****IF ANYONE FROM THE REED FAMILY READS THIS OR IF YOU KNOW THE REED FAMILY WOULD YOU PLEASE GIVE THEM THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE? PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD YOUR THOUGHTS, FEELINGS, MEMORIES, PICTURES OR ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE OF LOGAN!! I NEED PICTURES OF HIS DADDY (CRAIG REED) AND HIM POSTED ON HERE! I KNOW CRAIG AND HIS ENTIRE FAMILY LOVE LOGAN VERY MUCH AND LOGAN LOVES EACH OF YOU AS WELL!! THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS, BEVERLY KOCH, LOGAN'S MOMMY****


This memorial website was created in the memory of my precious son, Logan Zackary Reed, who was born April 21, 2001 and was born to Heaven on August 19, 2005 at the age of 4.

Logan wanted to be a "Power Ranger", that's all he talked about. He had "outgrown" Spongebob, which he absolutely loved, and started watching Power Rangers and he was the one in the black uniform as that was his favorite one. He would go outside and "power up" then take off running. He would run as fast as he could get his little legs to go and it was so cute! And there would be Solo (his weinee dog) right behind him. Logan and Solo were always together! (playing outside mostly) One of the things Logan and Solo did that made me laugh so hard was: logan would get this old blue pillowcase and run up the slide on his swingset and tease solo with it at the bottom of the slide, dangling it down far enough for solo to grab on and then they would have a "tug-o-war" pulling each other back and forth. Solo would pull logan all the way down and logan would laugh so hard! another thing they did: logan would get on this old rug and solo would pull him around on it. they would do this all day long! logan called him "soso" though because he couldn't say his l's too good. When we went to get logan's supplies for pre-k, he wanted a power rangers backpack. well, it wasn't that easy finding one as spiderman and batman were the craze! anyways, we finally found the perfect p.r. backpack that had wheels and it rolled, he thought that was so cool! and we found him his favorite p.r. t-shirt that was red and mee-maw washed it after he wore it on his 1st day of school and it turned pink! she was so upset and i told her "don't worry about it, logan won't care". and he didn't. that is the t-shirt he went home in. we got his haircut that sunday before his 1st day of pre-k because he had tried to give himself a haircut and it was pretty messed up but we didn't tell him how it really looked. he would've been devastated cuz he just knew he did a good job just like kenneth (our barber) does! The nite before the accident he asked if he could sleep with me and i said yes, you sure can. for some reason he wanted to (he usually slept in "his room" falling asleep watching cartoons) sleep next to me and i am so thankful for that now. we fell asleep together and i remember waking up around 3 in the dark and logan was up in the bed eating something. i said "logan, what are you doing?" and he said "eating crackers" like there was nothing wrong with that. of course, i didn't mind and i said we need to get back to sleep, and we did after hugs and kisses.

Logan had just started Pre-K and got to attend for one full week. That Friday he rode the bus to his grandmother's house. He changed into his play clothes, then called me at work to tell me he was OK and that he loved me.  I told him I loved him & to be a good boy and make sure he minds his meemaw. He promised he would be a good boy. We said bye.  "I love you Logan",  "I love you too much, mommy" - that's what we always told each other before we hung up the phone.  Logan and his dog, Solo, went outside to play (as they did every day). Mom said she saw him playing in the field next to their house when she hollered at him to come in as she was about to prepare supper. Logan replied "OK mee-maw, I'm coming". Well, he did not come running thru the door as he always did. My mom began to panic and started searching for Logan. She woke up my step-dad and they went to the neighbors and got them to help with the search also. The neighbor man found Logan face down in a stock tank behind his property. My parent's have lived there for 15 years and we never knew this tank was there! So apparently, Logan wandered off to this tank with no one seeing him and the reason the neighbor found him so quickly is because his dog, Solo, was barking and running back and forth from the tank to the fence line at the neighbor's. Logan's cause of death is "accidental drowning".

Logan has and always will be my little angel! I miss him soooo much! I want to let other parent's know about the dangers of these "stock tanks". They are very inviting to young children, especially curious, adventurous little boys. It only takes a minute to lose a child to drowning. Please, if you know the location of any stock tank or pond, and there are children nearby, let others know by informing neighbors and/or posting a warning sign. Please help us get the word out for our children's SAFETY!

