Samstag, 27. Juni 2015

Unidentified baby found disregarded on side of San Antonio highway, buried with love

  • Michael Casanova, left, and Ruby Casanova wipe tears from their eyes during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, at South West Funeral Home in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located.

    Photo By Carolyn Van Houten/San Antonio Express-News 


    Michael Casanova, left, and Ruby Casanova wipe tears from their eyes during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, at South West Funeral Home in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. “I see some big, bad, burly dudes out here who say this is what we will do,” David Espurvoa said in a speech during the service. “This is what is right…It is not important why, how, when. It is important to lay this baby to rest.”



  • Tim Allen hugs his wife Pamela Allen during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, at South West Funeral Home in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. Baby Christian was given the Allens

    Photo By Carolyn Van Houten/San Antonio Express-News 


    Tim Allen hugs his wife Pamela Allen during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, at South West Funeral Home in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. Baby Christian was given the Allens’ last name after Pamela Allen advocated for him and helped to organize the event.



  • Daniel Acosta raised his hands up while praying over the casket during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, at South West Funeral Home in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. Photo: Carolyn Van Houten, San Antonio Express-News / 2015 San Antonio Express-News

    Photo By Carolyn Van Houten/San Antonio Express-News 


    Daniel Acosta raised his hands up while praying over the casket during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, at South West Funeral Home in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located.



  • Denise

    Photo By Carolyn Van Houten/San Antonio Express-News 


    Denise “Sapphire” Patterson and Tom “Sensei” Patterson, both members of Guardians of the Children, carry the casket during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, at South West Funeral Home in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. Guardians of the Children was one of about 12 motorcycle clubs to attend the service.



  • Approximately 70 motorcycles waited to join in a procession during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, at South West Funeral Home in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. Photo: Carolyn Van Houten, San Antonio Express-News / 2015 San Antonio Express-News

    Photo By Carolyn Van Houten/San Antonio Express-News 


    Approximately 70 motorcycles waited to join in a procession during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, at South West Funeral Home in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located.



  • Cordi-Marian Sisters greeted members of 12 motorcycle groups and other attendees during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. Photo: Carolyn Van Houten, San Antonio Express-News / 2015 San Antonio Express-News

    Photo By Carolyn Van Houten/San Antonio Express-News 


    Cordi-Marian Sisters greeted members of 12 motorcycle groups and other attendees during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located.



  • Denise

    Photo By Carolyn Van Houten/San Antonio Express-News 


    Denise “Sapphire” Patterson and Tom “Sensei” Patterson, both members of Guardians of the Children, carry the casket during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located.



  • Tim Allen holds Pamela Allen

    Photo By Carolyn Van Houten/San Antonio Express-News 


    Tim Allen holds Pamela Allen’s hand as she reaches to touch the casket during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. Baby Christian was given the Allens’ last name after Pamela Allen advocated for him and helped to organize the event.



  • Tim Allen holds Pamela Allen

    Photo By Carolyn Van Houten/San Antonio Express-News 


    Tim Allen holds Pamela Allen’s hand as she reaches to touch the casket during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. Baby Christian was given the Allens’ last name after Pamela Allen advocated for him and helped to organize the event.



  • Tim Allen watches as Pamela Allen kisses a dove during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. Baby Christian was given the Allens

    Photo By Carolyn Van Houten/San Antonio Express-News 


    Tim Allen watches as Pamela Allen kisses a dove during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. Baby Christian was given the Allens’ last name after Pamela Allen advocated for him and helped to organize the event.



  • Tim Allen and Pamela Allen, left, watch as doves are released during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. Baby Christian was given the Allens

    Photo By Carolyn Van Houten/San Antonio Express-News 


    Tim Allen and Pamela Allen, left, watch as doves are released during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. Baby Christian was given the Allens’ last name after Pamela Allen advocated for him and helped to organize the event.



  • Attendees bow their heads as music is played following a release of doves during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. Photo: Carolyn Van Houten, San Antonio Express-News / 2015 San Antonio Express-News

    Photo By Carolyn Van Houten/San Antonio Express-News 


    Attendees bow their heads as music is played following a release of doves during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located.



  • Tom Patterson of Guardians of the Children, left, Arturo Perez of South West Funeral Home, and Salomon Estrella of Resurrection Cemetery lower the casket into the ground during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. Photo: Carolyn Van Houten, San Antonio Express-News / 2015 San Antonio Express-News

    Photo By Carolyn Van Houten/San Antonio Express-News 


    Tom Patterson of Guardians of the Children, left, Arturo Perez of South West Funeral Home, and Salomon Estrella of Resurrection Cemetery lower the casket into the ground during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located.



  • Michael Hernandez, left, and Sr. Alicia Macias MCM reach their arms toward the casket as they sing during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. Photo: Carolyn Van Houten, San Antonio Express-News / 2015 San Antonio Express-News

    Photo By Carolyn Van Houten/San Antonio Express-News 


    Michael Hernandez, left, and Sr. Alicia Macias MCM reach their arms toward the casket as they sing during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located.



  • A stuffed bear sits on top of the casket during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. The child was buried in an area of the cemetery called

    Photo By Carolyn Van Houten/San Antonio Express-News 


    A stuffed bear sits on top of the casket during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. The child was buried in an area of the cemetery called “Garden of Angels,” which is specifically for children who have passed away.



  • Tim Allen watches as Pamela Allen releases a dove during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. Rather than flying away immediately, the dove remained on Allen

    Photo By Carolyn Van Houten/San Antonio Express-News 


    Tim Allen watches as Pamela Allen releases a dove during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. Rather than flying away immediately, the dove remained on Allen’s hand for a moment. “It took my breath away that he wanted to stay,” she said. “But we have to let go.” She said the moment with the dove was symbolic of Baby Christian not wanting to leave his life, but not having a choice. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located. Baby Christian was given the Allens’ last name after Pamela Allen advocated for him and helped to organize the event.



  • From left, Robert

    Photo By Carolyn Van Houten/San Antonio Express-News 


    From left, Robert “Disciple” Jaquez, Sr. Alicia Macias MCM and Belen Elizondo pray during a funeral service for a child, dubbed Baby Christian, in the Resurrection Cemetery at Cordi-Marian in San Antonio, Texas on June 27, 2015. The child was found in a small piece of luggage around 10:30 a.m. on May 11 by a maintenance worker preparing to mow a patch of grass just off the Interstate 37 highway, according to police. The parents have still not been located.





  • Unidentified baby found disregarded on side of San Antonio highway, buried with love

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