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LOGAN SMITH
6-11-08
 
Logan passed away and is in heaven, we will all miss him. During the last year of his life,
he taught us many things including the spirit of life in each of us. Some of these lessons are hard
because kids are supposed to out live their parents. When circumstances become unpredictable
or untimely, there are no words to explain what those around us feel, but we are all affected. To
so many, Logan was a gifted student, an athlete, a friend, a sibling and a child who smiled and
was happy all of the time. He will be missed, but will be remembered for what he was - an
inspiration to many who were lucky to have had their path cross with his.
 
May God Bless his Family & Friends!
 

 

Class Act: Target Range 3rd Grade Go the Distance

Members of Melodee Burreson's third-grade class at Target Range School finish the last leg of their cumulative 500-mile run Friday afternoon to show classmate Logan Smith that they care.  (Jake Riekena is the second runner)

Photo by Michael Gallacher

 

 

 

 
Logan is an active vivacious 9 year old who since I have known always has a smile on his face. He is Jake's
age and a third grader at Target Range Grade School in Missoula, Montana. He is the youngest of four
brothers and is a wrestler and good student among other things. This family needs support and your prayers
to help them through this difficult time. I encourage you to send an ecouraging word or donation to the family.
 
Thanks
 
Jacqueline R.
 

 

12/15/2007 -Update on Logan
Logan came home and visited with kids at Target Range recently. He is doing well in his recovery
from the extensive operation. We continue to pray for continued remission of this rare cancer.  
 
12/5/2007 -Update on Logan
Logan continues to improve daily and may be released from the hospital on Friday. Every one is
anxious for him to return to Missoula where there will be plenty of friends waiting to see him.

 

12/2/2007 -Update on Logan
The diagnosis for Logan has been updated, he as renal cell carcinova cancer. This type of cancer is not
treatable by chemo or radiation treatments.  Approximately 7 out of 10 children respond positively to
aggressive and active treatment. We remain optimistic that Logan will return to Montana and continue
to improve.   
 
11/29/2007 -Update on Logan
It has been three days since Logan had a 5 to 6 pound tumor and kidney removed and part of his liver.
He is in ICU Recovery and is in good spirits. His brothers arrived today and I am sure this made his day.
He will be in the hospital through the end of the year and will return home in January. Please continue to
pray for Logan and his family.
 
11/26/2007 -Update on Logan
Yesterday, doctors removed one kidney and surrounding lymph nodes. The tumor weighed between 5 and 6
pounds. They were able to remove the entire tumor. Logan will remain in ICU for the next several days.
 
 
Dear friends and family,

As many of you know Logan has been diagnosed with Wilm's Cancer and is now at Children's Hospital in
Seattle Washington. He has a stage 3 tumor on his kidney and will have surgery on Monday November 26th.
Becky and Logan are currently at the Ronald McDonald House in Seattle and family are well on their way.
 
To read more about Wilms Cancer - Click Here.

Beck will be checking email in the evenings and has asked everyone to send their support via email instead
of calling on her cell. We want to create a support group for her so please add names to this list as we know
there are many missing. When you want to send an email reply to all so she can receive and reach out to
everyone at the same time. Please spread the word to as many friends as you can so we can all pray for our
Logie D.

The phone number for Logan is 206-838-0600 Room 872

Address:
Logan Smith
Ronald McDonald House
5130 40th Avenue NE
Building A Room 372
Seattle, WA 98105

We all love Becky and her boys, they have always been a source of love and strength and have touched all of
our lives. Please pray and send your support for Logan, this little guy with his bright smile and playful spirit
needs our love! Feel free to share stories, send love, thoughts and prayers to help Beck and her family get
through this time. I have always been amazed at the strength within this family and the inspiration they have
brought to all of our lives, now it's our turn to be there for them. 

There is so much of you in all your boys, you have passed on your gift to them- your strength and incredible
ability to love. 
 
Excerpted from email received on November 24, 2007.
 
Love & Prayers
 
The J Riekena Family