More than just brothers, Jamison and Julian were best friends, adventure partners, and the center of their family.
But in a single, heartbreaking moment, a horrible occurrence ruined their family’s existence, stealing their bright futures.
Tears and anguish are still being shed by this story, which continues to reverberate throughout the United States.
Julian, age four, and Jamison, age six, made every moment a treasure with their contagious joy and boundless curiosity.
Their friendship was a tribute to the beauty of youth, whether they were chasing one other through sunny meadows or splashing in chilly creek waters.
In many respects, Jameson and Julian Keiser, the brothers, were just like any other child growing up in Defiance, Missouri.