If you knew Ethan, you know his capacity for Lego! It has been two years since Ethan took his last giant LEAP into Heaven … In this second year, we have been carefully investing our time and resources into the friends and communities that Ethan cared so much about.
In honor of the engineer and builder that Ethan was and will be forever, we have chosen to theme this years Memorial Game Days on one of the favorite activities both our sons enjoy, building with Lego’s. To those who choose to remember Ethan with us, we invite you to have some creative fun with these iconic bricks.
If you do not have any Lego’s, feel free to participate with any other fun activity that builds fellowship with those you care about. Please also consider sharing a photo or short story with us. When you do, we will send you a JOLT-ON! commemorative sticker or magnet as our thanks.
WHAT: JOLT-ON 2024 Memorial Game Days remembering Ethan through the world of Lego
Ethan had earned a Material Science Engineering degree (Polymer focused) with the dream of working for Lego. He often enjoyed building, creating and teaching with LEGO’s throughout his 22 years.
WHEN: May 30th through June 9th, 2024
This time period starts on Ethan’s Birthday and ends with his Heaven day. You are welcome to extend out into the year ahead if your timeline of remembering is further along in the calendar.
SCHEDULE: Wang Family Events to Remember
Our Family will remember Ethan with the following activities and will share them here during the Memorial Game Days:
-Support Campus House Kids with Lego Learning sets
–RAILs: Random Acts In Lego… sharing bricks with others!
–Droid Builds, a free build activity originally created by Ethan
-Create a 25-30 second Lego Stop-Motion Video
-Record a time-lapse video of our Memorial Lego Build on June 8th-9th
HOW: Set aside time to remember Ethan and engage in a Lego themed activity
Here are some creative ideas to encourage you to join us…
- grab a bin of your own Lego’s and build free (Ethan) style…
- check out Lego Insiders and download Lego coloring pages to share with little one’s in your life
- donate a Lego set or two to a local charity or children’s center in memory of Ethan
- play a Lego board game (Heroica, Lego Chess, Creationary, Lego Creator) with friends
- play a Lego video game (the many Lego Star Wars comes to mind)
- host a watch party showing Lego Batman or The Lego Movie… there is probably one showing on a streaming service right now!
- into video making? Use your Lego’s to create a Lego themed 30 second or less stop-motion video like Elizabeth’s or inspired by the one Ethan and Noah made together back in 2016!
- need some laughter? Watch the recent Lego Star Wars 25-Second Film Festival created by all the fans for the 25th Anniversary of Lego Star Wars.
We are looking forward to all the ways you are remembering Ethan as this second year comes to a close! Please share in the comments below. If you have a file or image to include, please email it to jolton@wfour.net and we will add it to your comment post.
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Remembering Ethan from CT! Our love and prayers for the strong Wang Trio! What a creative, fun way to honor Ethan!
Kim, so grateful for your words and prayers. It is wonderful to be able to connect with you across the miles and see how you also have encouraged others in your family with LEGO time!