SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio family is hoping their abrupt loss serves as a reminder to others to always cherish your family. Nina Leyva, 21, was a mother of three young sons ages 2-4. “A piece of our heart is gone and knowing that every time we wake up with one less sibling or family member breaks us,” said Angel Pacheco, her brother. Pacheco says the family is going to use any extra funds they raise to go towards the futures of her sons. “I just want anyone out there going through what we are going through, or anybody watching to know life if too short,” Pacheco said.

San Antonio The widow of a veteran who died in a South Side plane crash is remembering the love of her life as a kind and gentle man. He was a loving person.RELATED: Victim of fatal South Side plane crash identifiedSimon Willett was a goofy character. He was Star Wars freak and a Sci-Fi buff and a big Dr. Who fan, Emelie Willett said. I would just encourage everyone to enjoy your life, love who you love and dont hold any grudges. Love with all of your heart because you never know.RELATED: SAPD: One killed, two hospitalized after plane crash on South Side

Marie Langmore shares passion (Courtesy Marie Langmore) (KSAT)Both of my parents taught me to give back and I know how much a family portrait means to a family, Langmore said. My mom got into it and she started with portrait photography and her three children were her subjects. Marie Langmore's work (Courtesy Marie Langmore) (KSAT)Marie Langmore's work (Courtesy Marie Langmore) (KSAT)Marie Langmore's work (Courtesy Marie Langmore) (KSAT)I wanted to help, Langmore said. Marie Langmore's work (Courtesy Marie Langmore) (KSAT)Marie Langmore's work (Courtesy Marie Langmore) (KSAT)Marie Langmore's work (Courtesy Marie Langmore) (KSAT)Some families were actually donating more than $75, which was great, Langmore said. Marie Langmore shares passion (Courtesy Marie Langmore) (KSAT)A dear friend of mine matched the donation so they ended up getting over $10,000, Langmore said.

“I had her when I was 22 and was scared half to death to be a father,” Scott Milowski said. “I remember I would have her in my arms when she was a year old,” Scott Milowski said through tears. “She also mentioned, ‘Make sure you tell my kids that I love them,’ Scott Milowski said as he got choked up. “She was a tiny, thin girl, and this guy savagely killed her,” Scott Milowski said. I don’t want to say what I would like to do to this guy, but it is nothing nice.”“I want him to burn in hell,” Kelly Milowski said.