Liam Thiago Lagunas

Liam Thiago Lagunas, 6, of Gastonia, NC, was in a tragic accident on 74. He passed away June 26, 2021, at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital, Charlotte.

We will miss him dearly.

Liam was born in Gaston County on July 14, 2014.

Liam is survived by his mother, Brandi; father, Santiago; brother, Dylan; sister, Diana; grandma, Wendy; grandpa, Omer; aunts, Ashley and Sara; tia, Nelia; tio, Allen; uncle, Kevin; and niece, Abby.

A memorial service will be held 6-8 pm on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Flint Grove Baptist Church – 2017 East Ozark Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054.

From the bottom of my heart, my son was my whole world. He was my whole heart. Everything I did was for him, to see him smile, to see him happy, and to show him love. My son always asked me what the best part of my day was, I would tell him he was! He would just smile. He always asked about his great grandmother and grandfather, and what was heaven like. He was so caring. He would always ask how our friends were doing because he genuinely cared so much. He would cover me up with a blanket when I was cold. When I was sick, he would make sure I ate. He was my caretaker as much as I was his. Everything I taught him was based on love. How to love his family, friends, and even strangers. He was so giving. He always wanted to help people less fortunate. ----- Liam's mother. Brandi.

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Dear Liam,

Hey baby I am going to miss you, you have been my little man ever since you were born. I taught you how too ride a skateboard. I taught you how to play x-box. I have been by your side ever since you were born. I always came to your taekwondo class and when I did not go, you showed me the new moves when you came over to my house. We were constantly fighting, but it was because you were like my little brother. Never out of anger or aggression, and I always hugged you after it. You were my little monkey. You did not deserve this, you deserved to out live all of us. You had a whole life ahead of you. Ill miss you so so so much. I promise to start doing taekwondo, ill even ask my mom if they can get me an xbox so I can play with your mom and Dylan. All I wanted was to see you turn 7 and go into second grade. I promise to be there for your mom and dad, and I'll write a book about you one day. You should have lived instead of leaving your family that loved you very much.

Ill miss you, love you cheeks- Tia

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Liam Thiago lagunas.

Big man, do you remember the last time I held you that day? The moment gets replayed over in over in my head. You would not let go of me; I may never realize how significant those moments were.  Your touch, your smile, your warm embrace. Your floppy hair. Since the day you were born, you were like that Liam, we all knew nothing but the love you gave us. There was never a need for words, never an argument, never a frown. All you had to do was reach out, smile and I knew what you were thinking. There was always something very special about you: to pure to see anyone in pain, to humble to ever put anyone before you. A grown man at 6 years old, Liam, your wisdom and confidence exceeded that of two lives'. Calm, emotionally abundant with the demeanor of a leader. I could never stop talking about you, never stop thinking about you. Your Tio loved you so much, It hurts to miss you. Your mother, my sister, gave you the world and you had it in your hands. Your farther, my friend, knew nothing and wanted nothing but to see your smile. I thank you for how much you brought me, how much you cared. I remember driving hours just to come see you, laying on the couch with you as I held your hand. Talking about how you were the best gamer in the world. How strong you were becoming. What movie we would go see next or what superhero was the strongest. You had so much family, so many friends. Welcomed everywhere you walked. I am meeting more and more people who you were able to touch. It breaks my heart and makes me weak knowing that will not continue because I know you loved each one of them. Keep everyone smiling and happy up there, I WILL SEE YOU VERY SOON.

Forever. I love you big man.

Liams uncle, Allen

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You were so much in such a little body, you were loved by many and you still are you were the guy I would spend most if my days down here with whether it be playing video games, going to the pool or just playing outside, I missed a very large amount of your life cause I wasn't here and I loved all the times you would call me and say " when are you coming down abby, are you coming down soon " And when I moved down here you were so excited and so was I. I'm proud to be your cousin love you lots liam. <3

Liam: Of all the words in this world, Grandma is at a lost with what to say with you leaving us. The tears will always flow, and my heart will forever be broken. I am so so Thankful for the time we had together. Now you can cuddle with Great-Grandma and eat ice cream with Pop-Pop.

My sweet, sweet grandson our lives will never be the same with you gone.

