These bumper stickers are part of the Justice for Rose campaign, offering a moving, mobile tribute to Rosenda Elizabeth Smiley. Each sticker is a symbol of remembrance and advocacy, boldly displayed on vehicles across the community. The vivid pink background ensures they stand out, while the black and white Rosenda’s Gift emblem adds a meaningful visual anchor.

• The “#JusticeForRose” stickers serve as a call for accountability, keeping Rosenda’s story alive in the public eye.

• The “LLR” variant, short for Live Like Rose, encourages others to embody the compassion, joy, and strength she represented.

These weather-resistant decals aren't just about visibility, they’re about presence. Every car that carries one becomes part of a living memorial, carrying Rose’s legacy through streets, neighborhoods, and highways. Durable, heartfelt, and purposeful, these memorial bumper stickers offer a way for friends, family, and supporters to honor Rosenda’s life and continue her impact with every mile.

These memorial stickers are touching tributes to Rose Smiley. They are created to honor her vibrant spirit and enduring presence, offering everyone the opportunity to join the effort to keep her legacy alive. Featuring heartfelt photos taken throughout her life, each design proudly notes her intended graduation year, Class of 2028, and includes a scannable QR code linking to her memorial website. The images celebrate Rose’s joyful personality and the deep love surrounding her. The QR code invites others to honor her memory and learn more about her story.

These Class of 2028 Rose stickers come in a variety of thoughtful designs, including an illustrated rose icon and a radiant portrait of Rose herself, each crafted to reflect her brightness and individuality. Perfect for personal items like laptops, phone cases, notebooks, or any cherished space where Rose’s memory is honored, they serve as gentle reminders of her presence and a call to share in the collective effort to keep her memory shining forward.

These friendship stickers were personally designed to honor Rose Smiley’s memory, each featuring photos chosen by her close friends to reflect their unique bond with her. The stickers showcase a variety of images of Rose in different settings, capturing her joy, strength, and presence in their lives. Displayed on a pink background, they serve as deeply personal tributes, allowing her friends to carry her memory wherever they go. With vibrant colors and heartfelt designs, these stickers ensure that Rose’s legacy remains visible and cherished.

More than just mementos, these unique stickers symbolize the enduring strength of Rose's friendships and the collective commitment to keep her spirit alive. Each chosen photo encapsulates shared moments of joy, laughter, and camaraderie, transforming these small objects into powerful reminders of the bonds that time and tragedy cannot diminish. They stand as a testament to the profound impact Rose had on those closest to her, ensuring that her memory continues to inspire and connect her circle of friends.

Abbie

Addisen

Alexa

Ana

Aurora

Belle

Brooklyn

Calli

Carrie

Carson

Charlie

Crystal H.

Crystal M.

Kylee

Layla

London

Luz

Madi

Niveya

Sofia

At Rim of the World Recreation, the plaque captures the vibrant melody of Rose’s early passions, from tap and jazz to acro dance, hip-hop, hula, theater, and ballet, echoing a childhood of joyful movement and creative expression. This memorial not only serves as a beautiful tribute to her diverse talents but also highlights the importance of fostering artistic and physical development in young lives. It stands as a testament to the community's enduring commitment to remember Rose and inspire future generations through the arts.

At Lost in Time Art Studio, the plaque celebrates Rose’s immense artistic potential and her heartfelt dreams of matching tattoos with her dad, with her mom, and with friends, her vision of a future replete with creative expressions that unite body and soul. In a space where ink meets intention and every brushstroke tells a story, the plaque honors not only what Rose imagined but the way she made others feel: seen, inspired, and loved. It stands among vibrant art and shared memories as a quiet echo of her dream: connection through creativity and love made visible.

In the heart of Lake Havasu City, a piece of Rosenda "Rose" Elizabeth Smiley’s spirit now rests among the honored, forever etched into the Havasu Memorial Walkway, a sacred path of remembrance and love.

The first image captures a moment of quiet reverence, workers carefully placing her commemorative brick into the ground, ensuring its permanence in a place meant for memory and reflection. Their hands, steady and respectful, lay each hexagonal piece with the weight of memory and devotion, as if setting a stone in the foundation of eternity.

