IN LOVING MEMORY

Gwenavere Rene Dearden

A loving wife, mother, partner, and unforgettable soul

This memorial video is dedicated to my loving wife, Gwenavere Rene Dearden, who passed away in a tragic train accident on February 17, 2007.

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HER LIFE. HER LOVE. HER MEMORY.

A Memorial to Gwenavere

Some memories are painful to revisit, but they are also reminders that love leaves a mark that time cannot erase.

OUR JOURNEY

The story behind the name Dearden2007

Talking about this part of my life has never been easy. I could speak for hours about Gwenavere, the life we built, the dreams we shared, and everything that changed after losing her.

This is not every memory or every detail. It is the part of our journey that explains why her name, her love, and the year 2007 remain at the heart of this mission.

THE DEARDEN2007 LIVING BOOK

20 Years. One Life. Thousands of Memories.

Some memories are clear. Some are still being recovered. Together they tell the story of love, fatherhood, loss, survival, and why Dearden2007 exists.

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2003

CHAPTER 01

CHAPTER 01 JUN 2003

PERSONAL MILESTONE

The Beginning

It was June 21st—my 21st birthday. I walked into Woody’s Bar hoping that, for once, I might meet someone and have somebody to share my birthday with. Instead, I found myself surrounded by people while feeling completely alone.

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2004

FAMILY MILESTONE 2004

CHAPTER 02

CHAPTER 02 JUL 2004

FAMILY MILESTONE

Tristen's Story

A chapter about fatherhood, family, and the memories that became part of our foundation.

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2006

MARRIAGE RECORD 2006

CHAPTER 03

CHAPTER 03 JUN 2006

MARRIAGE RECORD

Becoming Husband and Wife

Our marriage, the future we imagined, and the meaning that day continues to hold.

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2007

CHAPTER 04

CHAPTER 04 FEB 2007

FOREVER REMEMBERED

The Day Everything Changed!

The loss of Gwenavere and the moment that divided life into everything before and everything after.

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CHAPTER 05

CHAPTER 05 FEB 2007

COURT RECORD

Fighting to Remain a Father

Court dates, documents, decisions, and the story behind the 48 days I was allowed with my son.

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FAMILY MEMORY 2007

CHAPTER 06

CHAPTER 06 AUG 2007

FAMILY MEMORY

Tristen in 2007 [I Love you son]

A video of my son Tristen i just stumbed upon the video! It almost brought me to tears

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2020

Tristen Asked Me for Picture it was nice

CHAPTER 07

CHAPTER 07 SEPT 2020

FAMILY MEMORY

Tristen Asked Me for Picture it was nice

One day he just asked me for a picture it was awesome! My son was thinking of me! It was just a nice feeling for me that day!

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2026

CHAPTER 08

CHAPTER 08 OCT 2026

NEXT GENERATION

Tristen Became a Father

A new generation begins as Tristen becomes a father and Joshua prepares to become a grandfather.

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WHY DEARDEN2007 EXISTS

Turning pain into purpose

Dearden2007 was created from grief, love, fatherhood, hardship, and the belief that men should not have to face their darkest moments alone.

To Remember

Gwenavere’s name, love, and memory remain part of everything this organization represents.

To Support

Men facing grief, depression, family separation, financial hardship, or emotional pain deserve somewhere to turn.

To Advocate

Fathers and men deserve to be heard, treated with dignity, and recognized as people whose relationships and mental health matter.

HER MEMORY. OUR MISSION.

Gwenavere will always be part of this journey.

Dearden2007 carries her memory forward by standing with men who are grieving, hurting, fighting for their families, or struggling to find a reason to keep moving.

You are not alone.

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THE COMPLETE RECORD

Explore the full Journey Archive

Photographs, court records, family memories, important dates, and the moments that shaped our story are preserved here.

This archive contains deeply personal memories and difficult chapters. Explore it whenever you feel prepared.

JUN 2003

PERSONAL MILESTONE

The Beginning

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JUL 2004

FAMILY MILESTONE

Tristen's Story

A chapter about fatherhood, family, and the memories that became part of our foundation.

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JUN 2006

MARRIAGE RECORD

Becoming Husband and Wife

Our marriage, the future we imagined, and the meaning that day continues to hold.

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FEB 2007

FOREVER REMEMBERED

The Day Everything Changed!

The loss of Gwenavere and the moment that divided life into everything before and everything after.

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FEB 2007

COURT RECORD

Fighting to Remain a Father

Court dates, documents, decisions, and the story behind the 48 days I was allowed with my son.

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AUG 2007

FAMILY MEMORY

Tristen in 2007 [I Love you son]

A video of my son Tristen i just stumbed upon the video! It almost brought me to tears

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SEPT 2020

FAMILY MEMORY

Tristen Asked Me for Picture it was nice

One day he just asked me for a picture it was awesome! My son was thinking of me! It was just a nice feeling for me that day!

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OCT 2026

NEXT GENERATION

Tristen Became a Father

A new generation begins as Tristen becomes a father and Joshua prepares to become a grandfather.

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