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* My dad is on the left in this photo taken last August. He’s sitting next to his sister Phyllis, his brother Denny, his sister Marsha and, on the right, his sister Marilyn…

Since this photo was taken, my Aunts Phyllis and Marilyn and my Uncle Denny have all died. Aunt Phyllis passed over the weekend. My Uncle Bill died several years ago.

Several of you have met my dad, so please keep him in your thoughts today.

* Aunt Marsha posted this on her Facebook page and I think it’s fitting…

* And I’m the baby here sitting on my Uncle Denny’s lap next to my cousins Venita (Phyllis’ daughter) and Cathy (Marilyn’s daughter)…

My heart goes out to my entire family.

posted by Rich Miller
Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 9:38 am

Comments

  1. Rich, so very sorry to you and to your family for the loss of your aunt and the many losses in your family. Good memories, though.

    Comment by Amalia Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 9:47 am

  2. So sorry for your loss.

    Comment by Bruce( no not him) Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 9:47 am

  3. Condolences to you and your family, Rich. Lovely photos to cherish.

    Comment by Grandson of Man Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 9:48 am

  4. So sorry to hear of your loss, Rich.

    Keeping you, your Dad, your family in my thought abd prayers during a very difficult time.

    So sorry.

    Comment by Oswego Willy Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 9:50 am

  5. Rich,
    Praying for God’s comfort for you and your family in this very difficult time.
    Jak

    Comment by Jak Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 9:53 am

  6. Let the good memories of your family comfort you. My Father and Mother are dead 26 and 13 years respectively. Think of them both everyday!

    Comment by "A Horse is a Horse" Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:03 am

  7. Sorry for your loss.
    Going to keep a copy of that Post by your Aunt. It really is appreciated.

    Comment by Back to the Future Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:04 am

  8. And my heart goes out to you, Rich. I’m so sorry for your loss.

    Comment by JoanP Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:06 am

  9. Sorry for your loss, Rich. Prayers and condolences to you and your family during this time.

    Comment by NonAFSCMEStateEmployeeFromChatham Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:09 am

  10. So sorry for your loss.
    Prayers for comfort for your family.

    Comment by Teacher Lady Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:10 am

  11. My deepest condolences. I have often found these words comforting:

    Let us agree that we shall never forget one another. And whatever happens…remember how good it felt when we were all here together, united by a good and decent feeling which made us better people than we would otherwise have been.

    Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Brothers Karamazov

    God bless you and your family

    Comment by Paddyrollingstone Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:10 am

  12. Condolences Rich on the loss of your family members. It’s been a hard year. We lost four family members and a longtime friend in 2021. Prayers for you and your family and keeping your dad in my thoughts.

    Comment by Stephanie Kifowit Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:10 am

  13. My condolences. May their memory be a blessing each and every day.

    Comment by Rudy’s teeth Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:15 am

  14. So sorry for your loss, Rich. You and your dad are definitely in my thoughts and prayers today. Your Aunt Marsha’s post was lovely and fitting.

    Comment by Comptrolller Susana Mendoza Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:18 am

  15. My deepest condolences. I’ve lost a number of family aunts, uncles and elders the past three years as well. Keep in your thoughts the good memories about them. I know that is easier said than done.

    Comment by Louis G Atsaves Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:24 am

  16. very sorry for your loss.

    Comment by Baloneymous Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:27 am

  17. The item your Aunt Marsha posted is lovely. I am forwarding it on to a high school classmate who lost her daughter this past summer and has not been able to handle it very well. I hope the message helps her. Also, condolences on all your family’s losses.

    Comment by Responsa Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:28 am

  18. Rich, my deepest condolences for your family. I’ll keep your father in my thoughts.

    Comment by Candy Dogood Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:28 am

  19. So sorry for your loss my friend.

    Comment by Nieva Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:33 am

  20. I love you Aunt’s post. I hope I can be that strong.

    My condolences for your loss.

    Comment by JS Mill Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:40 am

  21. Sorry for your loss Rich. You, Your Dad and Family are in our thoughts and prayers.

    Comment by Club J Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:42 am

  22. Sorry for your loss. Condolences to your family.

    Comment by SAP Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:45 am

  23. My condolences Rich.

    Comment by Mason born Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:56 am

  24. My condolences Rich. It’s hard to watch the end of a generation of your family, but I guess that is the circle of life.

