Trees Planted
Trees that have been planted in honor and memory of CJ Godhard.
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If you would like to plant a tree for CJ, please consider checking out our Facebook page and uploading a picture of your tree!
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Trees
by Joyce Kilmer
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
Godhard family - Gainesville, GA
Tree Type: Yoshino Flowering Cherry Tree For CJ's 1st birthday, March 15, 2009, We planted a special Cherry tree. This tree was planted with CJ's Placenta. In following a Native American Tradition, we had a morning tree planting ceremony. The tree will blossom every year around this time. It is lovely w/delicate, bright, white blossoms! This tree reminds us of CJ's Sweet & Bright love for us all...
Tree type: Yoshino Flowering Cherry
Tree Type: Yoshino Flowering Cherry Tree For CJ's 1st birthday, March 15, 2009, We planted a special Cherry tree. This tree was planted with CJ's Placenta. In following a Native American Tradition, we had a morning tree planting ceremony. The tree will blossom every year around this time. It is lovely w/delicate, bright, white blossoms! This tree reminds us of CJ's Sweet & Bright love for us all...
Tree type: Yoshino Flowering Cherry
Noah visiting CJ's Yoshino Cherry tree. - 2018
Maggie & Chad visit Yoshino Cherry Tree - 2018
T. Darrow - Roswell, GA
Chad, Maggie and Noah, Anne and I and the entire Talent Connection's team wanted to honor the memory of CJ. We know that Chad is a HUGE Green Bay Packer fan. At the memorial service for CJ, it was announced about the Trees for CJ effort. Then, you showed a touching video with pictures of CJ. In one of the pictures, Chad was wearing a Green Bay Packer hat and I (Tom) was reminded of his passion for the Pack. Right then, I thought, I've got to get a tree planted at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin! My grandfather was one of the first shareholders of the Green Bay Packers and my parents are from Green Bay and still hold six season tickets. After some calls to the Packers and the city, we made arrangements for this Gingko tree to be planted in Skyline Park right next to Lambeau Field (you can see the stadium in the background of the picture). The ‘Princeton Sentry’ Gingko planted at Skyline Park on October 30, 2008 is a welcome improvement to this park and will certainly provide a lasting legacy to CJ’s memory. The Gingko tree is a very hearty tree and the leaves turn yellow (Packer yellow of course!) in the Fall. We look forward to getting you tickets to a Packer game so you can go up and see the tree and cheer on the Pack to victory. May the Lord bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand. Tom and Anne Darrow and the Talent Connection's team
Tree type: Gingko
Chad, Maggie and Noah, Anne and I and the entire Talent Connection's team wanted to honor the memory of CJ. We know that Chad is a HUGE Green Bay Packer fan. At the memorial service for CJ, it was announced about the Trees for CJ effort. Then, you showed a touching video with pictures of CJ. In one of the pictures, Chad was wearing a Green Bay Packer hat and I (Tom) was reminded of his passion for the Pack. Right then, I thought, I've got to get a tree planted at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin! My grandfather was one of the first shareholders of the Green Bay Packers and my parents are from Green Bay and still hold six season tickets. After some calls to the Packers and the city, we made arrangements for this Gingko tree to be planted in Skyline Park right next to Lambeau Field (you can see the stadium in the background of the picture). The ‘Princeton Sentry’ Gingko planted at Skyline Park on October 30, 2008 is a welcome improvement to this park and will certainly provide a lasting legacy to CJ’s memory. The Gingko tree is a very hearty tree and the leaves turn yellow (Packer yellow of course!) in the Fall. We look forward to getting you tickets to a Packer game so you can go up and see the tree and cheer on the Pack to victory. May the Lord bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand. Tom and Anne Darrow and the Talent Connection's team
Tree type: Gingko
Update of the Green Bay Packers Gingko tree.
M. Calkins - Gainesville, GA, USA
The members of the "Gift" & "Family Foundations" Sunday school classes together planted a lovely Chinese Fringe Tree in the front lawn of the church. The tree was decorated with "prayer leaves" and bright colored ribbons. We had a Tree Planting Ceremony and reception following at First Presbyterian Church.
Tree type: Chinese Fringe
The members of the "Gift" & "Family Foundations" Sunday school classes together planted a lovely Chinese Fringe Tree in the front lawn of the church. The tree was decorated with "prayer leaves" and bright colored ribbons. We had a Tree Planting Ceremony and reception following at First Presbyterian Church.
