Jackson Griffin was born on June 28th, 2009, and he was the happiest baby that we had ever seen. He was always smiling and always hungry!! He grew up pretty quick, and before we knew it, he was walking and talking. We always talked about his hair because it didn't seem to want to grow. He didn't have his first haircut until he was almost 3. Some of his favorite activities were playing with his brothers, playing in the park, and strumming his daddy's guitar when he thought nobody was around to hear it. His favorite saying anytime he got in trouble was, "But I was aboout to be good!!" and it worked 95% of the time. He was the sweetest baby with the most gorgeous blue eyes we had ever seen.
On July 10th, 2013, our lives were forever changed. During a family gathering at home, Jackson and his brother were in their room cleaning like their daddy asked them to do. After getting bored with cleaning, the boys decided to play. Jackson, being a rambunctious little boy, started climbing up his dresser, which held his 27 inch tube television set. Once all his weight was on the dresser, it toppled over sending the TV crashing down on Jackson's head.
The accident caused a traumatic brain injury. His skull had multiple fractures and his brain began swelling so fast that his midline shifted to the left. He was rushed to LSU Health and Sciences Center, where he was immediately rushed to a CT Scan then into surgery. The surgery that was performed was called a bone flap surgery. This surgery consists of removing a large portion of the skull to help ease the pressure and possible further damage to his brain. Once the surgery was complete, Jackson was moved to the PICU, where his fight to survive began. After numerous procedures and many ups and downs, Jackson's little body could no longer fight. At 12:40 P.M. on July 12th, 2013, the doctors pronounced Jackson brain dead and immediately began prepping him for organ donation.
Through Jackson's legacy, the family and friends are providing financial assitance to families immediately after the loss of a child. The Jackson Griffin Memorial Fund is also here to help raise awareness about the dangers of unsecured TVs and furniture. The fund will provide mounts and/or anchors to any family that cannot afford them.
A report released by Safe Kids Worldwide and SANUS revealed that every three weeks, a child dies from a television tipping over and nearly 13,000 more children are injured each year in the U.S. This represents a 31 percent increase in TV tip-over-related injuries over the last ten years.
We want to educate and make aware of the dangers of televisions falling on children everyday. To read more on the dangers of unsecured televisions, please click on the Safe Kids Worldwide logo below.
Taylor Griffin-President
Joshua Kerry-Vice President
Brittney Griffin-Secretary
Amber Mahony-Treasurer
Board Members
Tony Simpson
Chasity Hermes
Kathy McGill
Victoria McGill
Fran Kerry
ABOUT US
Jackson Glen Griffin, "Action Jackson," 4, of Shreveport, LA was called home to be with the Angels on July 12, 2013, following a tragic accident. He was always such a happy little guy, bringing joy and happiness to anyone around. You would never see him without a smile on, which would light up the room. Throughout his time with us, he touched the lives of many. He will continue to live through and touch the lives of his donor recipients.
He is survived by his parents Taylor and Brittney Griffin, his brothers Matthew and Lane Griffin, grandparents Max Griffin, Brenda Nichols, Calvin and Katherine McGill, and Frank and Lisa Ganey. Great-grandparents Kathryn Griffin, Ruth Lee, and Royce and Lucille McGill. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and so many who adored him. Especially his best bud "Uncle D," Daniel Pope. He is preceeded in death by his Grandma Barbara, Grandpa Leon Lee, Papaw Griffin, Uncle Shad, Uncle Charles, and Uncle Mickey.
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