Noah Pozner’s funeral was held today in Connecticut.
Victoria’s husband Alexis wrote and read this eulogy:
“On Friday, December 14, we tragically lost a most beloved member of our family. Noah was a six year-old little boy, and he was so dear to all of our hearts.
Words cannot express the unfathomable loss we feel.
Noah was a wonderful son and a loving brother. He was kind, caring, smart, funny, and sometimes even a little mischievous. He liked to tell his sisters that he worked in a taco factory; when they asked him how he got to work, he would give them a funny look as if to say he knew something that they didn’t.
Noah was a little kid. He loved animals, video games and Mario Brothers. He was already a very good reader, and had just bought a Ninjago book at a book fair that he was really excited about reading. He was also very excited about going to a birthday party he had been invited to. It was to take place on Saturday, December 15.
Noah loved his family dearly, especially his mom, his dad, his big sisters Danielle and Sophia, his big brother Michael, and his dear twin Arielle. He called Arielle his best friend, and she was — and always had been.
If Noah had not been taken from us, he would have become a great man. He would been a wonderful husband and a loving father. He would have been a backbone of our family for years to come. Our loss is inexpressibly deep indeed.
It is unspeakably tragic that none of us can bring Noah back. We all would go to the ends of the Earth to do so, but none of us can.
What we CAN do is carry Noah within us, always. We can remember the joy he brought to us. We can hold his memory close to our hearts. We can treasure him forever. And all of us, including the family, the community, the country and the world, can honor Noah by loving each other and taking care of each other. That’s what Noah would have wanted.
Noah, we love you so much, we miss you dearly, and we will never, ever forget you.”
I have been beyond moved by the outpouring of love for Noah and the other children and their families, both in response to my post and the stories of love I keep hearing.
On Sunday, Victoria was panicked about getting personal notes from her home in Seattle to Connecticut to be buried with Noah at his mother’s request. Thanks to JetBlue, their cards made it in one day. Here is the full story..
Victoria was also able to go on CNN to talk to Anderson Cooper about Noah, and she did it in the most graceful way.
This family has been steadfast in getting the word out about their sweet boy. They want the whole world to know who Noah Pozner was and that he was so special. It’s been an honor and privilege for me to be able to share about him, even in the small way that I can.
To Donate:
Please head over to Noah’s Ark of Hope Fund Eventbrite page. Please know that it is legitimate and the funds are going directly to the family.
Thank you to everyone that has donated, offered help, shared this information, and left beautiful comments of love and support. I am, for one, so moved by your kindness and it has been uplifting during one of the darkest times.
“Spread this far and wide so that no one forgets our dear Noah. THANK YOU!”
Mother, dental school widow, fashionista. Suburban transplant adapting to life in Manhattan and loving it.
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Thank you so so much, Jessica. Your support means the world to me and my family. XOXO
Jessica–I have been contacted by families from Westport CT who have raised thousands of dollars for the Pozner family from other local families, families across the country and in Canada. They would like to make sure the money goes directly to them. There is a fund set up at a local synagogue. Should they send it there? or to the Noah’s Ark fund. Do you know the family personally? Can someone contact you directly. thank you very much.
Rest in peace beautiful, precious Noah. I pray that God is cradling you close to Him today and forever! Our prayers from Austin, TX for your family-that the Pozner family experiences a peace that surpasses all understanding, especially sweet Arielle!
Thanks for sharing Jessica…
Beautiful. What a precious boy. Praying for his family and all those affected by this tragedy.