Tree type: Chinese Fringe
Updated picture of Gainesville Presbyterian Church Chinese Fringe in full bloom (2018)
Ken & Mary Dean - Carrollton, Georgia
Our tree is a Japanese Maple planted in our right front yard on August 5, 2008, the birthday of CJ's dad, Chad. "The Dimensions of Love" Love corrects the past; Love sustains the present; Love brings hope in the future. KLD In memory of Christopher Jordan Godhard
Tree type: Japanese Maple
Our tree is a Japanese Maple planted in our right front yard on August 5, 2008, the birthday of CJ's dad, Chad. "The Dimensions of Love" Love corrects the past; Love sustains the present; Love brings hope in the future. KLD In memory of Christopher Jordan Godhard
Tree type: Japanese Maple
Mary Dean - Carrolton, Georgia
Our Japanese Maple is a brilliant deep red now with leaves that spread a canopy over an angel statue of little CJ. It knows the importance of its symbol, and it stands guard to honor the Angel CJ, through the new purple of spring, the green leaves of summer, the breezy orange of autumn, and the icy branches of winter. CJ is with us and remembered.
Updated picture of Carrolton Japanese Maple - 2018
Our Japanese Maple is a brilliant deep red now with leaves that spread a canopy over an angel statue of little CJ. It knows the importance of its symbol, and it stands guard to honor the Angel CJ, through the new purple of spring, the green leaves of summer, the breezy orange of autumn, and the icy branches of winter. CJ is with us and remembered.
Updated picture of Carrolton Japanese Maple - 2018
C. Godhard - Gainesville, GA, USA
We planted a beautiful 6 foot Magnolia tree in honor of CJ's 6 month birthday! The tree is on the side of our front lawn and will border the space where Maggie is in process of building a memorial labyrinth. We love you Angel CJ!
Tree type: Magnolia
We planted a beautiful 6 foot Magnolia tree in honor of CJ's 6 month birthday! The tree is on the side of our front lawn and will border the space where Maggie is in process of building a memorial labyrinth. We love you Angel CJ!
Tree type: Magnolia
Updated picture of CJ's Gainesville Magnolia tree.
C.Godhard - Gainesville, GA
Tree Type: Fire Glow Japanese Maple Planting Details: We planted FireGlow in memory and honor of our beloved son CJ. We planted him on the Monday morning of June 2, 2008. On this day it had been 40 days and 40 nights since CJ passed away. Big brother Noah and Mommy and Daddy all helped with the planting. It was a very special day!
Tree Type: Fire Glow Japanese Maple Planting Details: We planted FireGlow in memory and honor of our beloved son CJ. We planted him on the Monday morning of June 2, 2008. On this day it had been 40 days and 40 nights since CJ passed away. Big brother Noah and Mommy and Daddy all helped with the planting. It was a very special day!
Updated picture of CJ's Gainesvile Maple tree - 2018
M. Godhard - Gainesville, Georgia, USA
On May 30, 2009 Grandma Bonnie, Grandpa Keith, Chad, Noah & I all planted a beautiful tall River Birch tree in our back yard. We named the tree Hyacinth. It reaches high into the sky...
Tree type: River Birch
On May 30, 2009 Grandma Bonnie, Grandpa Keith, Chad, Noah & I all planted a beautiful tall River Birch tree in our back yard. We named the tree Hyacinth. It reaches high into the sky...
Tree type: River Birch
Updated picture of the Gainesville River Birch tree.
MOMs Club of Gainesville - Gainesville, GA,USA
On April 1, 2009 in honor of CJ and Earth Day Month, The MOM's Club of Gainesville planted a lovely Cherry Tree in the back yard of Dana Johnson's house in Gainesville, GA. The kids all had fun playing in the dirt and watering the tree! It was a Wonderful Tree Planting Celebration!
Tree type: Cherry
On April 1, 2009 in honor of CJ and Earth Day Month, The MOM's Club of Gainesville planted a lovely Cherry Tree in the back yard of Dana Johnson's house in Gainesville, GA. The kids all had fun playing in the dirt and watering the tree! It was a Wonderful Tree Planting Celebration!