I love You Liam. Grandma❤

We will miss you and have always adored you, nothing will ever be the same without you liam.

Sara & kevin.

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You were the best brother ever, you always brightened my day with that big smile you had, you were funny and always happy no matter what, I love you Liam, i wish I could hug you and tell you how much i love you, Liam you really were something special, I love you so so much.

Dylan, liams brother

I'll miss you Liam, I love you so much. i never got to see you again after that night. but just know that you are very special to me, you were always special to me and even though I'm not with you just know that i love you and I'll always remember you and cherish you, I love you Liam.

Diana, liams sister.

From the moment he was born so many moments of happiness, so many ways to say I love you, and the patience with which he listened to me and the conviction of how to see life... from the moment he was born he has been a conqueror, and someone who has entered our heart in an unavoidable way. You make me understand the ability to love without dividing the heart. You were so special and unique and had meant the world to each of the people that God put around you....I keep the magic of your soul in my heart that will always share your smile, because the  powerful energy that moves the universe was the same energy that moved through you. I LOVE YOU LIAM, YOU WILL LIVE WITH ME FOREVER, I DO NOT SAY GOODBYE BUT SEE YOU SOON.....

Santiago, liams farther.

My sweet baby,

Starting at 12, I always knew I wanted to be a mom. Nothing else had ever mattered. Nothing was as important.  I remember the day I found out i was pregnant, it was the happiest day of my life. When I told your dad all he did was smile from ear to ear, he was so happy. From that day on I had found my purpose in life. God had given me purpose in life. Labor was rough but you came out perfect. Everything about you was perfect. You've always grown to be so old yet you were so little. You always knew who you were. Your seriousness, your happiness, your determination. The bond was like no other. I knew what you needed just by looking at you. Your expressions. Your eyes. Your touch. Some people are nervous and scared through pregnancy, but I felt confident. I knew I was going to be a great mother. Every milestone, everything you learned. They were always on your time. Whenever you are ready. I encourage you through it all, how you wanted it, when you wanted it. I always focused on teaching you love, commitment, and loyalty. I believe finding out who you are is something in life not everyone finds, but you Liam, you were always sure who you were. They say mothers are what hold the family together, but in our case (my whole family's case) it was you. My whole focus was you, everything was for you. Whatever you needed I did, and it was so rewarding. Because the way i loved you is the way you loved me. I'm so honored for the time you had on this earth. I'm so honored to be your mother. You were put on this earth for so many reasons. You touched so many people's hearts. As you got older one of your favorite sayings was "share the love" with a hand gesture that always followed it.  We only know love first, nothing before, and really nothing after. My angle walking around with me each day. Eating with me, playing with me. Everything I did was always for you. Whatever made you happy was my priority. Your smile would change anyone's day, your hugs became soul binding. Your touch would give me chills. You always have asked a million questions, around 3 as I told you about your great grandparents. You never stopped asking questions about them. You always asked me what they're doing in heaven. You never met your great grandmother while only meeting grandpa once. But when you met him, he insisted on sitting on his lap. All you did was touch his face, smile at him, laugh with him. Spiritually you have always had a connection with your grandparents. I know right now you are there with them. Hugging them. Kissing them. Playing with them and eating unlimited ice cream. We will all miss you down here on earth. But are conversations of heaven, always asking me what it was like. My response was always "i don't know Liam, i have never been ". We could be somewhere and you would say "MOMMY, did you see that?" i would say "see what baby?" and Liam, your response was  "it was an angel mommy". I will never understand why you had to leave us so soon. Holding onto my faith gives me strength because I know God's plans are bigger than anybody's. You loved your family first and your family loved you. We all still love you, like nobody else in this world. So much joy was brought to so many people because of you Liam. My heart is broken, but I know you'll put my heart back together. Police by piece I will be guided through life just as I had stitched yours together. Your strength is my strength, it was such an honor for all the seconds and the minutes and the days and the months and the years that I got with you. My heart and soul, I love you more than anything in this world. You will truly be missed. I love you my sweet baby and I will say your name every day for the rest of my life. I'll never stop walking beside you, ill never let go of your hand.

"I love you like the whole world." – Liam Lagunas

Liam's mother, Brandi.