On July 24, 2011 we received the sad news that Eric's great-uncle Al passed away.
Most of my family is in Italy and the we don't have much family in NY. Growing up, our close friends became like family. I was 7 when my grandfather (my only living grandparent) who lived in North Carolina passed away so when Eric and I started dating, I really took to the older members of his family to fill a void in my life. Eric is so fortunate to have so many relatives and I am so lucky that they have taken me in as a member of the family.
Since Eric and I started dating, Uncle Al was unfortunately plagued with health issues. Right after I met him, he needed to have part of his legs amputated due to complications from diabetes. We visited him in rehab after the surgery and when we asked him how he was doing, he would always respond, "not bad, no complaints." No matter what, every time we spoke to him, in person, on the phone, or in letters, he'd never complain, he was always positive. This is something we loved about him and made us we loved so dearly. He a hard worker, a life long proud marine, and a role model to us all. We loved writing letters to him and receiving his response, just days later. No matter what, he was always positive and hopeful. We visited him whenever we were home and are so grateful for our time with him.
May you rest in peace Uncle Al.
Most of my family is in Italy and the we don't have much family in NY. Growing up, our close friends became like family. I was 7 when my grandfather (my only living grandparent) who lived in North Carolina passed away so when Eric and I started dating, I really took to the older members of his family to fill a void in my life. Eric is so fortunate to have so many relatives and I am so lucky that they have taken me in as a member of the family.
Since Eric and I started dating, Uncle Al was unfortunately plagued with health issues. Right after I met him, he needed to have part of his legs amputated due to complications from diabetes. We visited him in rehab after the surgery and when we asked him how he was doing, he would always respond, "not bad, no complaints." No matter what, every time we spoke to him, in person, on the phone, or in letters, he'd never complain, he was always positive. This is something we loved about him and made us we loved so dearly. He a hard worker, a life long proud marine, and a role model to us all. We loved writing letters to him and receiving his response, just days later. No matter what, he was always positive and hopeful. We visited him whenever we were home and are so grateful for our time with him.
May you rest in peace Uncle Al.
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