April 27^th marks the 6th anniversary of my son 
Branden Braddock’s death.  Each year on this day I ask family and friends to participate in a random act of kindness in his memory.  Branden was a very kind hearted young man and to try and honor his life I find that doing something nice for someone helps keep the day, a day of love instead of sadness.  Examples of random acts of kindness are: paying for the person behind you in a drive thru meal, purchasing a gift card and leaving it with the cashier at any business to pay for someone’s purchase, picking up the check of a mother and son who are having dinner, sending flowers to a special person.  Of course not all acts of kindness have to involve money.  Make sure that you tell the people who you love how important they are to you, help someone load their groceries in their car or leave a note for someone recognizing and appreciating their work, help someone with their work day or chores.  Leave your kindness card to the recipient and hopefully the kindness will continue and the day will be filled of good memories and intentions. These are only examples and if you chose to participate in this beautiful way to honor my sons life and the love we shared then please be creative and share your experiences on Branden’s website, www.branden-braddock.memory-of.com   

Thank you,

Michele Newton, Branden's Mom