I lost the sweetest, most precious little boy to drowning.  On that Friday 8-19-05, shortly after the school bus dropped Logan off at his grandma's and he changed into his play clothes, he went into the kitchen, got his little blue school chair and stood on it. Reaching  his arms up to the ceiling, he said "I want to see Jesus". My mom said "No, not right now Logan. You will see him later". Of course, this incident took place before him and his dog, Solo, went outside to play for the rest of the afternoon before supper. Logan would ALWAYS stay within sight of his mee-maw and their house. He is a very brave boy and not scared of anything, but I know he WOULD NOT have went to this stock tank alone, as it is a good distance from the house. We never knew the tank was there, so the day after Logan's funeral, my oldest son, Steven, and I walked and found this dreaded tank and it was unbelievable! I can't even begin to describe the horrific details of what we saw and what we encountered. Logan is a very bright boy and if we had known about this tank, we would have warned Logan and forbidden him to go there. I know in my heart, Logan did not go to that "stock tank" alone. I believe someone else was with him, and that someone is Jesus. Jesus was taking Logan home and what Steven and I saw as horrible and eerie (the tank), Logan saw as a beautiful, happy place! I know he is happy and safe with Jesus. Knowing this brings me comfort, but I still miss my Logan soooo very much and want him here with me and his brothers. Some days are worse than others. Some are downright unbearable! Logan's death will not be in vain! We will do all we can to prevent this tragedy from happening to other children, saving parents' the heartache and grief that we are now experiencing. I will never forget you, Logan.

If you have pictures, poems, a story or anything you would like to share, please feel free to add them here. Also, please light a candle in Logan's memory. You can light as many candles as you would like! Logan will shine on forever! Whatever you decide to share or contribute is very much appreciated and will bring great comfort to Logan's family as they know he will never be forgotten! Share Logan's story by passing his website link on to friends and family. Thank you for visiting and come back as often as you wish. This site will be updated daily. 
God Bless!

You can visit and learn more about my little angel, Logan Zackary Reed, at these links:

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http://tagworld.com/marblesbk1/



http://www.angelfire.com/ny5/ingodshands0/loganzackaryreed.html

http://babysteps.com

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/DrowningSupportNetwork/

http://www.geocities.com/sharinggriefawakeninglife/MemorialWebsites.html


ps. one of logan's favorite songs was boulevard of broken dreams, that is why i have it available to play on this website. he would say "turn it up" the minute he heard it! he loved music!!
 
Drowning
Fact Sheet

In the United States, 1,236 children (0-18) died from drowning in 2000. Males are at a much higher risk of drowning than girls: one study found that on average, three-quarters of all drowning victims are male. Toddlers, especially boys under age four, are at highest risk of drowning. Toddlers, though curious near water, are not able to comprehend the potential dangers. It is also believed that toddlers drown silently; not splashing or calling for help when they get into trouble in water. Children living in rural areas are also at higher risk because of their proximity to open bodies of water. Most child drownings occur when a supervising adult is distracted.

A study in the Journal of Pediatrics reported on the relationship between the child’s age and place of drowning. This study found that babies most often drown in bathtubs when left unattended, even for a few minutes. Toddler drowning most often occurs in swimming pools or backyard ponds. Most children who drown in pools were last seen inside the home or just outside of the home (not necessarily near the water) and had been out of sight of the caretaker for less than five minutes. Older children more often drown in open bodies of water (lakes, rivers, oceans, gravel pits).

Personal flotation devices (PFDs or life jackets) are very effective at preventing drowning for all ages, especially for children playing in or near pools and open bodies of water, regardless of whether the child is a good swimmer.

Major Risk Factors

Lapse in adult supervision.

Children under age four and males.

Unlocked gates and inadequate fencing of pools and ponds.

Easy, unsupervised access to open bodies of water.

Lack of adequate adult supervision.

Drug or alcohol use by supervising adults.

Child’s ability to gain access to pools.

Whether or not child was able to swim.

Whether a personal floatation device was appropriate and used.


Records Needed for Case Review

Autopsy reports

Scene investigation reports

EMS run reports

Prior CPS history on child, caregivers and persons supervising child at time of death

Names, ages and genders of other children in home


Information on zoning and code inspections and violations regarding pools or ponds

Resources

The National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety

National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

North American 2004 Boating Campaign Information

Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center

US Consumer Product Safety Commission

International Code Council

SAFE KIDS

Washington State Drowning Prevention Campaign

World Congress on Drowning Proceedings

Prevention
Strong support and local enforcement of building codes regarding proper pool and pond enclosures.

Placement of signage near bodies of water to warn of possible water dangers such as strong currents and drop-offs.

Public awareness campaigns and water safety classes for parents of young children, emphasizing constant adult supervision and use of personal floatation devices.

