To the Argentieri Family: Your friends and colleagues at Saint Francis are sending prayers of consolation and peace to you. We know that Kayden was precious and loved. For this little life come from God and returned to God, we say thank you, and we will remember. Please be kind to yourselves and know how much we appreciate you at Saint Francis. Cathy Weaver

Marc & Carmen, Love and prayers will be with you in our household. Heffernan Family

Marc and Carmen, My heart aches for the loss of your sweet baby. I was honored to take care of him and to come to know your wonderful family. I'll always remember how he loved his taste of mother's milk on his pacifier. Your devotion was inspiring and renews our commitment to continue to do what we do...care for these precious tiny infants who now have a guardian angel in Kayden. His memory will stay with me forever. Love, Ginny Rossi

Lit a candle in memory of Kayden Joseph Argentieri

Lit a candle in memory of Kayden Joseph Argentieri

To all the nurses and doctors who cared for and loved our son, Kayden Joseph, we could not of asked for a special group of people to be our sons bedside, day in and day out. I watched daily as they talked to him, handled him with care as if he was one of their own children. I felt the love and nurture they had for him. They always made me feel as if I was one of their patients too taking the time to ask me if I was ok and if I was taking care of myself. My nightly calls at 3am were received with graciously and they never made me feel as if I was in their way or bothersome. The physicians always were around to give us full updates. At times they needed to repeat themselves and they never felt bothered by it. Although we cannot physically touch our son anymore we know he is constantly with us. I know he is constantly with the special staff in nicu and watching over all the babies.

To our family, we want to thank you for being by our side throughout the hospitalization and Kayden's birth. We know this has been very difficult for you too. Kayden is very blessed to have incredible family. I know that he is not only our angel he is their angel too. I know he felt your presence in the nicu when you visited him. We love you and appreciate you forever.

To our precious angel, from the moment we knew you were growing inside me we loved you. When we heard your heart beat it was the sweetest most amazing sound we ever heard. You came into this world too soon, for 2 weeks you fought so hard to stay but God had other plans for you. We will be forever changed by your birth and by your entrance into heaven. We were blessed to have been able to hold you kiss you and whisper to you how much we love you and how much you are wanted. We have an amazing little fighter that God needed to be his angel. One thing we will always treasure is that "God gave us you, God gave us you Kayden."

Dear Marc and Carmen, You are in my prayers and in my heart at this very sad time. I am sure that Kayden knew how much he was loved by you from his very first moments. Please know that we are all surrounding you with love and support during this very difficult time. I am here if you need anything. Rest in peace little Kayden. Lisa Ford Sodexo GM

Lit a candle in memory of Kayden Joseph Argentieri

Lit a candle in memory of Kayden Joseph Argentieri

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, other times there were one set of footprints. This bothered me because I noticed that during the low periods of my life, when I was suffering from anguish, sorrow or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints. So I said to the Lord, "You promised me Lord, that if I followed you, you would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life there have only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?" The Lord replied, "The times when you have seen only one set of footprints, is when I carried you." Marc & Carmen Know that God is carrying you through this, our prayers have been, and will always be with you. May God grant you peace in the midst of this storm, as He comforts and consoles you in His loving arms. Wendell & Cynthia Frazier

Carmen and Marc, It is so very hard for me to put my condolences into words.....I can't even begin to tell you all how much my heart aches for the loss of your precious baby boy Kayden...from the moment I laid eyes on him and cared for him I fell in love with his beautiful little face, his perfect hands and feet and of course his vibrant personality... although he may not have graced us with his presence for as long as we had hoped and prayed for I can honestly say that I am a better Nurse and Mother because of him and I am honored to have cared for him shortly after he came into this world and at his final moments.... he is by far one of the strongest babies that I have ever known... Carmen the way you read to him and sat hour after hour at his bedside is something that I know he felt and made him feel even more loved then he will ever know..... God gave you both the perfect little baby and I am sure that your lives will be forever changed because of him...I think of your son often and especially every night shortly after I place my children to bed...... I pray to God to ease the pain of your loss and to take care of your baby boy...I know that God has an even bigger and greater plan for Kayden and Heaven has truly gained a perfect little angel... my heart goes out to you both and your families....xxoo Nicole Grisolia (NICU Nurse)

Dearest Carmen and Marc, Words can never express the depth of sorrow I feel for you and your family. I know that Kayden was so loved and cherished by you and by all who cared for him. Although his time on earth was brief, there was so much life lived in that short time and the impact he made on the lives of so many will not be forgotten. I know that my heart is grieved at his loss, and I am reminded just how precious life is. I pray that God would comfort you and strengthen you in the days to come. Much love and care, Deb Keller, RN (NICU)

Lit a candle in memory of Kayden Joseph Argentieri

My heartfelt sympathy to the family. May your family find comfort as I have in knowing our loving Heavenly Father promises "He will wipe out every tear from our eyes, and even death will be no more." (Revelation 21:3,4)

Lit a candle in memory of Kayden Joseph Argentieri

Lit a candle in memory of Kayden Joseph Argentieri

Carmen and Marc, Please accept my heartfelt condolences as I reflect on the passing of your Kayden Joseph. He entered this world prematurely and his perfect little body was just not able to fight any longer. He tried his best and he certainly was a little fighter as he squirmed and kicked around in his little nest. He finally opened his eyes one day and I was amazed at how perfect his little face appeared, especially when we removed his phototherapy mask so you could look at him. I know he recognized your voice and felt the love you had for him as you read his bedtime story to him every night before you left his side. Kayden Joseph was a special little baby whose memory I will always hold in my heart. I feel honored to have known him and you, his parents, and I share in your grief at the loss of your precious son. A part of Kayden Joseph was left in our NICU that night and I know he will be our angel in heaven, guiding us as we care for other sick babies and their families. It is my hope that God will wrap his arms around you and your family and you will find peace and comfort as the days pass. May God bless Kayden Joseph Argentieri. With sympathy, Barbara Midure-Crofton, NICU

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.