Support for The Morris Family

My name is Kristen, and I am a close friend of Erica and Jenn. I am writing this on behalf of their Mom, Dawn and the whole Morris Family.

Last week after not feeling well for a few days, Dawn was diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection. Early Tuesday morning (11/8) around 12:30 AM, Dawn was having difficulty breathing and asked her husband and son to call 911. After that, Dawn lost consciousness and was rushed to the hospital and placed on a ventilator. Over the next couple of days, the medical team confirmed her family’s worst nightmare, that Dawn wasn’t showing any signs of brain activity and they’d have to prepare to say goodbye. There are still so many questions, and we are all in shock and just absolutely devastated over her sudden passing. One of the only comforts we have is knowing that through organ donation, Dawn will continue to enhance the lives of others just as she did throughout her life.

Dawn was special. Magnetic. Strong. Funny. And had the most infectious laugh. She was not like a regular mom; she was a cool mom. She believed in the power of community and fought for equality on all levels. Dawn was a shining example of acceptance and welcomed everyone as they came, which is a quality she has passed on to her three children (Jenn, Erica and Russell.) She has been married to the love of her life, Russell, for 37 years. They met through their passion for Drum & Bugle Corps and Marching Band when they were young. This is something Dawn continued to be involved in until this day. She worked with the Lafayette High School Marching Band; she loved her students as her own. In addition to that, she was a committed member of the Scouting community and volunteered countless hours with them throughout the years.

She loved loudly and without limit. And to know her truly was to love her. We will all miss her terribly. We would be forever grateful if you feel inclined to donate to help her family.

*Any money raised will go directly to the Morris Family to use towards medical bills and the celebration of life service for Dawn. If there is anything left over, it will go directly to her family to cover monthly expenses as they navigate this life without her.