The story of James and Cloe Green is both heartwarming and heartbreaking—a portrait of love, family, and resilience in the face of tragedy. From the moment they met as teenagers, James dreamed of being a father. That dream came true when Cloe became pregnant at 17, and together, they went on to build the large family he always wanted. With each new child, James’ excitement never faded. Even when Cloe believed their family was complete, James gently pushed for “just one more,” until they eventually welcomed eight children.
James was not only a dedicated father but also an active presence in their children’s lives. While Cloe managed the home full-time, James worked remotely to ensure he could participate in their daily routines. He handled school drop-offs and pick-ups, played games, read stories, and showered his kids with affection. His joy for fatherhood was evident, and he fully embraced the chaos and joy of raising a big family—even when three of their children were diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
But just 12 weeks after the birth of their youngest son, Elijah, tragedy struck. One night, James suddenly fell ill, experiencing a seizure and stopping breathing in bed. Despite Cloe’s desperate efforts to perform CPR, James passed away before paramedics could save him. He was only 31 years old. The cause: hypertensive heart disease—an undiagnosed condition stemming from high blood pressure that had gone unnoticed due to a lack of regular medical check-ups.
Cloe was left to raise eight children on her own, navigating grief while trying to stay strong for her family. In her darkest hours, she found strength in the love James had left behind—in their children, in their memories, and in the life they had built together. With the help of community support and donations, she continued their shared dream, even turning their garden into a joyful play space in James’s memory.
Cloe’s strength in the face of overwhelming loss stands as a powerful tribute to James’s legacy—a man who simply loved being a dad more than anything.
