Junior

Even though i only got to spend two years with you those are two years i will cherish forever. Having you as a big brother was a gift. You taught me to never quit, anyone can do anything. Its the person inside. And you were such a strong person and caring brother. I will never forget the laughs we shared late at night. Thats something i will always remember. Because the memory in the heart is what counts and thats something only a few people have. I want to thank you for being in my life. You truely are and always will be my inspiration. I love you now always and forever. Spread your wings and fly. 

Love your baby sister,
 tati<3

My Mom and Dad are Survivors

My Mom and Dad are survivors, or so I've heard it said.
But I hear them crying at night when all others are in bed.
I watch them lay awake at night and go to hold their hand. 
They don't know I'm with them to help them understand.
But like the sands on the beach that never wash away...
I watch over my surviving mom and dad, who think of me each day. 
They wear a smile for others...a smile of disguise.
But through Heaven's door I see tears flowing from their eyes.
My mom and dad try to cope with death to keep my memory alive.
But anyone who knows them knows it is their way to survive.
As I watch over my surviving mom and dad...
through Heaven's open door.
I try to tell them that angels protect me forever more.
But I know that doesn't help them or ease the burdens they bear.
So if you get a chance, go visit them...And show them
that you care.
For no matter what they say...no matter what they feel.
My surviving mom and dad have broken hearts
that time won't ever heal~!

We thought of you with love today.
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we'll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our hearts.

(author unknown)

I remember when Junior was born. Roseann was in New York getting ready to give birth since I was leaving Fort Devens MA to go to Germany. I received a call saying she was on her way to the hospital. I had my friend Dennis take me to the airport and I took the plane out to New York. I called before I left the doctor said it would take awhile. Junior was born while I was on Route 2 in MA on the way to the airport. No cell phones no beepers etc... I arrived at the hosipital and was told Roseann had a boy. I was so proud that now I had the son I always wanted. I was proud that now Anna had a baby brother. I was proud to be a dad. The greatest joy was being a father to both a daughter and a son.

Some of you know me as the one who has the answers to all. That is because I have learned from experience. Being in the Army has taught me much more than I could ever accomplish. I have never been weak nor have I ever been helpless. When Junior was striken with the disease, I was so weak and helpless I did not know what to do with myself. I became a person which only had one focus in life and that was to save my son. This is the worse thing anyone can go through that has never been helpless.

I know my son is resting now in a beter place has his legs and arms back, but I am not the HERO AND WARRIOR HE IS. I have never had a feeling than what I have now and really miss him asking to borrow those $20 or for a pack of Newport. I will miss him in soul but his spirit will live on forever as long as I am around.

I ask that each parent who reads this, to hug your child it may be the last time. Tell them you love them. I know I did that with Junior.

I will alway love you and you will always have a piece of my heart.

May god bless each of you.

Your loving father

My brother has always been my first baby. I would talk to him give him advice on what to do and most of the time he would listen. Throughout his life he has taught me alot of things unintentionally. He always knew that I loved him. He would tell me Anna you know you are the best sister in the world and I would would ask him what do you want. He always made me laugh even after he would make me mad. I will miss that the most about him but he will live on in my heart and there is where I will lock away the memories. Junior even though I did not tell you, you are my hero the struggles you faced only a true soldier could face them. I love you and miss you dearly.

Love your big sister,

Anna