by Melonie Thomas (Author)

Rose-Marie Brown lovingly known as Melonie was born

and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, and migrated to the

U.S. in 2000 with her husband and two children, Nickaloy

and Danielle Thomas. On July 4, 2019, tragedy struck

Melonie's world when her son Nickaloy was killed in a

boating accident.

Losing a child, especially under tragic and unexpected

circumstances, is a daunting experience for anyone.

Melonie has been navigating this journey by relying on

her faith and enduring Christian beliefs. With a deep

sense of compassion and a desire to support other

parents who have experienced the same loss, Melonie

created Nickaloy's Project, which offers grieving families

a glimmer of hope during dark times. Today, Melonie

works in the healthcare industry; she also organizes

and declutters homes for clients, friends, and family.

In her spare time, she engages in activities she dreamed

of as a child. This led her to earn a first-degree black belt

in martial arts and become a sign language interpreter.

When she is not working, sparring on the mat, or signing

in front of an audience, Melonie enjoys playing and

following her favorite sport, tennis.

Melonie lives in Florida with her husband.