In Loving Memory of
Lucas James Lavenson
June 23, 2003 - January 27, 2025
I know the road you walked was anything but easy
You picked up your share of scars along the way
Oh, but now you're standing in the sun
You've fought your fight and your race is run
The pain is all a million miles away
The only scars in Heaven
They won't belong to me and you
There'll be no such thing as broken
And all the old will be made new
And the thought that makes me smile now
Even as the tears fall down
Is that the only scars in Heaven
Are on the hands that hold you now
“So Lately I’ve been struggling to find the words to express how I feel about a recent event, that really shook me and my family. But I think it’s time to let everyone know about an amazing soul that was taken far too soon. On January 27, 2025 my brother lost a 5 year battle to Mental illness. this shook my world so hard thinking about all the time and effort he put into trying to get better and knowing that the only reason he held out for so long was for me and my family. If you didn’t get the pleasure of meeting my brother Luke well I’ll tell you a little about him, he was a such a kind soul and had an amazing personality, he cared so deeply for his friends and family and would always prioritize other people above himself. He had been dealing with a lot of different things that changed the way he acted on a day to day basis. But through it all he would still always call me to check in on me and see how I was doing even though as time went on more and more I could see he was not the same brother I grew up with but he was still trying to hold on. and I appreciated him so much for that. At first when I got the news it didn’t really hit me right away but as days went by I thought about what it really means and all the future events and things I won’t have my brother for, he won’t be able to come to my wedding and be my best man, he won’t meet my kids, and so many other things that I thought I would have my brother for I won’t. And I guess the whole point of this post was to tell people how amazing of a person Luke was and the kind of impact he left in places he went so I ask if you guys could keep him in mind and just pray for my brother because he was one of the strongest people I know and he didn’t deserve any of this, so yeah. I love you man fly high broodie💔”
-Oliver Lavenson (Lucas’s brother)
Follow Oliver on Instagram, click here: @ollie.lav
The Lavenson family sincerely appreciates your generous donation made in lieu of flowers to California Youth Services. CYS is a non-profit organization that offers much-needed mental health and substance abuse support aimed at helping individuals in need. Your contribution plays a vital role in ensuring that these essential services continue to reach those who are struggling.
Thank you Donors!
As of March 2025, this fund raised $12,100.
Dear Donors,
Thank you sincerely for your incredibly generous donation to California Youth Services (CYS) through the Lucas James Lavenson Fund. During these particularly challenging times, your compassionate support provides invaluable hope and vital assistance to those who are in desperate need of it most.
CYS remains steadfastly dedicated to helping teens and families effectively navigate the myriad difficulties associated with mental health challenges and substance abuse issues. The combined donation in the amount of $12,100 from this fund will be instrumental in enabling us to maintain the high quality of our essential services while keeping costs as low as possible for the families who are actively seeking support.
In a time when many individuals and families are struggling to cope, your kindness ensures that we can continue to offer the essential resources and support systems necessary for those in need. We are truly proud to inform you that your donation is 100% tax-deductible, making your investment in our community even more impactful and beneficial.
Thank you once again for your unwavering commitment to supporting our vital mission. Together, we can undoubtedly make a significant difference in the lives of young people and families facing a range of significant challenges.
Sincerely,
California Youth Services
cc: Jennifer Lavenson (Lucas’ Mom)