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In Memory Of Those We've Never Forgotten
Kasner1975
Posts: 10,212 Member
This is not a place for jokes. Share with me a photo of those that you have lost that mean the most to you and explain who they are. Sometimes we all need a little help getting through the hard times. MFP is obviously for fun, but we all want to feel proud of those that made an impact in our lives, and feel that we are making them proud by our accomplishments.....
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@Kasner1975 - I am so sorry for both of your losses, but especially this lovely little one
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I dont have pictures to post..
I was 11 years old when i was diagnosed with cancer, there were 10 of us in the ward together. Holly was the youngest at 6 and Amanda was the oldest at 14. I went through chemo for 3 years. I had gotten the privilege and honor of getting to know and to play with these amazing kids. I am the only survivor. They taught me to laugh even faced with uncertainity..
I lost my very first love when i was 16 to cancer. I watched him waste away and I held his hand when he took his last breath. He taught me no matter how much it hurts, the sun always rises and we are given a new day to bring a smile to someone elses face.
My grandma, Inez, who my daughter is named after. I took care of her when she was sick and loved her with all my heart. She wrote me a letter before she passed, we try to control everything around us, some times we need to let the cards fall where they may.
I have lost a lot of people in my life, friends and family alike. But each and everyone one of them have taught me something and made my life better.16 -
hittingitonemoretime wrote: »I dont have pictures to post..
I was 11 years old when i was diagnosed with cancer, there were 10 of us in the ward together. Holly was the youngest at 6 and Amanda was the oldest at 14. I went through chemo for 3 years. I had gotten the privilege and honor of getting to know and to play with these amazing kids. I am the only survivor. They taught me to laugh even faced with uncertainity..
I lost my very first love when i was 16 to cancer. I watched him waste away and I held his hand when he took his last breath. He taught me no matter how much it hurts, the sun always rises and we are given a new day to bring a smile to someone elses face.
My grandma, Inez, who my daughter is named after. I took care of her when she was sick and loved her with all my heart. She wrote me a letter before she passed, we try to control everything around us, some times we need to let the cards fall where they may.
I have lost a lot of people in my life, friends and family alike. But each and everyone one of them have taught me something and made my life better.
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My Grandma Brown. Lost her to skin cancer almost 2 years now. She was amazing. Bowled until a couple days before it really went bad. She was fun and crazy woman I loved with all my heart!8 -
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Kasner1975 wrote: »slinkybinkydog wrote: »
My Grandma Brown. Lost her to skin cancer almost 2 years now. She was amazing. Bowled until a couple days before it really went bad. She was fun and crazy woman I loved with all my heart!
She looks very happy here Slinky
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Kasner1975 wrote: »
My precious Princess IzzyBomb... gone at 19 months old. The baby I never wanted to have, but the one I don't know how to live without. I love my boys but there was something special between us that I'll never be able to explain.
She is adorable! I am so sorry for your loss. I too understand this pain and you can't put it into words. Unfortunately only those that have been through it understand it. (((hugs)))3 -
My dad. Below is z letter I wrote him 17 years after he passed. I call it chasing Superman. There are errors. Please forgive them!
Dad,
It has been almost seventeen years since the day you left us. Heaven must have needed a good man that day as I am sure that you were the best taken. Where do I start with this the man that I love so dear. I will start with saying you are my guiding light and inspiration in all that I do.
You taught me so very long ago to do the best I can and to stand on my own. While dad I am doing the best I can but I have failed you when it comes to standing alone. If you and all that you taught me over the years was not here then I would falter, fall and be a disgrace to you. No my dear father I stand with you each and every day, in each and every decision I make I think what would you do. So dad you are here with me if not in body but in spirit and guidance. So no I never stand alone now or will I in the future. Forgive me for this but you are the one that taught me most all I know of the world and your guidance in it is still needed years after you have gone.
I am not ashamed to say that I miss and love you still so very much. I strive to be the man you were and still are to me. I often tell people that if I could fill just half of your shoes I would be a great success. Yet I know I will never be you or quite fill those shoes, but I want you to know that I try to so very hard. I think some day I will come close yet I don't ever think that I will quite get there. I will continue to try so very hard to be that man I need to be.
