For Registration and more information about Natalie's 5K Fly Thru the Park scroll down. 

 This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Natalie Fossier who was born in Ohio on May 4th, 1997 and passed away on February 13th, 2007 at the age of 9.   Natalie Fossier was killed by a falling, ice-covered tree limb on February 13, 2007 while she was outside playing with her dog Angel.  Natalie was an excellent student and wonderful daughter.  She loved to read, she loved animals, loved to play outside and enjoyed helping others. We love her and miss her so much and will remember her forever.

                                                                                                 
Natalie Fossier was not your ordinary 9 year old girl. She was truly an angel here on earth. Natalie's life here was filled with love, purpose and the desire to see others happy. Shortly before Nattie left us on Feb. 13, 2007, she donated 11 inches of her hair to Locks of Love, in hopes of giving a cancer patient a bit of happiness.

The purpose of this site is for others to remember Natalie, but she will always be in her families hearts. Our mission is to hold meaningful events and donate the proceeds of those events to the Natalie Fossier Scholarship Fund, the purchase of books for children within her community and other causes Natalie would have enjoyed. 

Our Message

We love and miss our Natalie so much. We have so many great memories of the 9 1/2 years that we had with her and realize what a blessing it was to have all of the wonderful times that we did. We always thought we would have Natalie with us for the rest of our lives. But our lives were forever changed in the tragic accident that happened in less than a second on February 13th 2007. We suddenly went from what we thought was one of the happiest families to realizing that we are going to have to live this life without Natalie here with us and learn how to live the rest of our lives the best that we can with the pain and sadness of our loss. Natalie meant everything to us and we are trying to find meaning and purpose in our lives. We don't have a lot of regrets since we were able to spend a lot of quality time with Natalie.....all of the fun, games, laughter, running, playing, vacations, helping with homework, schoolwork and on and on. But we miss her so much....miss her laughter, watching her play, hugging and loving her. One message that we feel is important to share is that we need to appreciate the time that we have to spend together and that we don't know how long that may be. To try to make the best of each day and take the time to let our families and loved ones know how important they are to us and how much you love them.

God Bless everyone.

 And comfort all the parents that have lost children.

We all know at least one Angel!

 
Mission Statement

We will always remember Natalie and all of the wonderful times we had together. We want to share our story of love with others and hope to make a difference in their lives. We want to help others in our local community with things that Natalie loved and that we feel Natalie is guiding us towards. Natalie loved to read, she loved animals, she wrote about helping the homeless, the elderly in nursing homes and she loved to help others. We have started a couple of memorial funds for Natalie so that we can try to make a difference. Some of the things we have done and organizations we are working with are:

A memorial scholarship fund for the Milford School District.
Supplies and donations to needy students at McCormick Elementary.
Various learning activities and supplies for students at McCormick elementary.
Donations to Clermont County Humane Society.
Donations to local nursing homes.
Reaching out and supporting other grieving parents.
And other activities that we feel support our local community and that Natalie is guiding us towards.

You can make a tax-deductible (501C-3 non-profit) donation online to the Natalie Fossier Fund at the Greater Cincinnati Foundation by following this link and selecting the Natalie Fossier Fund from the drop-down list of funds. You will receive a receipt for your tax records from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation.

www.greatercincinnatifdn.org/page20423.cfm

You can also mail a check or money order payable to Natalie Fossier Memorial Fund to:

Natalie Fossier Memorial Fund
PO Box 145
Miamiville, OH 45147

Contributions to the Natalie Fossier Memorial Fund are not tax deductible.

Natalie’s

3rd Annual

Fly Thru the Park




5K (3.1 Miles) Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run
Miami Meadows Park
Saturday 9:00 a.m. July 11, 2009


We hope you will plan to participate in this event and make it part of your annual race schedule. Natalie’s Fly Thru the Park was created as a memorial event shortly after we lost Natalie in the ice storm of 2007. This is an annual event that is supported by Miami Township, Ohio and is now part of their Midsummer at the Meadows weekend. Proceeds from this annual event go to the Natalie Fossier Scholarship Fund with the Milford School District, the Natalie Fossier Memorial Fund and the 501C-3 tax deductible Natalie Fossier Foundation Fund with the Greater Cincinnati Foundation.

