The Memory of Elijah Josiah Gilmore

​Elijah Josiah Gilmore was born at Norwalk Hospital on July 14, 2011.

He was affectionately known to those who loved him as ‘EJ’. He was eager to learn and was already pretty passionate about his taste in food (knew he didn’t like meat). Elijah was an energetic boy who fell in love with swimming. His teachers thought he was a natural. Elijah didn’t show fear and would actually cry when the lessons were over. His smile was contagious - it would reach and touch your heart. He loved making new friends, especially while at the splash pad at Norwalk's Ryan’s Park. Elijah was getting his first dose of being a “big boy” as he rode into work each morning with his father to attend the Naramake preschool housed downstairs on the first floor of Norwalk High School. He was excited to go to school because he had a Spider-Man backpack and lunch bag. But, learning to share his teacher’s attention with 15 other children proved to be a challenge. Over time, he learned how to take turns, how to share and even how to use the bathroom on his own.

At the time of his untimely passing, Elijah was a big boy. He would take the bus to school and he was a teacher’s helper. Every day he had a story about his friends from school, what activities he participated in or what crafty thing he made or had drawn. "An artist in the making," his teachers said. He enjoyed a celebration and would ask every day, “is it my birthday?". His favorite holiday was Christmas. December 25th couldn’t come fast enough and he would help decorate the tree.

Elijah was an amazing son, grandson, great-grandson, nephew and friend. He had a great heart and loved unconditionally. His legacy of love and learning will live on through the Elijah Josiah Gilmore Memorial Scholarship.
        
 Written by Fritzsa Gilmore, Co Executive and Ej's Mother                  
          

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