Your love for me never wavered even in those years when I thought I knew everything. The time we argued and yes even the time we fought. You know that day when we fought is etched in my mind so deeply now. I was a young dumb kid who was not to be told anything or be disciplined either. If I could have one wish in this world it would to be able to take that incident away. You stood by me through all of this Dad and I did not deserve it. You should have sent me packing that day. Instead you took me in your arms a day later and said it would all be good. I cry to this day, as I am now about that one incident in my life when I lashed out and struck the man that loved me no matter what. How could I have ever of done that. I am sorry father for that and I am so thankful that you were my father and forgave me for that act of stupidity.
I would learn later and teach my children the way you taught me. With love, discipline when needed and the knowledge to know when to let them learn for themselves. All the things that you taught me went into my children as well as my grandchildren now. They are all being raised with the love and compassion that you had for me. Amanda and Emily are great parents now to. And they are passing down to their children the lessons you and mom passed to me.
The last day we spoke when you were back from Texas so many years ago for Christmas. We all knew you had cancer and had been fighting it. We thought it was whipped. Yet on the morning you were to leave to go back you rose early so as to catch me coming out of my house. You came to me that day and gave me a hug and a kiss and told me goodbye I think now you sensed that the end was near for you that you were sicker than you were letting on. One month to the day later you were gone. I think now that last great act of kindness was a way to show me just one more time the man I should be. That you rose early when sick and dying just to give me one final kiss and hug. Yes that showed me the kind of man you were and are and the kind of man I hope to be some day.
I will close this with a promise to you. Since the day you died so long ago I have strived to be the best man I could be. In all I do you are there with a guiding hand and love. So my dear father thank you for all that you did for me. I hope to one day fill your shoes. I will always fall a little short though, and that is ok to. I mean I am chasing Superman here you know!!!
I love you Dad,
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oberon0124 wrote: »
My dad. Below is z letter I wrote him 17 years after he passed. I call it chasing Superman. There are errors. Please forgive them!
Dad,
It has been almost seventeen years since the day you left us. Heaven must have needed a good man that day as I am sure that you were the best taken. Where do I start with this the man that I love so dear. I will start with saying you are my guiding light and inspiration in all that I do.
You taught me so very long ago to do the best I can and to stand on my own. While dad I am doing the best I can but I have failed you when it comes to standing alone. If you and all that you taught me over the years was not here then I would falter, fall and be a disgrace to you. No my dear father I stand with you each and every day, in each and every decision I make I think what would you do. So dad you are here with me if not in body but in spirit and guidance. So no I never stand alone now or will I in the future. Forgive me for this but you are the one that taught me most all I know of the world and your guidance in it is still needed years after you have gone.
I am not ashamed to say that I miss and love you still so very much. I strive to be the man you were and still are to me. I often tell people that if I could fill just half of your shoes I would be a great success. Yet I know I will never be you or quite fill those shoes, but I want you to know that I try to so very hard. I think some day I will come close yet I don't ever think that I will quite get there. I will continue to try so very hard to be that man I need to be.
Your love for me never wavered even in those years when I thought I knew everything. The time we argued and yes even the time we fought. You know that day when we fought is etched in my mind so deeply now. I was a young dumb kid who was not to be told anything or be disciplined either. If I could have one wish in this world it would to be able to take that incident away. You stood by me through all of this Dad and I did not deserve it. You should have sent me packing that day. Instead you took me in your arms a day later and said it would all be good. I cry to this day, as I am now about that one incident in my life when I lashed out and struck the man that loved me no matter what. How could I have ever of done that. I am sorry father for that and I am so thankful that you were my father and forgave me for that act of stupidity.
I would learn later and teach my children the way you taught me. With love, discipline when needed and the knowledge to know when to let them learn for themselves. All the things that you taught me went into my children as well as my grandchildren now. They are all being raised with the love and compassion that you had for me. Amanda and Emily are great parents now to. And they are passing down to their children the lessons you and mom passed to me.
