Aria Cheyenne was born on June 10, 2002. She had a special quiet energy from the day she arrived. As a toddler, Aria was a clear and kind teacher to her young peers: friendly, guiding, consoling, and always listening with kindness.
During her childhood years, Aria exhibited extraordinary loyalty and sense of justice. She never hesitated to protect and stand up for friends who were being bullied, she participated in social justice school clubs, and later developed a deep commitment to charity work and voluntarism through her initiation as a Rainbow Girl.
As a teenager, Aria exhibited courage to genuinely look into the deepest alcoves of who she truly was. She explored, questioned, dared, and exposed her edgy and brilliant human facets. Aria envisioned herself one day becoming a therapist or a researcher in the field of
psychology. Toward this end, her compassion was magnified as she participated in the rigorous counselor training at TeenLine hotline. She spent her last summer devoted to learning how to be an even more attuned listener in support of teens in distress.
On September 13, 2018, Aria was diagnosed with late stage four Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare bone and soft tissue cancer. Twelve months later, at age 17, Aria left her physical body. This last phase of her life was spent navigating pain, discomfort, and fears, as well as empowerment, creativity, deep love, and gratitude.
Though Aria Cheyenne is no longer physically with us, she is ever present within the actions, thoughts, and love of all who knew her. She continues to thrive here on Earth within the hearts of those she touched. Her legacy and message live on through you.
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