Laura Hillier was diagnosed with leukaemia at the age of 13. She had been cancer-free for four years. Unfortunately, the cancer returned.
Laura, a gifted and much-loved student at Nelson High School in Ontario, Canada, succumbed to this terrible disease on 20 January 2016.
On the same day, her family shared the following information with her many friends and followers on the Hope for Laura Facebook page: “Laura’s family, friends, neighbours, neighbours, and friends have been very grateful to Laura and her family for their support.
Laura’s family, friends, neighbours, teachers, classmates, medical staff and colleagues joined forces to transform her casket into a beautiful yearbook commemorating her life, infectious enthusiasm and remarkable talent.
Heartfelt notes, scrawled in different colours, were placed on the coffin.
Laura’s white coffin, adorned with colourful inscriptions, has gone viral. The inscriptions are heartfelt, intimate and touching.
You were musical. You were artistic. You were supportive. You were my best friend.
Life is a song… Sing till your heart’s content.
Very brave and strong. You’ll always be a hero.
