I figured since Memorial Day was yesterday, I would start a new Memorial Day for people in my life that have lost their battle with cancer. This is not a complete list, sadly:
-Ralph Paula- my father passed away at 2:32 pm on March 9th, 2000 of Mesothelioma. Miss him every day.
-Dorothy McDonald-Passed away last year. The best aunt a schlub like me could ever have!
-Ed McDonald- died of melanoma and was one of the greatest men you could ever meet! He taught me how to drive and more importantly, showed me how to be a man...
-My grandmother Jean Redding passed away in 1981 of liver cancer. Sweet lady who always had ice cream after dinner for us as kids.
-My grandfather Tom Redding who passed away in the early 70's of a rare blood cancer. I can still smell your cigars burning in the living room of the house in Tocaloma.
-My cousin "little Pat" McDonald who wasn't little to me. You were taken way too young and I always looked up to you as a kid.
-Cousin Dave McDonald who passed away while I was on vacation in Maui. I am glad that my brother and I got to see you a couple weeks before cancer took your crazy and loving soul away from us.
-Uncle Art Paula. You were crazy, funny and your passing hit my dad really hard. Thank you for teaching me how to play poker and when to double down in blackjack:)
-Aunt Maggie Alonzo-you lost your battle a couple years ago but you stood strong right until the end. You were always so graceful.
Manuel Valdez-you fought hard but lost the battle. Husband, father, grandfather and friend. You left a big hole in many hearts and are deeply missed. Christina has many fond memories of you when she was growing up.
You are all missed by Christina and I..We love you.
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