JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville family is encouraging the community to pay it forward in honor of Lindsey Van Zant.
She was the daughter of the lead singer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Johnny Van Zant and Cindy Van Zant. She died of cancer in January at age 35.
Sept.12 would have been her birthday.
As a birthday gift, the family would like the community to honor Lindsay Van Zant on Wednesday. Her family says she brought so much joy in her short life and her final request was for those who loved her to continue their love by sharing acts of kindness for others.
In remembrance of Lindsay Van Zant, her husband, Brandon Poiencot, is encouraging you to try and put smiles on other people faces.
"You never know what people are going through," Poiencot said.
Kristen Van Zant, Lindsay Van Zant's sister, suggests that you can pay it forward "in many ways, even if it is just a smile or by purchasing some a coffee.”
The family would like to keep Lindsay Van Zant's memory alive by visiting their Facebook page.