Schedule of Events:

8:00 am  Registration Opens

9:00 am  5K Run/Walk Begins - Silent Auction open

10:00 am  Awards Ceremony

10:15 am  Kids Fun Run

11:30 am  Live Auction

12 noon  Event Ends

The course was professionally designed and is completely self contained within Miami Meadows Park. This is an excellent family course and atmosphere with plenty of free parking and refreshments. A silent auction will also take place the day of the race.  

Awards and Prizes for 1st-3rd place finishers. Awards for children participating in the Kids Fun Run. Race finish times will be posted on our site.

Thanks to all of our sponsors!!!

Thanks to Miami Township for the use of Miami Meadows Park and their support.  For directions to the park and more information about MidSummer at the Meadows click here:

http://www.miamitwp.org/sponsorship/midsummer.htm

First Watch Cafe will provide siesta parfaits, muffins, orange juice and coffee....yum yum!!!! 

Kroger will provide fruit and vitamin water!!!

Nestle will provide Power Bars and Juicy Juice!!!

Coke will provide water and coke products!!!

JTM will provide hamburgers!!! 

Pre-Registration with free T-shirt ends July 1st

 Online Registration ends July 10th at 6pm

Same Day Registration opens at 8:00am

For questions or further event information contact us at:

FlyThruThePark@Fuse.net

Click on this link for online registration: 

https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=2326

(or copy and paste into browser)




Click on this link to print mail in registration form: 

http://www.virtualsalonassistant.com/natmemorial/5KRegistration.pdf

(or copy and paste in Browser, updated 6/25 rev1C)




Click on this link for a pdf copy of the Fly Thru the Park Flyer:

http://www.virtualsalonassistant.com/natmemorial/Flyer.pdf

(or copy and paste in Browser)


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Silent Auction


Saturday July 11th at Miami Meadows Park
Silent Auction begins at 9:00 am
Live Auction begins at 11:30 am


We hope you join us and participate in Natalie's 3rd Annual Silent Auction. Proceeds from this event go to the Natalie Fossier Memorial Fund to support local causes that we feel Natalie is guiding us towards. Following is a list of auction items:

 
The Works Brick Oven Restaurant -‘Lost Angel’ Wine & Gift Certificate Wild Birds Unlimited -Gift Certificate
Ute’s Unique Lifestyle Jewelry -Butterfly Earrings & Picture Frame
Uptown Barber -2 Month Premier Member
Tri-Health Pavilion -Spa Certificate
Totes/Isotoner - Misc.Product
Texas Roadhouse - Gift Certificates
Bryan Equipment - Stihl Leaf Blower, Safety glasses
Springwater Sweets & Flowers -Beanie Baby Basket
The Spences -Wine Basket
-10 gallon Aquarium & set-ups
Steve Rohr -4 Tickets/Cinti. Reds + Parking & Riverfront Club Passes
Showcase Cinema /Milford -Admission Tickets
Seafood Station Inc. -Gift Certificate
Sakura Japanese Steak House -2 Gift Certificates
Red Squirrel -Squirrel Bucks
Reebok - Jerseys
Purina -Free Products/Coupons
Pizazz Studio Inc. -Vera Bradley Taxi Wallet & Gift Certificate
Pipkin’s Market -Gift Certificate
Petland-Fairfield -Gift Certificate
Paragon Salon -Pedicure & Manicure
Pam’s Popcorn/Columbus -Gourmet Popcorn Tin
Original Pancake House -Gift Certificate
The Oasis Golf Club -6 Month Social Membership
Neon Lites Deli -Make Your Own Sundae Party for 8
Miami Athletic Club -One Year Membership
Mama Vita’s Restaurant - Gift Certificate
The Little Red Gift Shop -Gift Basket
Lazer Kraze Lazer Tag -Mission Tickets
Kings Island -Admission Tickets
The Kellums -2 Night Stay-Gatlinburg Chalet
Greensburg Skydive - Skydive w/instructor
Great American Farms -Omaha Steaks Certificate
Grand Victoria Casino & Resort -Golf for 2 w/cart
Grand Finale Restaurant - dessert gift certificate
Dave & Busters -Power Cards
Coffee Please - Coffee Basket
Cincinnati Zoo -Admission Tickets
Cincinnati Reds -Game Tickets
Cincinnati Museum Center -Admission Tickets
Century Inn -Gift Certificate
Blue Chip Gourmet -Coffee Mug & Gift Certificate