Children’s swim and water safety classes, especially for children over age four.

Parent education at childbirth classes and well-baby visits on bathtub safety for infants.


Drowning Danger!!!!

CPSC Warns: Pools Are Not the Only Drowning Danger at Home for Kids

Data Show Other Hazards Cause More than 100 Residential Child Drowning Deaths Annually

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Young children are irresistibly drawn to water, and tragically, about 350 children under age 5 drown in swimming pools each year. But even if you don't have a pool, your young children may not be safe from drowning. At next month's World Congress on Drowning, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) will present data showing that about one-third as many children (an average of about 115 annually) drown from other hazards around the home as do in pools. CPSC has received reports of 459 young children who drowned in bathtubs, buckets, toilets, spas, hot tubs and other containers of water in a 4-year period between 1996 and 1999.

"While many of us are aware of the dangers a backyard pool poses to young children, not everyone knows about other drowning hazards around the home," said CPSC Acting Chairman Thomas Moore. "CPSC is alerting parents and caregivers to drowning hazards that might not be so obvious, to help prevent these devastating losses."

Bathtubs
Children drowning in bathtubs account for about two-thirds of the 459 reported drowning deaths in the home. The majority of these bathtub deaths occur when the caregiver is not present. In the time it takes to step out of the room to get a towel or answer the phone, a young child can drown. In at least 29 of the 292 bathtub drowning deaths reported to CPSC between 1996 and 1999, the victims were using bath seats.

Buckets
Many parents and caregivers may not realize the danger buckets pose. From 1996 through 1999, CPSC received reports of 58 children under age 5 who drowned in 5-gallon buckets. Even a small amount of liquid can be deadly. Of all buckets, the 5-gallon size presents the greatest hazard to young children because of its tall, straight sides. That, combined with the stability of these buckets, makes it nearly impossible for top-heavy infants and toddlers to free themselves when they fall into the bucket headfirst.

Toilets
Toilets can be overlooked as a drowning hazard in the home. The typical scenario involves a child under 3-years-old falling headfirst into the toilet. CPSC has received reports of 16 children under age 5 who drowned in toilets between 1996 and 1999.

Spas and Hot Tubs
Spas and hot tubs, typically located near or sometimes inside the home, pose another hazard to young children. CPSC is aware of 55 children under age 5 who drowned in spas and hot tubs between 1996 and 1999.

Other Products
Though not as frequently involved in deaths, other products around the home containing water can be drowning hazards. The most common of these are buckets with a capacity different than the 5-gallon size. Additional drowning deaths have also involved landscape ponds, sinks, and fish tanks, among other products.

TIPS

CPSC offers these tips to help prevent young children from drowning:

Never leave a baby alone in a bathtub for even a second.

Always keep the baby in arm's reach.

Don't leave a baby in the care of another young child.

Never leave to answer the phone, answer the door, to get a towel or for any other reason. If you must leave, take the baby with you.

A baby bath seat is not a substitute for supervision. A bath seat is a bathing aid, not a safety device. Babies have slipped or climbed out of bath seats and drowned.

Never use a baby bath seat in a non-skid, slip-resistant bathtub because the suction cups will not adhere to the bathtub surface or can detach unexpectedly.

Never leave a bucket containing even a small amount of liquid unattended. When finished using a bucket, always empty it immediately.

Store buckets where young children cannot reach them. Buckets, accessible to children, that are left outside to collect rainwater are a hazard.

Always secure safety covers and barriers to prevent children from gaining access to spas or hot tubs when not in use. Some non-rigid covers, such as solar covers, can allow a small child to slip in the water and the cover would appear to still be in place.

Keep the toilet lid down to prevent access to the water and consider using a toilet clip to stop young children from opening the lids. Consider placing a latch on the bathroom door out of reach of young children.

Learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) -- it can be a lifesaver when seconds count.


Swimming Pools
Consumers with residential pools need to be aware of all the safety tips regarding in-home hazards, and also be aware of how to protect young children from the dangers a pool poses.

The key to preventing a swimming pool tragedy is to have layers of protection. This includes placing barriers around your pool to prevent access, using door and pool alarms, closely supervising your child and being prepared in case of an emergency. CPSC offers these tips to prevent pool drowning:

Fences and walls should be at least 4 feet high and installed completely around the pool.

Fence gates should open outward from the pool and should be self-closing and self- latching. The latch should be out of a small child's reach.

If your house forms one side of the barrier to the pool, then doors leading from the house to the pool should be protected with alarms that produce a sound when a door is unexpectedly opened.

