A memorial service in memory of Aurora will be held on Saturday, June 8, at a nearby church. The family expressed their deep grief, saying: “Our hearts are broken and we continue our journey to honor and celebrate her gifts.”
Aurora, who is originally from Fort Collins, was playing in her family’s garden when the accident happened. She moved her little plastic slide near the disc swing and somehow her neck got tangled in the ropes as she slid down.
This tragic incident resulted in a lack of oxygen to her brain. Doctors at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Aurora announced the devastating news that she would not survive.
Despite the tragedy, the Masters family found comfort in the support of their extended family, with 19 members traveling from Wyoming and Nebraska to be with Aurora. “We understand the strength of family,” said her aunt Kennedy.
Aurora passed away on May 13. The family struggled to understand how the accident happened, as it happened while she was innocently playing outside alone. Her aunt Kennedy explained, “She brought her little plastic slide over to where her swing was and she kind of got tangled up in the swing and the swing suffocated her.”
Tom Masters told how Aurora brought joy back into his life when she was born. “She came at a time when I was struggling mentally,” he told the Denver Post. “There was something almost magical about her. I heard stories that she had that effect on everyone.” He continued, “She was just having fun, going around and freely sharing her light with everyone.”
Krystal hopes Aurora’s story will inspire other families to cherish every moment with their children. “I would say to parents: Love your child every minute, organize a dance party and embrace life. Because you never know when it will be taken away.”
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