Tragic deaths of Kellan and Aurora Starr: Mom of twins found dead in toy box thanks supporters after GoFundMe raises $35K
JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA: Sadie Myers, the mother of the four-year-old Florida twins who fell asleep in the middle of the night in their cedar toy box and died of suffocation, said the warm words from strangers helped "dull the pain" of losing the children.
In a heartbreaking Facebook post this week, the grieving mother of Kellan and Aurora Starr revealed that the two suffocated after falling asleep in their wooden toy box last month.
Sadie Myers thanks people for their kind words
In a message shared on Facebook, Myers wrote, "I want to thank EVERYONE for your kind words and for all the support and donations given.. You all have no idea what it means to me and my family to know there are so many people out there that care so deeply, especially for people you don’t even know."
"Reading all your kind messages definitely helps dull the pain, if even for just a moment, I greatly appreciate the help.. Thank you all so very much," she added.
A GoFundMe campaign created by Deanna, Myers' sister and aunt of Aurora and Kellan, has helped the bereaved family raise more than $35,000.
On the GoFundMe page, Deanna thanked everyone who had helped the family, saying, "I'm trying so hard to thank every one of you individually and reply to all of your beautiful messages."
As per Daily Mail, the twins' aunt also mentioned that she has been with the family every day since the tragedy and that the parents' messages from total strangers have given them enormous solace.
Deanna said, "They both worked full-time jobs, one in the morning and one in the evening so they would never have to leave the children alone with a sitter."
"I know they were always exhausted but they were still able to be so present and so loving with each of their four children, every single day, no exceptions," she added.
Since the tragedy, Myers has been uploading pictures of the twins. Also, she changed her profile picture to a photograph of Aurora pushing Kellan while he was seated in a stroller.
In addition, she urged people to "destroy it immediately" and warned parents that the toy chests became "air tight" and "soundproof" when closed.
The twins were discovered on August 25 morning by Myers' two other older boys.
Facebook users pour in kind words in memory of deceased twins
Following Myers' gratitude post, several Facebook users showed their support and sympathy through their kind words.
One user commented, "Sadie...we know you personally, you guys are awesome, loving, kind, soooo happy we had a chance to meet you and live nextdoor to you, your strong and have a heart of gold, my deepest sympathy to you n your family again, ..your an outstanding mom and person..wish we were there to help you go through this...God bless all of you..we are with you..big hugssss love you"
Another user wrote, "Sadie you and Don are AMAZING parents. I’ve watched you guys bloom into wonderful people who created a beautiful family. My heart is still broken for you and im continuing to pray for comfort and solace right now."
One user exclaimed, "Praying for you guys every day. This tragedy has been so heavy on my heart. I've also been spreading awareness of these types of toy chests to those I know with children. Your babies will live on in the hearts of so many and quite possibly even save the lives of others"
Someone else noted, "It's sad I hope that you can find comfort in gods word and the heavens gained two more precious angels our preacher tells people that when someone passes its not good bye but see ya later you will see your babies again someday"