Remembering Silas

Silas Dale Bloomfield was born January 19th, 2024, via emergency c-section following fetal cardiac arrest due to the misuse of Pitocin by medical professionals. Shortly after his birth, Silas was diagnosed with severe Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy, he underwent therapeutic cooling and was given a very bleak prognosis. From the very beginning, he demonstrated his remarkable strength and resilience. He defied expectations set forth by his doctors and inspired those who learned of his journey, from all corners of the globe.

Silas' condition became increasingly complex with time. He was diagnosed with quadriplegic cerebral palsy, cortical vision impairment, COPD, Infantile Spasms, which progressed to Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, and Dysautonomia. Despite it all, Silas retained his fighting spirit until his last moments.

Silas loved music; he soothed to and sometimes cooed along to songs from piano lullabies to Tracy Chapman. He enjoyed being in nature, and when the weather was nice, Silas and his mother, Taylor Bloomfield, would often relax in their backyard; he was most serene listening to the birds and feeling the gentle breeze. Despite visual impairment, Silas frequently looked towards bright windows and other light sources, earning him his nickname "Little Moth".

Silas was given his terminal prognosis in November of 2024 and passed shortly after his first birthday on February 3rd, 2025. Silas' light continues to shine despite his passing, and his legacy is carried by those who supported him throughout his life.