Wyatts tragic story is capturing hearts and minds all over the world and its time that he and his family's message grows even further. We are proud and honored to introduce a non-profit organization in Wyatt's name (www.wyattleamonfoundation.org, coming soon) that will be dedicated to helping parents navigate the difficult waters surrounding western medicine and natural alternatives along with other issues surrounding organ donation and healthcare reform. As we prepare to move forward with this poignant and critical message, please do not hesitate to contact us via the methods below and join us in spreading Wyatt's word by donating today!
Wyatt Leamon, aka "Pie Man" was born on September 2nd, 2007 in San Diego, CA. He was a healthy baby boy at 8 pounds 2 ounces when he was delivered to Corey and Trisha Leamon and the day his brother Parker met him was the day that these two boys began a wonderful bond.
His smile and laughter was infectious and as he got older, he could always make one smile with his patented tongue stick out.
Tragically, Wyatt's light burned out prematurely and in June of 2008, he passed away due to acute liver failure caused by a severe drug reaction to Amoxicillin in conjunction with a lack of available organs as well as an unimaginable failure on the part of the medical system that was supposed to help him.
Wyatt was named after the legendary western figure Wyatt Earp. When his mother went into labor on September 2, 2007, the doctors saw that he had wrapped his umbilical cord around his neck 3 times which made for a very dramatic birth. Just passed noon he was delivered and while his father had wanted to name him Wyatt from day one, his mother finally agreed after noticing that he "weilded his umbilical cord like a lasso!"
With his heart set on Wyatt as a name early on, his father already had a wonderful nickname ready for him. Being the tech geek that he is, he began calling him "Wi Fi" almost immediately. But when Wyatt's 2-year old brother Parker was asked about his name, Parker could not pronounced "Wi Fi". So instead, he said: "Pie Pie".
Shortly after, Wyatt's mom started calling him "Pie Man" and he became known as Pie Man and the name stuck. He became the family's little "Pie Man" and when he passed, the family used a favorite song called "Godspeed (Sweet Dreams) by the Dixie Chicks in his video dedication (this song was also used in Wyatt's first video as a newborn who was just a day old). The main lyric of the chorus is: "Godspeed, Little Man, Sweet Dreams, Little Man." It was not a far stretch that the family made to coin the phrase "Godspeed Little Pie Man" as a way to remember and cherish their son.
A Slice of Life with Pie Man (Part 1)
The first half of a 30 minute film which explores how Wyatt Leamon touched the lives of his family for such a wonderful, yet brief moment in time. Footage includes hospital videos and holiday clips while weaving a story for how a family attempts "The Climb" back from such a tragic loss.
A Slice of Life with Pie Man (Part 2)
The second half of the 30 minute film starring Pie Man and his family highlights Wyatt's interaction with his brother Parker and features a music video that may just have you laughing and crying at the same time while illustrating how the family has continued to make its "Climb"!
A Slice of Life with Pie Man (Music Video)
The intro to a collection of video memories put together for 9-month-old Wyatt Reese Leamon (aka "Pie Man") who passed away in the summer of 2008. Set to the music of Josh Groban ("Where You Are"), this little intro plays as its own finished project as well as an intro for a bigger one and is just under 5 minutes.
Patty-Cake with Parker
The end sequence in a short film called "A Slice of Life with Pie Man" (see the opening sequence to this film in the clip below). This finale, for what will be about a 20-minute compilation of Wyatt's most memorable footage, highlights a classic clip that was to be the last video clip ever shot of the little Pie Man before his sudden, tragic passing in the summer of 2008. In it, he is taught the ins-and-outs of playing "patty-cake" with his brother Parker. The song featured in the clip is called "Ja T'aime Till My Dying Day" by Enigma.
Godspeed Litte Pie Man
This is a 15 minute video clip that highlights the beauty and joy that Wyatt brought into the lives of his family and friends. It is a mixture of video clips and photos and was presentented at his funeral service as a loving dedication by his family.
Wyatt Cracks Up
When this footage was taken, Wyatt was just beginning to really show the vitality in his personality. He was also just starting to get more time on his tummy. For some reason, this moment caught him feeling extremely happy and giggley and his dad took full advantage with the camera rolling!
Parker Loves Wyatt
Most of this footage was taken during Wyatt's first week of life. It illustrates the almost instantaneous bond he formed with his brother Parker. The pride Parker felt in being a new big brother was truly wonderful and this footage shows that perfectly.
Wyatt Reese Leamon, Born 9/2/07
Here is Wyatt's first video taken the day after he was born as he slept in the hospital. He came into this world at 8lbs 2ounces and 19.5 inches in length.
