Melanie Gissell Gómez Torres
Melanie was born on September 14, 1998, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras - the fruit of the loving marriage of Omar Gómez and Matilde Torres. Since she was born, she filled her home with joy, being the first-born in a family with three siblings.
She grew up surrounded by the love and care of her parents. From an early age, she was characterized by being enthusiastic, loyal, friendly, intelligent, God-loving, affectionate and exemplary with her siblings and friends.
Melanie stood out throughout her school years as a student of academic excellence and admirable personality. She was an active member of the Children and Youth Communicators Network of her hometown of San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
She was a lover of music, and her dreams were to be a singer, a designer, and to build a building for poor children and adults. She also dreamed of having a home and family of her own someday.
Melanie, a shining light, was full of many altruistic yearnings. She tragically died on January 28 (2008) at the age of 10, the result of a fatal car accident.
Her brother, Omar, and sister, Sofía, with the support of their parents, continue her legacy by being part of the Children and Youth Communicators Network of San Pedro Sula.
The Melanie Gissell Foundation was set up in her honor and vows to provide extensive support to other families who have lost precious loved ones.
Melanie was born on September 14, 1998, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras - the fruit of the loving marriage of Omar Gómez and Matilde Torres. Since she was born, she filled her home with joy, being the first-born in a family with three siblings.
She grew up surrounded by the love and care of her parents. From an early age, she was characterized by being enthusiastic, loyal, friendly, intelligent, God-loving, affectionate and exemplary with her siblings and friends.
Melanie stood out throughout her school years as a student of academic excellence and admirable personality. She was an active member of the Children and Youth Communicators Network of her hometown of San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
She was a lover of music, and her dreams were to be a singer, a designer, and to build a building for poor children and adults. She also dreamed of having a home and family of her own someday.
Melanie, a shining light, was full of many altruistic yearnings. She tragically died on January 28 (2008) at the age of 10, the result of a fatal car accident.
Her brother, Omar, and sister, Sofía, with the support of their parents, continue her legacy by being part of the Children and Youth Communicators Network of San Pedro Sula.
The Melanie Gissell Foundation was set up in her honor and vows to provide extensive support to other families who have lost precious loved ones.