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This memorial website was created in memory 
of our beloved little girl, 
Bethany Rose Morgan, 
who was born in Hawaii on August 8, 1996, lovingly adopted at birth, grew up in San Francisco, had just graduated from 5th grade, and passed away on July 18, 2007, three weeks before her 11th birthday.  

On July 16th, her family was enjoying a lovely, late afternoon at uncrowded Woodlawn Beach in Hamburg, NY, with four lifeguards on duty, when she nearly drowned. We do not know why the lifeguards did not respond to pleas for help. We do not know why not one of them entered the water. Her sister, Katie, 12, found her and tried to pull her from the water. She had a pulse! Bethany was rushed to the nearest emergency room.  We do not know why she was not mercy-flighted even though there was a helipad near the site.  We do not know why the lifeguards did not have emergency equipment near the water, nor did they have a key piece of resuscitaion equipment. Her Mom received that horrible phone call at work and rushed to the ER. Bethany was then moved by ambulance, with Mommy in the front seat, to a more well-equipped hospital. She passed away 2 days later in the hospital while her Mommy, family and friends kept vigil at her bedside.  

Her older sister, Katie, and younger brother, Elliot, are heartbroken by her loss. Our whole family is wounded. She has many wonderful friends,classmates,teachers and coaches who miss her.

She is forever our beautiful, darling girl!

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012 marks 

Four endless years and six months since our precious girl became an Angel.

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On the THIRD ANNIVERSARY of losing our wonderful, enchanting girl, 24 people encircled her gravesite on July 18th at the hour of her death. The day was warm and lovely as were all the girls in their Summer sun dresses. While the adults drove to our home to prepare refreshments, the kids walked the mile there.

We remember and honor Bethany Rose.

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This year, to remember the SECOND ANNIVERSARY, we gathered at Bethany's  gravesite on August 15th. It was a lovely, warm Summer day, much like the day of her accident.  

We encircled her resting place and each told a memory of  Bethany.  I remembered the guest book this time.

We then had refreshments at our home. 

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REMEMBERING OUR BETHANY ROSE

Friday, July 18, 2008 marked the ONE-YEAR anniversary of Bethany's transition. We had a  gathering at 12:30 PM, at her resting place at the Oakwood Cemetery Annex (across from the main cemetery), on Oakwood Avenue, in East Aurora. Her grave is in the very center of the grounds.

About 37 people each brought a small decorative rock for her planter.  She loves rocks. She also received a beautiful red rose.

Refreshments were served at our home.

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Bethany's teachers and the staff of the East Aurora Middle and Elementary Schools donated funds to the East Aurora Boys' and Girls' Club. A leaf was engraved in her honor for the Memorial Tree.
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LOVING DEDICATION
Thursday, November 8, 2007
8 AM 
East Aurora Middle School  430 Main Street
East Aurora, NY
An Oak tree was selected to honor Bethany 
by her 5th grade classmates and their families
and was planted on the lawn outside 
Mrs. Bell's classroom.
A memorial marker was placed 
near the tree. It reads:

  Bethany Rose Morgan 1996-2007 Our Friend, Our Angel 
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 A CELEBRATION OF HER LIFE 
was held in
San Francisco, CA
 Noon,Saturday,October 6, 2007, 
Unity Christ Church, 2690 Ocean Ave. at 19th Ave., where Bethany attended Sunday school for 10 years.
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 A headstone for her grave is still needed. 

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