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Kaleb Holder Obituary

Kaleb Gordon Holder, 12 years old, passed away February 19th, 2020 after his long battle with Adrenoleukodystrophy, or ALD. Prior to contracting ALD Kaleb was a happy kid who loved playing outside, catching bugs, building Legos and all the things children do, until his diagnosis at the age of 8. Most of all he loved life, and all kinds of law enforcement and first responders. He lived to one day serve his country. On March 4, 2016 Kaleb became Sheriff for a day under Lehigh County Sheriff Joseph Hanna. He also enjoyed a day at the Lehigh Valley Phantoms on March 20, 2016.

His family includes mother Janelle Livingston and step father Jerel Livingston; father Gordon; his sisters Janeen Daly and Colleen Rattan; niece Ivenelle and nephew Jeremiah Kaleb; maternal grandparents Angela & Samaroo Boodoo; brother in law Richmon Penn; aunts, uncles, and extended family in Trinidad.

Services: public visitation will be held Thursday, Feb. 27th at the Cathedral Church of St. Catharine of Siena, 1825 Turner St., Allentown, starting at 9:30 a.m. with Mass at 11:30 a.m. Multi-departmental law enforcement procession and interment following at Resurrection Cemetery, Wescosville. Kaleb's family asks that everyone wear bright colors, especially royal blue for ALD Awareness.

Donations can be made to the Stop ALD Foundation, www.stopald.org. Arrangements are by Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Allentown. www.eliasfuneralhome.com

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Published by Morning Call on Feb. 22, 2020.

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Alicia Boodoo

February 25, 2020

Kaleb you are a true warrior you beat the odds and gave us time. You are my hero. I love you my sweet nephew I will always remember you being a happy boy full of life and love. Fly high and rest in peace. You will always be in our hearts. From your extended family in Trinidad we love you. Now fly our angel.

MaDonna and Kenneth Brown

February 25, 2020

We send our deepest condolences in your time of sorrow. May God comfort you and keep you wrapped in his loving arms.

Comfort Planter

MaDonna Livingston

Sent Flowers

Floyd Carter

February 24, 2020

Words could never be spoke that would describe the Love and concern showered by so many in your oh so short life taken by our GOD who loves you so. The Love of a mother your mother from whom you developed within for 9 months is the deepest human love and no other can compare or feel the loss of you in her daily life like her.You will be missed by many and loved by all as you rest easy in our FATHERS comforting embrace and smile down upon us till we meet again.

Janelle Livingston

February 24, 2020

Kaleb was and forever will be my baby, he is my hero and my biggest inspiration. He has taught me what it is to be strong. He is the best part of me and I know I was chosen to be his mom for a reason. Before Kalebs diagnosis he was the most respectful, jolly and loving kid in the world he loved building Legos and helping people. He was obsessed with serving his country as an officer and thanks to Sheriff Joe Hanna he got the chance to experience that. Kaleb be be gone but he will never be forgotten. He will always be my guiding light and my angel I LOVE YOU INFINITY Xs INFINITY BABY.

February 24, 2020

The Dickerson family of San Joaquin Valley, California, sends their condolences to Kaleb's family.

Gail Scudder

February 23, 2020

Your little Sheriff is free to patrol the heavens now. God bless.

February 23, 2020

I am so sorry for the loss of this sweet, beautiful boy. My sincere condolences to Kaleb's family and friends. May he rest in eternal peace.

Eileen Bond. LPN

February 22, 2020

So sorry to hear that this beautiful child has left us. I am very lucky to have met him and assist with his care. I am sure he is playing among the Angel's. Condolences to the family

Tammi Dannecker Nirtheast Medical Sales

February 22, 2020

Even though I never met you in person, I know you were a very loved child. RIP sweet angel

Shirley Fenstermaker

February 22, 2020

holder family I did not know your child but I offer my sincere sympathies on the loss of your child. He is no longer suffering. I pray you know he is in heaven.

Lorie Bonilla

February 22, 2020

To the Holder family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
an your family at this time loss
may god bless you
RIP KALEB
LORI BONILLA BREINIGSVILLE

February 22, 2020

Rest In Peace sweet angel.

February 22, 2020

FLY HIGH HANDSOME ANGEL

Ellie Shumack

February 21, 2020

so sorry for you loss

February 21, 2020

I am so sorry to read that Kaleb has passed away. I only know him via the newspaper story from a few years ago. But his situation has touched me (and many others, I'm sure) deeply. It is sad that this sweet, beautiful child is gone so soon. But we are all here 'on loan'. God wanted his creation back, sooner than later. God bless you Kaleb! My sincere condolences to your family and friends.

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9:30 a.m.

Cathedral Church of St. Catharine of Siena

1825 Turner St., Allentown, PA

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27

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

Cathedral Church of St. Catharine of Siena

1825 Turner St., Allentown, PA

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