The second image brings us face to face with Rose’s legacy, engraved into the brick’s warm surface: "To Honor Beloved Rosenda Smiley 12/5/09 - 5/25/24." Simple yet profound, these words serve as an everlasting testament to a life cherished and a love unbroken.

The third image is the most heartbreaking of all. Her forever love, Charles, sits quietly beside her memorial, lost in thought and grief, his presence a silent echo of the love they shared. The Annual Dedication from the Havasu Freedom Foundation had just concluded, yet for Charles, the ceremony was far from over. He remains, gazing upon her name, the weight of his loss pressing down as the warm desert sun casts long shadows over the walkway.

Though Rose may no longer walk this earth, her spirit lingers in this sacred space, a place where love, memory, and devotion endure beyond time. Her brick now stands as a symbol of a vibrant life that touched so many in such a short time. It honors not only the beautiful, brave, and humorous young woman she was, but also the immense loss felt by all who knew and loved her. In honoring Rose this way, her family has gifted the world a place to reflect, grieve, and remember a young woman whose light endures.

In a rare and compassionate gesture, the City of Newport Beach reopened the long-closed McFadden Square Centennial Legacy Project to honor Rosenda “Rose” Elizabeth Smiley. Although the tile program officially ended in 2008, the city made a heartfelt exception, just for Rose. Thanks to the tireless efforts of John Salazar and the coordination of Jennifer Biddle, her name is now etched into the very walkway that marks the beginning of the Balboa Peninsula, the place where Rose’s life was so tragically taken.

This tile isn’t just a marker; it’s a profound symbol of remembrance, presence, and love. As part of a historic circle meant to reflect 100 years of city history, Rose’s name now lives among Newport’s most significant milestones. For her family and those who cherish her, this small square of stone represents something monumental: a permanent place to honor her where no public tribute had been allowed, until now.

From Rose’s tile, the view stretches wide, the golden sand below, the iconic curve of the Newport Pier reaching into the sea, and, on a clear day, Catalina Island resting on the horizon. Rose visited Catalina more than once, and now this peaceful spot overlooking the ocean she loved offers a quiet place to reflect, to remember, and to feel the enduring presence of her spirit.

This accomplishment means more than words can fully express. In a place where the city’s story is told in stone, Rose is now part of that story, forever connected to the coastline, the pier, and the path she last walked. For those who loved her, it’s a place to stand, to remember, and to feel her near.

Melanie Vermilyea is creating something quietly extraordinary: a memorial garden for Rosenda, blooming with meaning, memory, and sparkle. Located in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, the space is a personal labor of love, rooted in qualities Melanie and Rosenda shared: compassion, sass, loyalty, a big-hearted nature, deep intuition, and the courage to speak their minds.

She and Rose are the kind of people who sense what others feel before it's spoken, lift spirits with humor, and love with their whole hearts. They move through the world with fierce empathy, quietly attuned to others, making people feel seen, safe, and deeply understood.

Now, amid relentless rain and stubborn soil, Melanie is transforming a once-troublesome flowerbed into a sanctuary. Stripping away years of mugwort and planting flowers that reminded her of Rose, she’s giving the space new life. When a heart-shaped stone surfaced mid-dig, she washed it, painted it, and placed it gently among the blooms, a symbol of quiet magic and love remembered. A sunflower has joined the growing display, and more roses are still to come.

At the garden’s heart will stand a custom titanium garden plaque, a lasting marker of Rosenda’s presence and spirit. This is no ordinary garden. It is Melanie’s way of grieving, celebrating, and remembering all at once, a place where love is planted in the soil and grows in the light. For Rosenda, Melanie is creating a space that holds memory, beauty, and a bit of mischievous sparkle, just like Rose herself.

In the heart of her mother’s community, this heartfelt plaque now rests on a public park bench at Jerry Eaves Park, honoring Rosenda’s radiant spirit with words and imagery that capture her unforgettable essence. It offers a peaceful place to reflect and remember, surrounded by the vibrant life of a beloved community park.

While Rosenda’s Gift purchased the plaque, the Rialto Parks Department generously donated and installed the bench, exemplifying the kind of collaboration that brings memorials to life. This tribute now lives among seven soccer fields, walking trails, picnic shelters, and green spaces that echo with movement, memory, and community joy.