Tree type: Cherry
G. Hawn - Gainesville, Georgia
The MOMS Club of Gainesville planted a cherry tree on the Challenged Child and Friends school grounds where Noah now attends. The tree will bloom annually during the 40 days and nights of CJ's beautiful time here on earth. Many Moms, children and families were present to be a part of celebrating CJ's life.
Tree type: Cherry
The MOMS Club of Gainesville planted a cherry tree on the Challenged Child and Friends school grounds where Noah now attends. The tree will bloom annually during the 40 days and nights of CJ's beautiful time here on earth. Many Moms, children and families were present to be a part of celebrating CJ's life.
Tree type: Cherry
Godhard Family, Roswell Georgia
Tree type: Fig
Tree type: Fig
T. Kerr - Marietta, GA
Chad and Margaret, On August 31st, my Mom's birthday, Brian and Alex worked hard planting two Natchez Crepe Myrtle trees at the entrance to our driveway, one for my mother and one for CJ. We chose the color white for all of heaven's angels. Alex always says "those are special trees", and they certainly are special to us. We're grateful for the opportunity to plant a lasting and living memorial to little CJ. Much love, Tori, Brian, Alex and Aiden
Tree type: Natchez Crepe Myrtle
Chad and Margaret, On August 31st, my Mom's birthday, Brian and Alex worked hard planting two Natchez Crepe Myrtle trees at the entrance to our driveway, one for my mother and one for CJ. We chose the color white for all of heaven's angels. Alex always says "those are special trees", and they certainly are special to us. We're grateful for the opportunity to plant a lasting and living memorial to little CJ. Much love, Tori, Brian, Alex and Aiden
Tree type: Natchez Crepe Myrtle
M. Godhard - Gainesville, GA
Tree Type: Alberta Spruce. This year, our Christmas treeforcj was graciously donated by Syfan Landscape Center. The Owner Dan Syfan generously gifted www.treesforcj.com this very special tree. We have brought it into our living room, named it "Danny", decorated it, watered it and are giving it lots of love, we plan to plant it on our side yard, sometime after December 25th. It is surely one of the most special Christmas trees ever! Big Love & Gratitude goes out to Danny Syfan and family! Merry Christmas to all! Love, The Godhard Family
Tree Type: Alberta Spruce. This year, our Christmas treeforcj was graciously donated by Syfan Landscape Center. The Owner Dan Syfan generously gifted www.treesforcj.com this very special tree. We have brought it into our living room, named it "Danny", decorated it, watered it and are giving it lots of love, we plan to plant it on our side yard, sometime after December 25th. It is surely one of the most special Christmas trees ever! Big Love & Gratitude goes out to Danny Syfan and family! Merry Christmas to all! Love, The Godhard Family
A. Millard - Gainesville, GA
This cherry tree was planted by the Chattahoochee Champions on site at our wonderful school. We will enjoy caring for it and watching it grow.
Tree type: Cherry
This cherry tree was planted by the Chattahoochee Champions on site at our wonderful school. We will enjoy caring for it and watching it grow.
Tree type: Cherry
J. Washburne - Milton, GA
4/24/09 We planted this Celestial Dogwood to honor CJ. Keeping you in our prayers and remembering CJ! The Washburnes
Tree type: Celestial Dogwood
4/24/09 We planted this Celestial Dogwood to honor CJ. Keeping you in our prayers and remembering CJ! The Washburnes
Tree type: Celestial Dogwood
K. Kelly - Burnt Hills, New York
We planted two Japanese Blueberry trees to honor CJ on his birth date. These are hearty trees that are strong and hold up well in Florida. The landscapers were pleased to be part of our little ceremony for CJ. We have one in our front yard and one in our backyard so whatever window we look out we will be reminded of CJ.
Tree type: Japanese Blueberry
We planted two Japanese Blueberry trees to honor CJ on his birth date. These are hearty trees that are strong and hold up well in Florida. The landscapers were pleased to be part of our little ceremony for CJ. We have one in our front yard and one in our backyard so whatever window we look out we will be reminded of CJ.
Tree type: Japanese Blueberry
K. Jager - Gainesville, GA
We planted 3 Pink Dogwoods near our water fountain in memory of CJ. The delicate flowers that bloom in the spring will remind us of CJ's fragile life.
Tree type: Pink Dogwoods
We planted 3 Pink Dogwoods near our water fountain in memory of CJ. The delicate flowers that bloom in the spring will remind us of CJ's fragile life.
