2025 A Walk To Remember

A Walk to Remember: Here We Come as a Family

In Loving Memory of Lylah Nevaeh Freeman and Amara Sage Freeman

By Slaughterking187

October holds deep meaning for many families across the nation. For the Freeman family, it’s a time to walk together — to remember, to honor, and to raise awareness.

This year’s “A Walk to Remember: Here We Come as a Family” is dedicated in loving memory of Lylah Nevaeh Freeman and Amara Sage Freeman, two beautiful souls gone too soon, and also honors their brother, Achilles Small.

October is both Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month and National Disability Awareness Month, which includes Autism Awareness — two causes that touch the hearts of countless families.

Honoring Precious Lives

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month serves as a heartfelt reminder of the babies lost to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It’s a time to lift up families who have endured the unimaginable, letting them know they are not alone.

Every October 15th, communities around the world observe Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, marked by the International Wave of Light — a global candle-lighting ceremony beginning at 7 p.m. local time. Families light candles in memory of their children, creating a wave of light and love that encircles the globe.

Spreading Awareness and Inclusion

At the same time, National Disability Awareness Month highlights the importance of understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for people with disabilities — including autism. It’s about embracing differences, breaking barriers, and celebrating the unique strengths that each individual brings to the world.

How to Participate

There are many ways to honor this meaningful month:

• Share your story on social media using the hashtag #PregnancyAndInfantLossRemembranceDay to connect with others and inspire healing.

• Attend community walks and remembrance events to show support and solidarity.

• Plant a living memorial, such as a tree or flower, as a symbol of everlasting love.

• Offer support to families navigating loss, disability, or grief — even a small gesture can make a big difference.

As the Freeman family takes each step during “A Walk to Remember,” they do so with love, strength, and unity — walking not only for Lylah, Amara, and Achilles, but for all families touched by loss and difference.

Together, we walk for awareness.

Together, we walk for remembrance.

Together, we walk as one family.