Brody Allen dies: 'Today heaven welcomed home our little super hero'

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Brody Allen, the Colerain Township 2-year-old who has been battling brain cancer, died Friday morning in his mother's arms while surrounded by family.

"It is with the deepest sadness I want tell you that Brody has lost his fight," Brody's father, Todd Allen posted on the Team Brody Facebook page. "He did not suffer. He was surrounded by his family and I have no doubt many angels."

Christmas came early for Brody after doctors said he might not make it to the holidays. Family and friends put up Christmas lights and held a parade in Brody's honor.

"While our sadness is immeasurable and we will miss his smiling beautiful soul, we are also comforted in knowing that today our son has touched the face of God," his father said.

In early October, Brody's father, Todd Allen, said Brody was on "God's Time" as that date marked the two months doctors projected the child had left when he was sent home from the hospital.

"Today heaven welcomed home our little super hero," Allen said.

On Oct. 11 his father, Todd Allen, said his son's body was failing him and the family has been told Brody may have only days left.

Brody was diagnosed with a rare brain and aggressive brain cancer and doctors found four embryonal tumors with multilayered rosettes. In August, it was determined there was no further treatment available and doctors told the family Brody had about two months to live.

"I can only imagine how difficult these upcoming days are going to be. Please if you don't mind, would you pray for us. Pray for Brody. Pray for his mother, Shilo. Please pray for Brody's siblings Corey, Mckenzie, Andrew, Alex, and for Brody's whole world and best friend Bailey," Todd Allen wrote on Oct. 11.

A memorial site has been set up for those who wish to leave condolences for the family, Colerain Police said.

The memorial site will be located at Drew Campbell Memorial Park, next to the Administrative building at 4200 Springdale Road.

"This site will serve as a place of reflection and memorial. All items left at the memorial will be given to the Allen family," police said.

Services are being finalized and will occur at the end of next week. In lieu of flowers and gifts, donations can be made to the official Brody Allen GoFundMe page.

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