Author Archive: a loved one

Follow-Up: Sentencing and Article

It’s been an extremely challenging and traumatic few years for this close-knit family. With the recent sentencing, comes a bit of peace and closure; this however, will not turn back time and erase the horror they’ve experienced. Although small in stature, Dominick was mighty in courage. His sister Amber has shown immense strength, as she fought …

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Vigil for those going home in 2012

This weekend, there has been a vigil to honor those who lost their lives at the hands of another, in the city of Camden this year. At 7pm tonight, they will be commemorating Camden’s young hero, Dominick Andujar. Details: http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20121226/NEWS01/312260034/?nclick_check=1 If you cannot attend the vigil, please take a moment to send love and prayers. …

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Inquirer Article – The Littlest Hero

26 Nov 2012 The Philadelphia Inquirer By Claudia Vargas INQUIRER STAFF WRITER The Littlest Hero Camden family: Slain boy was a fighter. Even in his most hyper moments, 6-year-old Dominick Andujar, who preferred break dancing and wrestling to homework, would stop whatever he was doing if he knew his mother was sick or needed help. …

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Inquirer Article Notification

Inquirer Article Notification For all those who have sent their prayers and support for Amber and Dominick, I wanted to let you know about a powerful article that I thought you might find of interest, written by The Inquirer. Renee and I feel so blessed to know this wonderful family. To have witnessed their faith in God and love for …

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Messages of Love

Messages of Love September 20, 2012               So sorry, little hero. I will never forget the example you gave us grown-ups.   September 13, 2012 Rest in Peace baby boy! ~                    Christy N., Gloucester City, New Jersey September 11, 2012              May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.  ~                    Jahmila Solomon, Camden, …

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Taken Too Soon

Taken Too Soon At just six years old, Dominick was a true hero, bravely standing up to his attacker, and sacrificing his own life to save his big sister, Amber. Amber, who had been looking forward to celebrating her 12th birthday that day, showed immense courage that night, in fighting off her attacker and then …

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Dominick Andujar Obituary

Dominick D. Andujar AGE: 6 • Camden Departed this life on 9/2/12. He leaves to cherish his life his mother Debbie Burgos; father David Andujar; sisters Tiarra, Amy, Solnydia-Amber; brother David Figueroa; grandmothers Rosario Burgos & Miriam Rosa; grandfather Pedro Burgos; step grandfather David Acevedo; 3 aunts Kimberly Burgos; Solnydia Yambo & Janet Colon; 1 …

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Thank You for the outpouring of support

Thank You So Very Much! The outpouring of support from the local Camden Community and beyond has been immense and is so very much appreciated.

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Dominick Andujar – Son, Brother, Hero

A Poem From a Friend flowers for the dearly departed from friends and family, all broken hearted so young and full of life struck down, spreading strife noone could have predicted what took place he is with the Lord now, in a safer place she struggles but keeps up the fight refusing to let extinguished …

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Dominick Andujar Memorial Fund

The family has asked that, in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dominick Andujar may be made to: Dominick Andujar Fund c/o PNC Bank Fairview Branch 2895 Mt. Ephraim Avenue Camden, NJ 08104 Please keep the family in your prayers.

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