Zumante Malik Lucero - Online Memorial Website

Mante, when you and I were at a birthday party you would go wild for the food! That always makes me happy every time I think of it.I wish you didn't go so soon because I would like to enjoy it at least one last time.I love you.-D.J

I remember that MANTE and I were playing on the stairs and I spoted a near by basket  and so I said '' lets ride down the stairs in this basket, '' and he said ''ok, lets do it.''

As school is starting and I prepare my lesson plans I think of you Zumante.  I think of the times in class that you made me rethink and  think outside the box  with all of your what if and how come questions you would ask me.  I remember how you would  come up with answers and strategies that I didn't think of  forcing me to reserch and replan up coming lessons. 

Zumante, because of your zeal for learning and your wonderful outlook on life you have made me a better teacher and person.  I am so glad that God blessed me and allowed me to be a part of your life.  So as a write lesson plans this year I will be thinking of you and all your questions and I will try to think of all the what if questions.

I remember field day. I remember cheering you on as you sprinted. I watched in disbelief as you ran out of your shoes, leaving them in a cloud of dust. You were the first to cross the finish line and I was amazed and proud. You wouldn't be held by your shoes that day. A few months later, the world couldn't hold you either. 

Four years ago almost to the hour I sat near your bed, willing you to come back to us.  I guess God had another plan because you left us.  Yes, I know, your spirit will always be here, but that doesn't stop me from wanting to hug you and make you pancakes.  I wondered why, out of the blue, I woke up with a start.  Its 1:30 in the morning, and then it hit me that this is your hour -- your day -- a day to remember.  I hope that the next few days pass quickly.  There is too much pain within them. But I will try to dwell on the happy memories and the fact that perhaps we are at a place where other children might be helped because you paved the way. It still makes no sense to me that you had to leave, but they say we will understand it better "by and by."  I'm still waiting for that moment.