening from 6-8 PM at Thompsons Valley West Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd. Goodyear AZ 85338.

Funeral Services for Carston will be held on Friday, August 8th, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Radiant Church. Radiant Church 15522 W. Paradise Ln. (Reems Rd. just South of Bell Rd.) Surprise, AZ 85374 623-975-2662.
Published in The Arizona Republic on 8/6/2008

Gallery

admin — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:16:59 +0000

I have posted several adorable pictures of Carston and his family. More will come.

Above this post, please notice the links “home” “about” “gallery”. By clicking on “gallery”, you can see these pictures.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Nancy Sawyer (Mike’s sister)

Funeral Services

LisaH — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:02:50 +0000

Funeral Services for Carston will be held on Friday, August 8th, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Radiant Church.

Radiant Church 15522 W. Paradise Ln. (Reems Rd. just South of Bell Rd.) Suprise, AZ 85374 623-975-2662.

A Memorial Service for Carston will be held on Thursday evening from 6-8PM at Thompsons Valley West Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Rd. Goodyear AZ 85338

I am working on getting a fund set up, in Carston’s name, at a local Wells Fargo Bank. Amy would like, in lieu of flowers, donations to be made to this fund . More information to follow.

Thank you for all of the love and support you have offered to Amy and family.