Tree type: Pink Dogwoods
D. Buchanan - Duluth, GA
Today we planted a beautiful red maple in our backyard in honor of CJ. Love the Buchanan's
Tree type: Red Maple
Today we planted a beautiful red maple in our backyard in honor of CJ. Love the Buchanan's
Tree type: Red Maple
D. Dokken - Gainesville, GA
Friday, November 28,2008 a Ginkgo tree was planted in my front yard in memory of CJ and in honor of the Godhard family. A Ginkgo tree is fast growing, very hardy, and the leaves so special and beautiful. with love, Diana
Tree type: Ginkgo
Friday, November 28,2008 a Ginkgo tree was planted in my front yard in memory of CJ and in honor of the Godhard family. A Ginkgo tree is fast growing, very hardy, and the leaves so special and beautiful. with love, Diana
Tree type: Ginkgo
C. Crook-LeBlanc - Paradise Valley, Arizona, USA
Margaret, Chad & Noah, we think about you and CJ everyday. We planted a bushy green shamel ash in our back yard, in the middle of our little patch of grass. Its little still, but growing fast. It is already packed with squawking birds, who seem to love this tree and ignore the others. The kids in the neighborhood use it as the center for duck duck goose games. The kids all know it is CJ's tree, and they water it with the hose, and talk to it. Love, Carolyn
Tree type: Shamel Ash
Margaret, Chad & Noah, we think about you and CJ everyday. We planted a bushy green shamel ash in our back yard, in the middle of our little patch of grass. Its little still, but growing fast. It is already packed with squawking birds, who seem to love this tree and ignore the others. The kids in the neighborhood use it as the center for duck duck goose games. The kids all know it is CJ's tree, and they water it with the hose, and talk to it. Love, Carolyn
Tree type: Shamel Ash
C. Godhard - South Carolina
On April 24, 2009, the one-year anniversary of CJ's crossover and National Arbor Day we planted a Pomegranate Tree on Hilton Head Island, SC. We named the tree Arbor and it has a friend on the island that is watering it and taking good care of it. Happy Arbor Day CJ, we love & miss you!
Tree type: Pomegranate
On April 24, 2009, the one-year anniversary of CJ's crossover and National Arbor Day we planted a Pomegranate Tree on Hilton Head Island, SC. We named the tree Arbor and it has a friend on the island that is watering it and taking good care of it. Happy Arbor Day CJ, we love & miss you!
Tree type: Pomegranate
K.Peck - Annandale, VA
We planted a 5 foot weeping cherry in memory of CJ. It is on our front lawn where we can see it each day and where it can remind us of the strength of your love for CJ and God's love of each of us.
Tree type: Weeping Cherry
We planted a 5 foot weeping cherry in memory of CJ. It is on our front lawn where we can see it each day and where it can remind us of the strength of your love for CJ and God's love of each of us.
Tree type: Weeping Cherry
V. Hall - Gainesville, GA
We planted a Dwarf Alberta Spruce in honor of CJ at the edge of our playground so that we can look at it everyday and remember the special place CJ, Noah, Maggie and Chad have on our hearts. It is an evergreen that will be green all year round.
Tree type: Dwarf Alberta
We planted a Dwarf Alberta Spruce in honor of CJ at the edge of our playground so that we can look at it everyday and remember the special place CJ, Noah, Maggie and Chad have on our hearts. It is an evergreen that will be green all year round.
Tree type: Dwarf Alberta
S.Hiller - Severna Park, MD
Dear Maggie, Chad and Noah, We planted a purple plum tree in our front yard in memory of CJ. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Love Sue and Steve
Tree type: Purple Plum
Dear Maggie, Chad and Noah, We planted a purple plum tree in our front yard in memory of CJ. You are always in our thoughts and prayers. Love Sue and Steve
Tree type: Purple Plum
P. Boulay - Rochester, NY
The tree I am registering is a Red Maple planted in November of 2009. While Trees for CJ wasn't its original purpose, out of respect for Maggie and her husband and that handsome little boy, we are donating this tree to Trees for CJ.
Tree type: Red Maple
The tree I am registering is a Red Maple planted in November of 2009. While Trees for CJ wasn't its original purpose, out of respect for Maggie and her husband and that handsome little boy, we are donating this tree to Trees for CJ.
Tree type: Red Maple