The last day we spoke when you were back from Texas so many years ago for Christmas. We all knew you had cancer and had been fighting it. We thought it was whipped. Yet on the morning you were to leave to go back you rose early so as to catch me coming out of my house. You came to me that day and gave me a hug and a kiss and told me goodbye I think now you sensed that the end was near for you that you were sicker than you were letting on. One month to the day later you were gone. I think now that last great act of kindness was a way to show me just one more time the man I should be. That you rose early when sick and dying just to give me one final kiss and hug. Yes that showed me the kind of man you were and are and the kind of man I hope to be some day.
I will close this with a promise to you. Since the day you died so long ago I have strived to be the best man I could be. In all I do you are there with a guiding hand and love. So my dear father thank you for all that you did for me. I hope to one day fill your shoes. I will always fall a little short though, and that is ok to. I mean I am chasing Superman here you know!!!
I love you Dad,
Donnie
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My Mother in law Maria Alicia! This woman never once made me feel like I was unwanted in her family and I literally felt her Love! You know that feeling when you walk in a room and a person lights up and is genuinely happy to see you? This was Mama! We lost her this past Valentine's Day but gratefully got to say our goodbyes!9
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FabulousFantasticFifty wrote: »My Mother in law Maria Alicia! This woman never once made me feel like I was unwanted in her family and I literally felt her Love! You know that feeling when you walk in a room and a person lights up and is genuinely happy to see you? This was Mama! We lost her this past Valentine's Day but gratefully got to say our goodbyes!
That is very touching. I am glad you had the love of hers.1 -
My mother - I don't have a picture to post, she died when I was 18. She was a strong woman who knew taught me how to make the most out of whatever life gives you. I often think how much she would have loved to meet my sons, her grandchildren, and how proud she would have been. And I miss her most of all when I just need someone to listen, who would understand what I'm going through and offer unconditional support and love.10
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My grandparents, Carol and Jake. I was named after my grandmother, I got married on their anniversary, and everyone will tell you that my 16-year old is the living clone of my grandfather, down to the same eyes, nose, wavy hair, height and build.
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I hold you all in my heart. Loss is never easy.1
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I don't have a picture to post but I lost all my grandparents before I reached the age of 3. I didn't get to know any of them as I was so young but I miss them so very dearly. My mum says I look just like my granny Mollie when she was in her twenties.
I also miss my two uncles who both died of cancer when they were just 39 years old and I was 8 at the time so it was very hard for me. They were the funniest, kindest and caring people I knew.
In 2007 I was 14 and I lost two very special people in my life. My granny Rachel's bestfriend Dorothy (she was the closest person I had to being a grandparent since all mine passed) & Adele, my best friend in school who was killed in a road accident at just 14. They were the sweetest and I miss them so much everyday. I keep imagining what it would be like to still have Adele here. Birthday parties, college and many more things would have been so much better with her. She was taken way too soon, she was an angel on earth and now in heaven 2 -
hittingitonemoretime wrote: »I dont have pictures to post..
I was 11 years old when i was diagnosed with cancer, there were 10 of us in the ward together. Holly was the youngest at 6 and Amanda was the oldest at 14. I went through chemo for 3 years. I had gotten the privilege and honor of getting to know and to play with these amazing kids. I am the only survivor. They taught me to laugh even faced with uncertainity..
I lost my very first love when i was 16 to cancer. I watched him waste away and I held his hand when he took his last breath. He taught me no matter how much it hurts, the sun always rises and we are given a new day to bring a smile to someone elses face.
My grandma, Inez, who my daughter is named after. I took care of her when she was sick and loved her with all my heart. She wrote me a letter before she passed, we try to control everything around us, some times we need to let the cards fall where they may.
I have lost a lot of people in my life, friends and family alike. But each and everyone one of them have taught me something and made my life better.
Your life has been challenges I could never dream of. I am sorry for your losses. They all touched you in their own way. Hugs and comfort to you..2 -
My mother - I don't have a picture to post, she died when I was 18. She was a strong woman who knew taught me how to make the most out of whatever life gives you. I often think how much she would have loved to meet my sons, her grandchildren, and how proud she would have been. And I miss her most of all when I just need someone to listen, who would understand what I'm going through and offer unconditional support and love.
