Applicants explain how they would like to be remembered

That the world was better off in some way - small or great - because I lived.
Patrick - USA

I want to be remembered as a caring person, a successful person.
Michelle - USA

I don't want to be remembered for something material like my photography or choreography, but would rather have people remember me for some good I've caused in their lives.
Meagann - USA

As an individual whose life was enriched by being able to empower others.
Carol - USA

As a great person, with a strong will and a kind heart.
Zana - Vietnam

That I always tried to help where I could.
Catherine - USA

As a person who had real and positive connections with others and made the world a better place. As someone who did her best.
Emily - USA

I would like to be remembered as a good mother. Also as an open-minded, compassionate, strong individual who made her life's mission to help young people.
Michelle - USA

I would like to be remembered as someone who is honest and helps people to become or achieve the best; kind and helpful, always willing to contribute to a greater good.
Dawn - USA

For teaching others that they can make a difference.
Sarah - USA

A truly loving father, someone that inspired others to live a valuable life.
K. Syahdan - Indonesian

I would like to be remembered as an advocate for children and animals.
Sandra - USA

As an honest, kind person who made people laugh.
Janine - UK

I would like to be remembered as some-one who lived life to the full and helped others to do so too. I studied Development Studies for a degree as I have always wanted to make a difference but feel I don't have direction at the moment to make it happen!
Pam - UK

I would like to be remembered as a person who created a difference in my lifetime; someone who was loving, generous, strong, caring and understanding.
Millie - Australia

A legend.
Rolf - Canada

Someone who cared for others and animals.
Shary - Canada

As somebody courageous and persistent who overcame adversity, who was in control and possessed the skills and self assurance to be able to share wisdom, give comfort, nurture faith and encourage strength in others; as a source of inspiration in the bleakest of times. As somebody who knew the value of life and the power of loving one another.
Hilary - Australia