Liam Chadwick

Liam was joy in its purest form. Though his time here was far too short, in just 16 months, he brought more laughter, warmth, and love than we ever could have imagined. With his bright eyes, huge smile, and constant curiosity, he filled our days with laughter, snuggles, and so much love.

Liam was overflowing with happiness and lit up every room. I had always described him to everyone as my easy, happy boy. He was calm, sweet, and just constantly smiling or laughing at everything. Everything was funny and magical to him, and he just adored his big brother Evan. The bond between them was something truly special, full of love and so many giggles. Evan loved showing Liam off to anyone who’d listen, showering him with hugs and pats on the head, proud to be his big brother. Liam would light up just watching Evan.

Liam had so many favorite things. He loved music and dance parties, and anything Cocomelon. As soon as he heard the first few notes, he’d smile and shout “Coco!” in the cutest little voice. He loved splashing in the bath, spinning in circles, riding on his little toy car, and being pushed around in the laundry basket. He also loved playing at the library, playing peekaboo, clapping along to the clean-up song, and stacking toys, and dumping them out, just so we could pick them back up again.

He was endlessly curious, always wanting to see what was just out of reach. He was always on the move, climbing onto stools or his slide, pushing walkers, or scooting around corners or up stairs. From the moment he and Evan woke up (which was usually around 5am) they’d be chasing each other around and laughter filled every corner of the house.

He made even ordinary moments feel extraordinary. Picking him up from daycare was my highlight of every day with his big smile, outstretched arms, and the way he’d melt into a hug. He would have the biggest smile on his face when he would see Evan was already in the car waiting. He watched the world, and especially his brother, with a kind of quiet awe, and he had so much admiration for Evan.

We were so happy. Just the three of us. Our little family was full of love and laughter and a rhythm that felt just right.

But everything changed in an instant when Liam passed away suddenly during a nap at daycare.

Liam’s passing has since been classified as SUDC (Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood) something we had never heard of until it became our reality. It is heartbreaking how little is known about it, and how few answers there are for the families it touches.

We miss Liam more than words could ever express. The grief of losing him, of waking up each day without him, is immeasurable, but our love for him hasn’t faded. And we hope that through honoring his life, we can help raise awareness, support research, and ensure that fewer families have to walk this same road.

Liam was truly a gift. My bright, happy, beautiful little boy who changed us forever. His laughter, his love, his light, they are still with us. And they always will be.

This video is a celebration of the beautiful life of Liam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smh-C-_qxFw

Thank you for loving him and remembering him with us.