A tribute to Logan

Words cannot express the sadness in our hearts as we write this tribute to Logan. Logan passed away suddenly on 20/2/2010 as a result of an asthma attack at home. As we remember Logan we recall the vibrance he brought into our kindergarten and into our hearts. Everyone who met Logan remembered him. He would make himself known to visitors and engage them in conversation. He was always interested and interesting. He always had something of interest to say. Sometimes those comments were left of centre and thought provoking, sometimes they were funny but always they caring and polite. We called Logan a 'centred' child, someone who was comfortable in his own skin. He was self assured. He was confident. He enjoyed a joke and he always checked out all that was happening at kindergarten. He would have been devastated if he had missed out on anything that was going on. Most of all, the children loved him and he was always surrounded by friends. He loved to play in the sandpit and the water. He could often be found dripping his way to the bathroom! There are a number of entries on this blog celebrating Logan's learning and contribution to our kindergarten. We smile as we recall the emu egg he arrived with that provided the whole kindergarten with an omelette for morning tea. We chuckled at his enthusiasm to test out our new lithium battery drill. We were looking forward to following Logan's progress as he was to leave us to start school. We have known Logan since he was a baby; it is so very hard to believe that someone with such a big heart and vibrant personality is no longer with us. Our hearts go out to Kirsten and Dean, no words could express our sorrow. We have a wonderful community here at Botany Downs Kindergarten and their collective hearts are breaking. Rest in peace Logan.

For families wanting advice on how to address the subject of death with their children we have added some advice from Victim Support onto our website labelled 'grief'. On Monday morning we will have hard copies of these for you. As well, we will have our psychologist on site if anyone would like some further advise and support. Families are invited to share their thoughts and grief as we come together as a community to come to terms with this tragedy.

Please post your comments here on the blog. We will print them off and share them with the family, these comments are providing comfort at this point in time. As well, jot down your child's thoughts and comments. We have a board set up at kindergarten by the Mimio to put these on. These also will comfort the family and it will allow us to understand where your child is at and guide us in the support we can give to you and your child.

The family are happy for contact. The funeral is on Thursday at 11am at Manukau Gardens in Puhinui Road. Families are welcome to attend. It is an open casket funeral and children being able to draw on the casket. We will also be having a "celebrating Logan' time at kindergarten on Wednesday morning at 9.30am. We will let you know as we finalise details.