Pictures & Race Results from Natalie's Second Annual Fly Thru The Park

July 12, 2008

The second annual race to honor and keep Natalie's memory alive for all of us was held at Miami Meadows on Saturday, July 12, 2008. The race continues to grow each year along with the silent auction. Proceeds from this annual event go towards the Natalie Fossier Memorial Fund, a Scholarship Fund and other causes Natalie held close to her heart. Our family would like to thank all sponsors, volunteers, and participants. We look forward to seeing you all again next year!

Thank You
to the Following Sponsors
of the 2nd Annual Fly Thru the Park

Gold
Miami Township, Fleet Feet, Coca-Cola, Don Connolly Stan & Susan Chesley, Robert & Adele Shiff

Silver
Fifth Third Bank, Kentucky Speedway

Bronze
JTM Meats, Jerry's Truck & Diesel Repair, Hamilton County Sheriff, Reebok, Totes, Home City Ice, Nestle, Kroger, Marc's Hot Bagels



Thanks to the following for their Donations

Advantage Signs, Chili's, Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Zoo, Coco Key Water Resort, Cookies By Design, Dave & Busters, DeSha's, Dewey's Pizza, Engels Auto Service, First Watch, FedEx Kinko's Montgomery Rd, Ganz, Grand Victoria, Greensburg Skydive, Grippo's, Hannekin Jewelers, Honey Baked Ham, Home Goods, Hooters, Jimmy John, Kelly Kopp, Lazer Kraze Lazer Tag, Marriott Hotel, Marc's Hot Bagels, Melinum Hotel, Original Pancake House, Perfect North Slopes, Pipkin's, Quaker Steak & Lube, Sara Lee/Kahns, Texas Roadhouse, Treasured Friends Gifts & Home Decor, Truck & Trailer Supply, Wine Store Montgomery Rd, Z Place


And a special thanks to all our Volunteers!!!

To see more photos and results from Natalie's previous Fly Thru the Park events go to "Her Legacy" page by clicking on the button at top of this page.

We stopped by Destin on our way to Panama City and could not believe how the beautiful beach that we had such a great time at just one year earlier had been destroyed by Hurricane Charlie. We also saw the effects of the red tide in Destin. We couldn't handle the sight and smell of all the dead fish covering the beach so we quickly headed for Panama City. 

The next afternoon Natalie and I went to check out the Gulf World that was across the street from the motel we were staying at. They had a deal where you could swim with the dolphins. They still had openings for that afternoon so we checked with mom and then signed Natalie up for it. It turns out that nobody else signed up to swim with the dolphins that day. Normally they could have up to 20 people swimming with the dolphins but I think because of Katrina and it being off-season Natalie was the only one that afternoon. There were 2 instructors, 2 dolphins and our shy Natalie in a large pool.  She had a great time and was able to spend a lot of individual quality time with the dolphins and the instructors that normally would not have happened. We all had a great time and we have so many wonderful pictures and memories of that day!!!!

She also was kissed by a Sea Lion that day!!!

Happy Birthday Girl!!

Natalie Paige Fossier - May 4th, 1997



Your 1st birthday party was held at our house. We didn't want to get into having huge parties for you so we only invited Russ, Grandma & Grandpa and your cousin Samantha but didn't mention to Samantha that it was for your birthday. Samantha's mom Cathy figured it out and Samantha came over with a gift. We had dinner, I baked a Winnie the Pooh cake, we all hung out with you and enjoyed watching you play and have cake.

