Special speaker Delicia Jernigan , founder of “So Many Roads Tour: a Ride to Promote Life,” will share experiences of her cross-country bicycle ride from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine made in memory of her brother Anthony who committed suicide. Featured at Mineral County Library.

  Delicia Jernigan with the map showing her inspiring cross-country bicycle trip from Portland, Oregon to Portland, Maine in memory of her brother Anthony.

Anthony
Its been 3yrs this month and not a day goes by you are not in my thoughts. In the last 3yrs, I've seen a lot of sadness, at the same time I've seen a lot of amazing things happen. Raimee Arik and Kynslee were born. Now got Ridge on his way and Liam will be here June 3rd. Those are some amazing gifts. You would think that after 3yrs I would be able to find the words to say to you other than I love u and ooo how I miss you. Even though this time has gone by, my heart still aches and is broken. I once told all of you how this family dont work with out each other. Well it dont, you can definitely feel the difference without your presence. Anthony you definitely brang so much joy to my life and to try to sum you up in words, well anyone who knew you knows there's not enough I could ever say about you. Ever since you have been gone I feel like I cant catch my breath. Its almost like im searching for the next one to come. Its true how things in your life change so much. The way you look at things and appreciate it so much more. Things for me, well lets just say im a work in progress. Sleeping dont come easily anymore. I really haven't found the concept of shuting my brain down. I wish I could hold you and smell your cologne. You always smelt so good. Its amazing the things I remember about you. It brings lots of smiles but also lots of tears. Sometimes I feel like a water faucet and I can't shut it off. Sometimes, well most times, I have to swallow so hard to keep the tears down. I just have so much to say to you;  most of all, I just cant wait to hold you again and tell you face to face how much I love you. I look at this picture of you and I hope that when you see me that's what I come home to, big open arms waiting for me. I love u and miss you so deeply. mom

 

There are days that I become incredibly moved and feel such overwhelming feelings of love and kindness. My life has been forever changed . I am so thankful for the life that I continue to live and have learned to treasure it. My heart breaks for those who have left this world too soon, feeling that all hope was lost. There is hope, there is beauty just around the corner. Keep holding on, keep trying, and give yourself credit; because you are still here! I am still here! I am so lucky to still be here. This is my life, I want to live it!

Thank you to all those who have inspired me, taught me, and have never stopped caring. I know that I have not been a perfect person, but I am okay with that. I am just a person learning to live my life fully.

Thank you to Delicia Jernigan and the amazing gift she has given to so many. To ride across the country in memory of those lost to suicide and bringing hope to those left behind. She has touched my life in the most positive form possible.

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SAVE's Named Memorial and Board of Honor Program

A SAVE Named Memorial is a memorial established to honor and/or remember someone who has lost his or her life through suicide. When your memorial reaches greater funding levels, the memorial is recognized on SAVE.org and on our Named Memorial Wall. The Board of Honor is a way to celebrate or honor an individual for other reasons at a variety of funding levels. Online fundraising gives you the opportunity to generate contributions in support of your memorial. Please help Delicia in her ride to honor her brother Anthony Porcelli, who lost his life to suicide in 2010, by making a donation of any size to Save. Donations are tax deductible and 100% of the proceeds will go to the suicide prevention hotline. Visit www.somanyroadstour.com to donate.

Anthony is still remembered and missed. There are too many lives that are destroyed when a cry for help goes unnoticed. There is not a day that passes that we wish suicide had not taken someone we love and adore, our way of coping is to reach out and help the lives of other survivors and hopefully change the mind of someone struggling with suicidal thoughts. Visit Save.org for more information.

Delicia has made her way to Idaho. She will continue her ride to Portland, Maine to raise awareness of suicide statistics and raise money for Save.org, a suicide prevention site. You can make a tax deductible donation by visiting www.somanyroadstour.com. 100% of the proceeds will go to Save.org and will save countless lives. This ride is in dedication to Delicia's younger brother Anthony who lost his life to suicide, and all others who have lost a loved one.