My sincere condolences to everyone who loved and cared about this young man. God did take him back ... and yes ... Jaden is resting in eternal peace.

I pray that this mother and family will find sincere peace and rest that God is taking care of Jaden and them

"There are days now when I feel like I can go on," she said.

Says it all, doesn't it.

My condolences to the family, but for others out there with special need children and even for ones without special needs, you really need to safeguard them at all times. Everything from specialized door locks which need an adult to open the door, personal proximity alarms if a child gets to far from the area the parent can be alerted, even as simple as a alarm on the door which goes off if it is opened. Some of these devices are very inexpensive and can save your childs life, every penny is worth that.

I'm glad that the true story is finally out.I knew Jaden very well,and I also know his Mother, Grandmother, and Uncle.
It broke my heart to have people judge them without knowing the full story.
Jaden was a very special little boy, he was the happiest child I have ever met.Anyone who was lucky enough to know Jaden,was truly blessed.

goes out this Mom. I can't even begin to imagine her grief. We try to watch them, but it is impossible to be on guard every waking moment and to anticipate every possible danger.

My heart goes out to you...and understand everything your going through....God is amazing man and it was Jaden time to go see him along with my son and he will be watching out for you in everything you do and knows what you are doing he is right there with you.

May this family find peace and loving from within the community.

This is a well written story. Much feeling is shown through the words. Things are explained that weren't before. I have learned that to judge people early on makes one look silly but also it brings on guilt. My appologies to the family for thinking neglect was a factor in the childs death. May God continue to work wonders in the lives of this family and may this experience continue to grow all those people who knew little Jaden.

Why would God want someone back in heaven that was a child? Does that make any sense to anyone? Does he need a little childs little heart to make the place a happier place to be??? Ohh, no wait, heaven is eternal bliss. So that doesnt make sense. Maybe there is more work to be done for God in heaven than on earth, ohh wait that doesnt make any sense either. What ever you people need to do to keep forcing yourselves to believe in your pappy God, whatever. Trust me, it is much more kind to your sanity to just believe that the boy just ran into the crueler parts of this world. And there are cruel parts.

God save the fetus and not the muslims!!! ohh wait, what about the fetus of muslim parents??? Im confused.

They don't have the guts to realize that when we die, we die. End of story.

They think they can be petty, mean, and selfish, but the Lord died to save them from their sins and all will be fine in heaven. I think most of them know down deep it's all a crock of S***.

I read this right after it was posted last night and it broke my heart. How sad that the Mother (and Grandmother) had to go through this tragedy. That little soul was needed in heaven for unknown reasons. It might not be so much for needing him there but for needing his presence here for a short time to teach something to us. I'm certain his family learned enough for a lifetime from this little angel.

I know some of us outside of the family were touched as well by his story. The far reaching impacts of little Jadens life will likely never be truly known.

Wonderful story! Wonderful little boy!

I have no problem with that. That's why you care so much that every human gets care, food, and love. Right? What do you think Christ and St. Peter will say to you when you left Katrina victims helpless for days, or those in Haiti or Dafur? Just waiting for the GOP trickle down theory to work? It's just an economic thing? I don't believe in heaven. I believe in responsibility and accountability here.

Religious zealots think they can buy themselves a place in heaven while mocking the sick and the poor and those who take care of them.

I'd rather die and be cremated knowing I tried to help the less fortunate knowing there was no heaven, than die thinking Jesus might approve of my take care of the rich scenarios.

You got to go with what you believe.

I am a family member and saddened to see this discussion turning the way it is. Jaden was here for a reason. He accomplished what he was here for and he moved on. The family is grief stricken but moving on and passing his love and the lessons he gave us on to others. Those who cannot be caring, compassionate or even slightly intelligent, please don't feel the need to post. His mother and grandmother do not need to hear you petty useless comments. You took something that was beautiful and a strong point in this community, compassion, and turned it into something ugly. You should be ashamed of yourself. My guess is you have no conscience and are unable to feel shame. God bless Jaden, Mikera, Peggy, Gary and Alysha. God did have a plan, it played out and we will cherish the memories.

Thanks to Patrick Orr who wrote a wonderful article. You are a talented writer who was able to envoke emotion and touch so many. Thank you for taking the time to write this piece.

Thank you for your kind words. I agree with you that this isn't a place for these discussions.

With all due respect...If people really think God is responsible for human tragedy, then why repress natural emotions and not openly DESPISE this horrible beast called God?