We’ve chosen to feature this memorial in the Benches section to highlight an important opportunity: many cities offer memorial bench programs that allow individuals or families to dedicate an existing or newly installed bench in public parks. Often, for a donation, you can add a custom plaque, just as we did here. These programs vary by location but typically include:

• Submitting an application through the city or park department

• Collaborating on bench style and placement

• Providing custom text for a plaque (subject to approval)

• Installation by the parks department and ongoing maintenance

Rosenda’s Gift is honored to help families create meaningful memorials like this one, navigating the process when needed, and purchasing the plaque and/or bench.

This bench at Jerry Eaves Park stands not only as a personal remembrance but also as an example of how others might create public tributes for loved ones in their own communities, with warmth, beauty, and a lasting sense of place.

This beautifully crafted pink memorial bench made from recycled plastic is more than just a place to sit; it is a loving tribute to Rosenda "Rose" Elizabeth Smiley, a soul who brought light and love to those around her. With her name etched in delicate script and the words "Forever Loved ~ Never Forgotten," this bench serves as a lasting reminder that her presence will always be felt, even though she is no longer physically here.

Born on December 5, 2009, and taken too soon on May 25, 2024, Rose’s memory lives on in the hearts of those who cherished her. Placed in a warm, welcoming space, this bench invites family, friends, and even strangers to pause, reflect, and feel the love that Rose left behind. It is a place to remember her laughter, her kindness, and the way she made the world a little brighter. Though she may be gone, this bench ensures that her spirit has a place to rest. 

One pink bench is at Gibson House for Women in San Bernardino, one is at Rose's preschool in Twin Peaks, and the other is at New Life Facility in Apple Valley. 

In the powerful and heartbreaking first image, Rose Smiley’s mother sits on a beautifully crafted pink memorial bench dedicated to her beloved daughter, who a drunk driver tragically killed. Her expression carries the weight of immeasurable loss, yet there is also strength, a testament to a mother’s unbreakable love. The bench serves as a place of reverence, reflection, and a symbol of a life that should never have been cut short. This moment captures not just grief, but the enduring love of a mother who will always carry her daughter’s memory in her heart.

At Smarty Pants Preschool, Rose’s bench was first placed at the front of the school, where her presence once lit up the grounds with joy and laughter. Though it has since been moved to the side for protection from the elements, it remains a meaningful part of the nurturing campus where her spirit continues to quietly inspire. 

At New Life Facility, Rose’s pink bench offers a space for reflection within an environment centered on healing, growth, and compassion. Inscribed with a message of enduring love, it carries the quiet weight of a father’s sorrow and the steadfast presence of his friend, Bryan, whose empathy lends strength in moments words cannot reach.

At the edge of the forest, where the mountain air carries memory and meaning, a bench now bears the name of Rosenda Elizabeth Smiley. It stands quietly at Arrowhead Ridge, nestled into the Flagstone Wall, a place built to honor those who fought to protect this land, and now home to a tribute that honors a life far too brief, yet endlessly radiant.

This memorial bench was generously funded by her Nana, Christine Smiley, and placed with deep intention in a location Rose knew well. She hiked these trails with her family and her beloved Chihuahua, laughed beneath these trees, and felt at home in the quiet strength of the mountain. Now, her bench offers that same strength to others, a place to sit, to breathe, to remember.

Crafted from precast concrete and built to endure the seasons of Lake Arrowhead, the bench carries two plaques that speak to Rose’s legacy. One reflects the heartbreak of her passing and the roles she filled with love, daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend. The other, a personalized titanium plaque created by her family, holds her image, a hummingbird with a heart-shaped wing, and a QR code linking to her memorial site. Together, they tell the story of a girl who was vivacious, witty, bold, and kind—a soul whose presence still moves through the forest she cherished.

Placed near the Donor and Memorial Wall along the Will Abell Memorial Trail, the bench invites hikers and visitors to pause and reflect. It marks a sacred space, not just for grief, but for grace. For those who knew Rose, it is a place to feel her laughter in the wind and her courage in the stillness. For those who did not, it is a place to meet her spirit and carry it forward.

This bench is more than a gift. It is a promise, that Rose’s life will not be forgotten, that her joy and fire will continue to inspire, and that love, even in loss, can be made visible. Her legacy lives not only in the work of Rosenda’s Gift, but in every step taken toward justice, every act of kindness, and every quiet moment spent on the mountain she called home.