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On Sunday Chad, Cali and I were taking time to remember Camden by attending a ceremony honoring him and many other babies who died all too soon. Camden has a plaque honoring the short life he lived at The Garden of Hope memorial in Intercourse. Each year they conduct a service for families and loved ones to come and remember their child or children through a balloon release and name reading. This year the weather couldn't have been more beautiful. The sun was shinning, while a strong breeze blew through the open windows of the rustic barn where we gathered. The countryside was picturesque, with rolling hills and farmland for miles. While we sat and waited for the ceremony to begin, two young adult woman serenaded us with simple acoustic music. Tissues in hand, Chad by my side, I was ready to grieve the loss of Camden. But something odd happened. I began to cry but not about my own loss. You see on the same day we were remembering Camden's life, 49 other people lost their li...