On your 2nd birthday we decided to have a party at Swaim Park. We sent invites out with a request for no gifts. If anyone absolutely wanted to bring something they could bring you a book. You had lots of books!! We played games & won prizes and had fried chicken, cake, ice cream etc. I remember at one point I walked away from where you were sitting. There were quite a few people there so I guess you thought your aunt Janie was me standing next to you. You looked over at me & realized I wasn't next to you and you started balling your eyes out. Looking back now I realized we spent a lot of time together and we were as close as close could be.





On your 3rd birthday party Aunt Donna came in from Colorado, we had you a party at home with dinner and cake. Russ, Chelsea, Grandma and Grandpa all came over. You got a lot of Barbie Doll things and a chalkboard. We all sat on the floor and played with your gifts. As with all of your birthdays the celebrations lasted for a whole week. We also went out to dinner at Sloppy Joe's on the river. I think you had 3 or 4 birthday cakes that week.

On your 4th birthday we went to Chuckie Cheese's. Again we invited a lot of people, but this year Dad & I realized that after being so shy & quiet all year long that you blossomed on your birthday celebration. You were dancing and singing, hugging your little friends and family members and talking up a storm. The next day you were back to you shy and quiet and angelic self.

Your 5th birthday party was held at Family Fun Center in Eastgate. You were a real princess wearing a beautiful pink dress with a tiara on your head. You greeted all your friends with an excited hug and a big smile. You enjoyed planning your birthday parties and did such a good job. Dad and I saw again this out of the ordinary outgoing person. Did you blossom again? No, the next day you went back to being your shy, quiet angelic self.





Your 6th Birthday party was held at Kid's First gymnastics place on Kemper road. At the time you were taking gymnastics. You invited your closest friends and we had so much fun. We finished with pizza, cake and ice cream. You really lit up!! Dad and I need to laugh about how different you are on your birthday celebrations. The next day you returned to your shy, quiet, angelic self.

Your 7th Birthday party was held at Swaim Park. Again you planned it out and invited your closest and dearest friends. We always enjoyed watching Fear Factor so we decided to plan a Fear Factor theme birthday party. Wow - how much fun can a person have on their birthday? We had vanilla ice cream with Oreo cookies & gummy worms crawling out of the smashed cookies. We had another cake which was carrot cake with cream cheese icing. We had chicken and a few other side dishes. We played games consisting of prunes in a plastic baggie of cooked rice (we called them sheep eyes). You eat one and you win a prize. We spread limburger cheese out on trays with gummy worms laying in the stinky cheese with your hands behind your backs you had to pick up a gummy worm with your teeth, run down the field and spit it in the garbage can to win a prize. Another game we had was Jell-O in a show box with odd things inside - you had to pick something out (blindfolded) and tell what it was and of course win a prize. You blossomed again on this day and again the next day you were your quiet, shy angelic self.

Your 8th birthday party was held at the roller skating rink in Loveland. You planned it and invited your closest friends. You had a Barbie cake and I saw you blossom again. You were roller skating with your friends and just so happy & having so much fun!!! You were laughing so hard one time that you fell down with a couple of your friends. The next day you were your quiet, shy and angelic self.




Your 9th birthday party was held at Just For Fun in Loveland. Again you got to plan the party and invite your closest friends. That was fun!!! Russ was actually in the tumblers with Brooklyn. While we were all eating pizza your friend Tyler took a drink of Sprite and it came out his nose and everyone laughed so hard. Tyler was so embarrassed. You are truly an angel. You were so excited and so happy greeting everyone, smiling, laughing and having so much fun!! Again the next day you were your quiet, shy, angelic self.

I found a tablet you had written on, planning your 10th birthday celebration out. You had games, prizes, names of guests and where you wanted to celebrate it. You must have started this the same night of your 9th birthday party. What would have been your 10th birthday you were in heaven being your sweet quiet angelic self. You will always be our nine-year-old baby girl.


We love you and miss you so much.
We'll see you in Heaven.
Mom & Dad

Natalie's Grampa joined her in heaven on 4/4/09.

If they had this much fun here we can only imagine how wonderful heaven must be.   We love you and miss you Dad.  We pray that you and Natalie are having fun and doing good in heaven.  And that we will all be together again someday in a heavenly world.

The Natty Star