Nolan Wells’ mother shared a heartbreaking post celebrating what would have been her son’s 19th birthday – weeks after he was found dead near an island where he and his friends went on a holiday weekend boating trip.
“Today you are 19 Nono! There are so many things we want to say but we will keep it simple. As we sit here and reflect on what an amazing kiddo you grew up to be, we can’t help but to feel blessed, honored, proud, but most of all thankful,” Christine Wonsley posted on Facebook Wednesday, alongside an array of photos of her late son.
“Although you are no longer physically here with us, we will always celebrate you and the legacy you have left for us to protect. You have taught us so much about life and how everyday is a blessing and how we have to do better at just living in the moment,” she continued.
“Thank you for bringing joy, laughter and real happiness to us each and every day. You are truly our angel. Raising you has been an absolute joy and honor. You will be missed every second of everyday and you will never be forgotten our sweet sonshine,” Wells’ mother concluded, before asking haters to “keep negative comments to yourselves.”
Wells, a student-athlete, was found dead in the water near Horn Island, off the coast of Mississippi, days after he’d traveled to the popular party spot by boat with a group of friends to celebrate the Fourth of July.
