added:
"That's who he is. Raising money, the flower business — that's all him. He won the empathy award at school."
When asked how she would like people to remember her boy, Rosette replied, "Write how beautiful and shiny and amazing he was." She also shared that her beloved son's kind and loving spirit would live on through others because the Rofers had decided to donate his organs.
A GoFundMe account was created by late Bradley's aunt, Andrea Maldonado, to help cover the funeral costs and support the Rofers in their crucial time. As of September 5, 2022, over $59,000 have been raised of the $60,000 goal.
Josette, Aron, and the Rofer family continue to be crippled by their lovely boy's irreparable loss. Friends and community members who knew Bradley also shared their heartfelt condolences with the family.
One of the neighbors, Zakia Radwan, described Bradley as a kind and benevolent boy. She also said:
"We had an event at the community for Valentine's Day and he used to make flowers for a charity. He was only 8. He'd make small arrangements of flowers. He was so sweet. His mom was also very helpful to the community."
Several netizens shared their deepest sympathies with the Rofers and left supportive and encouraging messages for their beautiful boy:
"Sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family at this difficult time. Thank you for your thoughtful donation of organs…so selfless."
— (@mmboyle1) September 5, 2022
"Thinking of you and the family. He was so beautiful. May you be blessed with all the love and kindness that he filled your hearts with."
— (@JennAnnC) September 5, 2022
Nobody knows how long it would take the Rofers to heal from their heart-wrenching tragedy. But one thing is clear — nothing would ever be the same for them. That's because losing a child can lead to acute grief and trauma, which can take a long time to subside and become integrated.
While the pain never goes away, people might learn to live with it over time. Even though grief and trauma are inevitable, there's always an option to reach out to your loved ones for support. If the situation is grave, it's best to seek professional advice.
Losing a sibling can be tremendously hard for surviving children as well, and their grief can easily be overlooked. In such cases, it's best to make grief a shared family experience and indulge in activities that honor the late child.
We send our deepest condolences to the Rofers in this difficult time. Rest in eternal peace, young boy.
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