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Portrait of Trent James Barnard
Shine Bright Trent James

Trent James Barnard

July 23, 2008 – January 23, 2020
Lived 11 years
Chatham, Illinois
“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone the light remains.” -Unknown
Life story

Trent James was born on July 23, 2008.

His parents Angie and Lance were so excited to welcome him into the world. His sister, Elise, was also excited to meet her new "Sister". She called Trent her new baby sister until the day she finally got to meet him. Then Elise was thrilled to show her baby brother how the world runs.

Trent grew up in Chatham and loved spending time with his family and friends. Trent was an old soul, who was kindhearted, and good to everyone. He enjoyed whittling wood, video games(Especially with his Uncle Dalton), bike riding, playing card games, being outside with his neighborhood crew, and spending time with his beloved dog, Colt.

Trent was a student at Ball Chatham School District. He tried many different sports including t-ball, baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, and wrestling. As he got older he decided that soccer and wrestling were the two sports he loved. Trent was a member of the Chatham GMS Wrestling Team. He also played soccer for the Capital City Celtics.

Trent was such a special kiddo and loved by so many.

He always 'SHINED BRIGHT' in everything he did.

From the greatest love comes the deepest loss. We are so grateful for the time we had with him and the memories we made.

Trent James will be forever missed.

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Family milestones in gold, history for context

2008
Born July 23
2008
Day Trent was born
2008
The year Trent was born, Apple opened the App Store
2009
Trent was 1 when Michael Jackson died
2014
Trent was 6 when the Ice Bucket Challenge went viral
2015
Trent was 7 when "Hamilton" opened on Broadway
2016
First wrestling meet
2016
Trent was 8 when the Cubs won their first World Series since 1908
2017
Trent was 9 when fidget spinners became a schoolyard craze
2018
Colt joined our family
2020
Passed away January 23, age 11
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