Dallas Zoo Names Giraffe After Cancer Victim

September 1, 2011 6:48 PM

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James Sikes (courtesy: Sikes Family)

The Dallas Zoo’s baby giraffe officially has a name. She was named Jamie, after James Camden Sikes. The eight-month-old boy, who died of brain cancer, was fascinated with giraffes. His parents say he loved to touch the animals during his visits to the zoo.

The Dallas Zoo asked the public to suggest names for its new baby giraffe. Friends and family members of the Sikes launched a campaign to name the female animal, Jamie, after James.

James was nearly eight months old when doctors first discovered his brain tumor. Surgery removed 95% of the tumor, but it came back with a vengeance. The child passed away July 16, 2011.

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Mother of 3

GREAT NEWS!!! What a wonderful way to honor Sweet Baby James!!!
Nancy

Hey mike – just because you have internet access and a keyboard doesn’t mean you have to comment.
Katie

I was so happy to hear that the Zoo named the giraffe Jamie! What a beautiful way to honor sweet baby Jamesie =)
Kim

Not sure what Mike said but it looks like his comment was deleted. Thank goodness! So glad that the baby Giraffe was named after Baby James!!
2sister

It’s there way of dealing with their grief. I have no problem with them naming the Giraffe after the baby.
Amy

How does this not make sense? Their child loved giraffes, he died tragically, a few days later a baby giraffe was born at the zoo, and they thought it would be a great legacy for their son who is no longer here to have the giraffe named in honor of him. I really don’t understand your comment.
Isablelle

Mike, you’re clueless.

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