Where Love Lives,
He Remains
2022
SUNSET
1999
SUNRISE
REMEMBERING CHRISTIAN
This site was created in loving memory of Christian.
Our son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend.
Born in Texas
October 19th, 1999
Christian Anthony Garza "Bud" was a rare kind of soul, the kind whose presence stays with you long after he's gone
Born on October 19, 1999, Christian grew up in Tarrant County, Texas, where his intelligence, humor, wit, and quiet depth were visible even as a child. He carried a warmth that made people feel seen, safe, and understood.
Christian held a natural balance within him. He carried both softness and strength; the kind that could calm a storm or start a fire. He loved with depth, lived with heart, and met the world with a balance only he could hold, almost like a yin and yang. He lifted others without effort and moved through the world with a heart that was gentle, steady, and powerful all at once.
One of the beliefs he held closest was the idea of paying it forward. To him, kindness wasn't small or meaningless, it was powerful. Christian believed that one simple act of kindness could change someone's entire day, and that kindness would move from one person to the next, creating a butterfly effect of compassion in a world that desperately needs it. He didn't do these things for attention or praise; he did them because compassion for others lived in him, naturally and effortlessly.
Christian left this world on December 11, 2022, just at the age of 23 years old. That loss changed everything. But what he stood for, the kindness, the humor, the heart he carried, didn't leave with him. It continues through every act of kindness done in his name, every Positive Pal shared, and every person who chooses kindness because he once did.
This space exists to honor his life, protect his light, and carry forward the butterfly effect of kindness he believed in so deeply.
Forever loved, forever 23.
CHRISTIAN'S ALBUM
Moments from His Life
Our Mission
Our mission is to honor the life and legacy of Christian by spreading hope and compassion through meaningful acts of kindness.
Through our Positive Pals initiative, small handmade figures paired with uplifting messages and a call to "pay it forward", we aim to reach individuals in moments of pain, isolation, or crisis with reminders that they are seen, valued and not alone.
What began as a personal tribute to the way Christian lived and what he believed in has grown into a community of support, with Positive Pals traveling across the U.S. and Europe and touching the lives of countless individuals. Many have shared that receiving a Positive Pal brought comfort at a critical moment, even helping them choose life.
To continue this impact, we created a digital memorial and are creating a resource hub that shares Christian's story, supports mental health awareness, and invites others to participate in acts of kindness in his honor. Through this platform, Christian's light will continue to reach those who need it most, transforming grief into purpose and love into action.
PLACES OF REMEMBRANCE
Botanical Gardens Memorial Tree & Plaque
Oak Meadow Ranch Memorial Plaque
GUEST BOOK
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