Emily Lorraine Hammond

It is with great sadness, but mostly great joy that I write this. Emily Hammond returned to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 20 at 9:15 pm. She was in Robby's and my arms and died peacefully. We were surrounded by family, and the doctors and nurses were as kind as we could ask for. We know that Emily is happy and running all over the place, looking at everything she can. We have felt great peace since last night, and are hoping that feeling continues.

There will be two funeral services held. The first will be in San Antonio on Saturday, January 24, at 1:00 pm at 17151 Jones-Maltsberger Rd San Antonio, TX 78247. There will be a viewing first at 12:00.

Anyone who would like to come is more than welcome, including children. Emily was a child, and so we feel it's appropriate for anyone, of any age, to be there.

The 2nd service will be held on Tuesday, January 27, at 11:00 am in Quincy, Washington. There will be a viewing at 10:00. The address is 1101 2nd Ave SE Quincy, WA 98848. We will be burying Emily there with her two grandmothers there.

If people would like, instead of flowers we're asking that contributions be made in Emily's name to The Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society. Emily had a syndrome called Ring Chromsome 18. The email address is www.chromosome18.org. The mailing address is 7155 Oakridge Drive San Antonio, TX 78229.

Thank you all for your prayers and love and support. Emily has touched so many people and we are very grateful. Please feel free to let anyone else know of this information.