Remembering Liam

A service is being held tomorrow to celebrate the life of Liam Schulze, a brave histio warrior who recently lost his battle against HLH. We were lucky enough to meet his parents (Chris and Michelle) at Hike for a Cure where they hiked to the top of Half-Dome in their son's honor.

Please take a moment tomorrow morning to remember Liam and the brave histio angels who have left us far too soon.

Liam Christopher Schulze, born January 2, 2008, earned his angel wings at 20 months of age on September 9, 2009. Liam fought an extremely difficult battle against a rare blood disease, Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) and complications post bone marrow transplant. Liam's life, although short in days, was very rich in love, smiles, and memories we will cherish forever. He touched all who knew him and reminded us all the true importance of life and that each day is a gift. We are honored to be his parents and to have been on this incredible journey with him. Liam will be in our hearts forever, and his amazing strength and spirit will continue to inspire us each day. He truly was our little powerful warrior.

Liam Christopher is survived by his proud parents, Christopher and Michelle Schulze, Colorado Springs, Colorado, grandparents Frank and Rose Ann Podminick, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Don and Connie Schulze, Boca Raton, Florida, and Stan and Gayle Slezak, Wyoming, Pennsylvania, uncles and aunts Jeff and Kim Kleiss, Chris and Sabrina Slezak, and cousins Zachary and Juliana.

Family and friends are invited to join us for a service to celebrate Liam's life at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 4925 N. Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, Colorado, October 10, at 10 a.m. There will also be a memorial mass at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 529 Stephenson Street, Duryea, Pennsylvania on October 17, 2009 at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made, in Liam's honor, to the Histiocytosis Association of America, 332 N. Broadway, Pittman, New Jersey, 08071, 800-548-2758, to help continue the research of HLH and search for a cure. We also ask our community to consider donating the gift of platelets, blood, and bone marrow.

You can read more about Liam and his courageous battle against HLH on his CarePages website -- https://www.carepages.com/carepages/LiamsLighthouse.