A family is remembering and honoring the life of Hunter Marvin Fricks, a baby boy born without signs of life on November 8, 2025. Though his expected arrival was still months away, with a due date of January 31, 2026, his family says his presence, however brief, will always hold deep meaning.

Hunter was eagerly awaited and surrounded by love long before his birth. His parents had prepared for his arrival with hope and anticipation, imagining the future they would share with him. Instead, they were faced with a moment defined by quiet and heartbreak, welcoming their son and saying goodbye almost at the same time.

“There were no cries, no movement—just silence,” a family member shared. “But there was love. More love than words can explain.”

His grandmother offered a message that reflects the family’s enduring bond with Hunter. “We miss you so much, our sweet little boy. Until we meet again. Love you always,” she said. Her words capture the depth of grief felt by a family who had already made space for him in their lives and their hearts.

Despite the brief nature of his time, Hunter’s family emphasizes that his life mattered. They held him close, gave him his name, and acknowledged his place in their family. For them, those moments were not defined by loss alone, but by connection and love.

The family hopes that by sharing Hunter’s story, they can help bring understanding to others who experience similar loss. They say remembering and speaking a child’s name is one way of honoring a life that existed, even if only for a short time.

Hunter Marvin Fricks is remembered not for the length of his life, but for the love that surrounded him before, during, and after his birth. His family says that while their dreams changed in an instant, their love for him did not—and never will.