Connor Bowen Foundation

09/03/2026

07/05/2026

July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month. The Compassionate Friends is thinking of our friends and family who have been going through one of the hardest losses, the death of their beloved child or children. Visit their website to find a local chapter or online support. https://www.compassionatefriends.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=28680640&gbraid=0AAAAAD40kqAlpd0oqYvCgeZ3PnNPXYKrq&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3qLSBhDaARIsAFTiVh5JOWmGqmvPkqKHNWaAC9Zs6BUP3QEqoM9ZmjCPGFml87Uh9SFHFrcaAr_tEALw_wcB

07/05/2026

Today we celebrate freedom.

We are grateful for the men and women who have served our country and for the freedoms we enjoy because of their sacrifice.

We are also grateful for the memories we were blessed to make with Connor—memories that continue to remind us that love never ends.

May your day be filled with family, laughter, gratitude, and hope.

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

07/04/2026

A Gentle Reminder

As fireworks light up the sky tonight, take a moment to look around.

Put the phone down.
Laugh a little louder.
Give someone an extra hug.
Tell the people you love that you love them.

Tomorrow is never promised.

Connor taught us that life's greatest moments are often the simplest ones shared with family and friends.

Wishing everyone a safe and memorable Independence Day.

❤️🤍💙

07/04/2026

The Legacy Lives On

Every smile tells a story.

This photo captures one of Connor's favorite traditions—celebrating the Fourth of July surrounded by the people he loved most.

Although he is no longer here with us, his kindness, laughter, and adventurous spirit continue to inspire everything we do through the Connor Bowen Foundation.

The greatest way we can honor those we've lost is by living with purpose, loving deeply, and creating memories with the people who matter most.

Happy Fourth of July from our family to yours. 🇺🇸

07/04/2026

One of the things we've learned since losing Connor is that grief doesn't follow a straight path. It changes each of us differently, often in ways we never expected. It can leave us feeling stronger and more fragile at the same time.

Healing isn't about "moving on"—it's about learning to carry love, loss, and hope together.

We wanted to share these thoughtful words from S.O.S. Survivors of Su***de because we know many in our community may need this reminder today. If this speaks to you, know that you are not alone. ❤️

Shared with gratitude from S.O.S. Survivors of Su***de.

Grief changes us, but not always in the same direction.

Grief can make someone harder as a form of protection — more guarded, numb, or cautious because pain taught them how much can be taken away. It can also make someone softer — more patient, compassionate, and aware of other people’s struggles because they now recognize pain in others.

Sometimes it does both at once. A person can become tougher around certain things and more tender around others.

Grief doesn’t simply do something to us; people also gradually shape what they become through it. The loss happens to us, but the meaning we build afterward becomes part of the story too. ❤️
-Joey-

07/04/2026

Remembering Connor

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day. ❤️💙

Some holidays become a little more bittersweet after losing someone you love.

The Fourth of July was always a day Connor enjoyed—time with family, fireworks, laughter, and making memories. Looking back at these photos reminds us that while moments may pass, love never does.

Today, we celebrate our country's freedom while holding close the memories of those who continue to shape our lives.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and meaningful Fourth of July.

05/30/2026

💙 A Weekend Reminder 💙

You don't have to have all the answers today.

You don't have to have everything figured out.

You don't have to carry every burden alone.

Sometimes healing looks like asking for help.
Sometimes it looks like taking a break.
Sometimes it looks like simply making it through the day.

Wherever you are on your journey, give yourself grace. Progress isn't always measured by giant steps forward. Often, it's found in the small moments—the decision to keep going, to reach out, to believe that tomorrow can be better.

At the Connor Bowen Foundation, we believe hope is powerful. We believe conversations matter. And we believe that every life has value.

If you're struggling today, please know that you are not alone and that support is available.

What's one thing you're doing this weekend to take care of yourself? Share below and inspire others. 💙

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05/18/2026

Sometimes the people carrying the heaviest burdens are the ones smiling the brightest.

Struggles are not always visible, and too often, those who need support the most are the ones we least expect. A kind word, a simple check-in, or just being present for someone can make more of a difference than we realize.

Words carry weight. They can encourage, uplift, and remind someone they are not alone.

Today, choose kindness.
Choose compassion.
Choose to be the reason someone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Because your words matter — use them for good. 💜

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