A power safety cover -- a motor-powered barrier that can be placed over the water area -- can be used when the pool is not in use.

Keep rescue equipment by the pool and be sure a phone is poolside with emergency numbers posted.

For above-ground pools, steps and ladders to the pool should be secured and locked, or removed when the pool is not in use.

If a child is missing, always look in the pool first. Seconds count in preventing death or disability.

Pool alarms can be used as an added precaution.

CPSC offers free publications consumers can use to help prevent child drowning: "Safety Barrier Guidelines for Pools," "How to Plan for the Unexpected," "Guidelines for Entrapment Hazards: Making Pools and Spas Safer," and "Prevent Child In-Home Drowning Deaths." Copies of these publications can be obtained here on CPSC's website, or by writing to "Prevent Drowning," CPSC, Washington, D.C., 20207.

Where Does Mommy Keep Her Memories?

Where does mommy keep her memories?
In a box worn beyond repair,
Tucked inside are memories,
Ask and she will gladly share.

Tattered valentines “to mommy with love”
Nestled at the bottom, rests an old glove.
Stickers boasting “Super & Job Well Done”
Crayon drawings of the “banana” moon and sun.

Macaroni shells that once formed a flower,
The flashlight used when we always lost “power”.
A baby picture smudged with kisses,
Cards “signed” by Logan with loving wishes.

The ring he was to give to “Mary Jane”,
Bubba’s yearbook that he left out in the rain.
A Baby book containing his first lock of hair,
The camouflage jacket that he loved to wear.

Where does mommy keep her memories?
In a box this precious cargo rests.
Reminders she will cherish and keep safely,
This box of love is her treasure chest.

Then there are those memories everywhere you look,
Adorning every wall, are pictures that we took.
Outside are the gator and the trampoline,
Handprints everywhere in meemaw’s Vaseline.

Marks on the wall where we measured his height,
The sandals he broke from having “too tight”.
On the shelf sits the “big pea-corn” that he so proudly found,
Along with the “whistles” that he’d try to make
sound.

Everywhere you look is a memory
Of my little angel, Logan Zackary.
He will be with us forever,
In our hearts, live his memory.

love, mommy

Dear Logan, My Love is With You

Oh, dear Logan, what can I say?
My heart aches for you each and every day.
I miss you so very much, my sweetheart,
I never dreamed you & I would ever be apart.
The angel wings you wear must be so grand,
if only I could reach out and touch your little hand.
I'd ask God for a favor, as I'm pulling you to me tight,
to please lend me "My Logan" for just another night.
I'd caress your cheeks and sing to you lullabies,
you looking up at me with those beautiful blue eyes.
And in your sweet little voice, you'd begin to say,
"Mommy, don't be sad, you'll see me again some day,
I've made a lot of friends here and I play all the time.
I'm so happy here mommy, all I see is sunshine!
Oh, I almost forgot to tell you, of something else that I do,
you'll never have to worry, I'm always watching over you.
You tell me you love me and it's time for you to go,
I give you one last kiss with the comfort that I know,
you are safe with Jesus and as happy as can be.
My heart smiles just knowing you are a part of me!
What a precious gift I was given from up above,
sharing you with me, taught me the true meaning of love.
You will live in my heart forever,
and I will try to be strong,
because, dear Logan, in my heart is where you belong.
I love you Logan, sleep well, my son.

love,
MoMMy

Little Boy Logan’s Mommy

To my little boy Logan,

At times it feels so long ago,
Though it seems but yesterday.
That you closed your eyes in dreamless sleep,
And I put your toys away.

My other two boys have left the nest
And have a life of their own.
In my house, where you used to play,
Is empty now, I live here all alone.

No, not alone; for I feel you here.
With your smile of winsome joy;
The others have grown and gone,
But you are the same little laughing boy.

How strange it seems that I’ve come to know-
So bitterly when I wept-
That the little boy I lost and grieve for,
Is the only one I’ve kept.

Love, MoMMy





Angels

Angels are the guardians of hope and wonder, the keepers of magic and dreams. Wherever there is love, an angel is flying by. Your guardian angel knows you inside and out and loves you just the way you are. Angels keep it simple and always travel light. Remember to leave space in your relationships so the angels have room to play. Your guardian angel helps you find a place when you feel there is no place to go. Whenever you feel lonely, a special angel drops in for tea. Angels are with you every step of the way and help you soar with amazing grace. After all, we are angels in training, all we have to do is spread our wings and fly.