She sounds like an amazing woman. Hugs to you my friend.0 -
I was a little hesitant to share this due to the circumstances of her death but I'd like to share this memory of my beautiful cousin Annette who was like a little Sister to me! She was taken from us on December 10, 2005.
Annette was a single mother working very hard to support her three boys. She worked non stop and coached, refereed and umpired for the boys' sports teams!
Always the sweetest and most loving spirit, Annette was always silly and so much fun and we all loved her greatly!
During the Christmas holiday season in 2005 Annette took on an extra shift working graveyard for another employee at a 7-11 store. Sometime before 3:00 am an evil person chose to rob the store and apparently was so upset that Annette couldn't access the safe he decided that her life was not important and that he would take what he could (cartons of cigarettes!) including viciously taking her life! She had apparently fought very hard to stay here for her sons but tragically lost that fight!
Annette deserves to be remembered and honored because she was such a wonderful Mother, Daughter and little Sis! I will miss her every day of my life and want her to know how proud of her I am!
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Wow.. this is a powerful thread.
My condolences to everyone.
I don't have a picture but to my girlfriend that passed away in her sleep back in 2012, love ya baby.3 -
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First off thank you S. for starting this poignant and cathartic thread. Didn’t know I would need to use it so soon. Secondly, the strength, love, and resilience of all the posters who already posted is truly awe inspiring and you all have my deepest admiration and respect.
Now for me, today is a sad day indeed...
One of my “kids” just text me the information for his Dads funeral, by “my kid” I mean my oldest sons dear friend, they were QB & Center, inseparable throughout high school, and still work together during summer. Any mom of a football player knows that they are all your kids, that when you have sons, their friends become your sons! Breaks my heart for someone to lose a parent at 20 years old, I can’t even imagine.
While I don’t have a picture of his Dad, I do have thousands of him…and I am so proud to be his “mom” and there is no doubt in my mind that his Dad would be so proud of the man and source of strength he is being for his own mother.
On a lighter note, yes that’s me in the middle of all those boys, only Mom every to get to hold the illustrious Coal Bowl (we lost the following year, maybe it was my fault?) and no…lol…my son is not a cross-dresser, the cheerleaders made the boys on homecoming court dress like that for a pep rally.
The days of playing are long gone for them all but what great memories they made, the wonderful lifelong friendships they created will serve its true great purpose this week.
I have been so lucky to be that Mom with the camera always around and have the love of all those boys…tomorrow will be hard, I’ve wiped the tears of devastating losses and injuries throughout the years…but never the tears of a brokenhearted “son”.
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jajomo0118 wrote: »First off thank you S. for starting this poignant and cathartic thread. Didn’t know I would need to use it so soon. Secondly, the strength, love, and resilience of all the posters who already posted is truly awe inspiring and you all have my deepest admiration and respect.
Now for me, today is a sad day indeed...
One of my “kids” just text me the information for his Dads funeral, by “my kid” I mean my oldest sons dear friend, they were QB & Center, inseparable throughout high school, and still work together during summer. Any mom of a football player knows that they are all your kids, that when you have sons, their friends become your sons! Breaks my heart for someone to lose a parent at 20 years old, I can’t even imagine.
While I don’t have a picture of his Dad, I do have thousands of him…and I am so proud to be his “mom” and there is no doubt in my mind that his Dad would be so proud of the man and source of strength he is being for his own mother.
On a lighter note, yes that’s me in the middle of all those boys, only Mom every to get to hold the illustrious Coal Bowl (we lost the following year, maybe it was my fault?) and no…lol…my son is not a cross-dresser, the cheerleaders made the boys on homecoming court dress like that for a pep rally.
The days of playing are long gone for them all but what great memories they made, the wonderful lifelong friendships they created will serve its true great purpose this week.
I have been so lucky to be that Mom with the camera always around and have the love of all those boys…tomorrow will be hard, I’ve wiped the tears of devastating losses and injuries throughout the years…but never the tears of a brokenhearted “son”.
Hugs C!, Those are some great pictures. He is lucky to have you to support and be there for him. I could not imagine losing a parent or a child, that truly breaks my heart. Just hug him tight as you can! Thinking of you today my dear friend. Love you 1
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