    Comment by levivotedforjudy Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 10:59 am

  25. Rich, condolences to your family. Your aunt’s post was spot on. Continued prayers.

    Comment by Mister Ed Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:00 am

  26. So very Sorry for you and your father. Very nice tribute to your family.

    Comment by park Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:10 am

  27. Rich, I’m sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your Dad today.

    Comment by Boone's is Back Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:14 am

  28. Condolences to your family, and especially to your dad.

    Comment by here we go Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:15 am

  29. Condolences to Your Family.

    Comment by The Hills 60010 Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:18 am

  30. Knowing and trusting they all are in a far better place may offer some consolation for your loss. With respect and Peace.

    Comment by flea Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:20 am

  31. Rich, so sorry for your and your family’s loss.

    Comment by stateandlake Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:21 am

  32. So many losses in such a short time. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Rich. My mom is 98 and the last of her family contemporaries. It’s a lonely place to be. We visit and care for her but those who knew her in her prime are long gone. Be well and cherish your Dad and Aunt. Thanks for her poem.

    Comment by Froganon Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:22 am

  33. Sometimes life is so painful, the only thing we can do is cry.

    Comment by Dotnonymous Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:30 am

  34. Sorry for your loss.

    Comment by West Side the Best Side Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:37 am

  35. I’m so very sorry for you loss.

    Comment by Lake County Mom Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 11:52 am

  36. Prayers and condolences

    Comment by Leslie K Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 12:23 pm

  37. Wonderful sentiment you aunt found. That’s truly the measure of one’s life, the pleasant memories we have of them. My prayers and condolences to your father, your aunt Marsha and you.

    Comment by Proud Sucker Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 1:47 pm

  38. My condolences to you and your family for your loss.

    Comment by illini Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 1:51 pm

  39. So sorry for your loss, Rich.

    The Rose Beyond the Wall

    Near a shady wall a rose once grew,
    Budded and blossomed in God’s free light,
    Watered and fed by the morning dew,
    Shedding it’s sweetness day and night.

    As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,
    Slowly rising to loftier height,
    It came to a crevice in the wall
    Through which there shone a beam of light.

    Onward it crept with added strength
    With never a thought of fear or pride,
    It followed the light through the crevice’s length
    And unfolded itself on the other side.

    The light, the dew, the broadening view
    Were found the same as they were before,
    And it lost itself in beauties new,
    Breathing it’s fragrance more and more.

    Shall claim of death cause us to grieve
    And make our courage faint and fall?
    Nay! Let us faith and hope receive–
    The rose still grows beyond the wall,

    Scattering fragrance far and wide
    Just as it did in days of yore,
    Just as it did on the other side,
    Just as it will forever-more.

    Comment by TinyDancer(FKASue) Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 2:22 pm

  40. My condolences to you and your family, Rich. Your aunt’s post is beautiful.

    Comment by Bourbon Street Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 2:28 pm

  41. So sorry for your loss

    Comment by Just curious Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 3:30 pm

  42. Family is our foundation in life. Family first! So hard when we lose them. Condolences, Rich.

    Comment by Well-read guy Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 3:47 pm

  43. Shower the people you love with love…while you can.

    Comment by Dotnonymous Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 3:58 pm

  44. Sorry for all the loss in your family.

    Comment by Rabble Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 4:17 pm

  45. Sorry for your loss Rich. Just attended my aunt’s funeral last week. I feel your pain.

    Comment by BTO2 Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 5:32 pm

  46. Beautiful and heartbreaking post.

    Heartfelt condolences. Lives well lived.

    Comment by danray Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 5:39 pm

  47. That’s a lot for one family to take in such a short amount of time. I’m deeply sorry for your losses Rich.

    Comment by Shytown Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 7:41 pm

  48. That’s too much loss in too little time. My heart goes out to your father and your Aunt Marsha.

    Comment by AnnieH Monday, Mar 7, 22 @ 9:17 pm

  49. My condolences on your loss.

    Comment by DuPage Tuesday, Mar 8, 22 @ 1:27 am

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