Name at birth: Karin Goanta Date of birth: 28.08.1974 Date of death: 09.03.1996 Place of burial: Germany
Submitted by: Stefan Ecker (stefan.ecker@t-online.de)
Karin Goanta was killed by a car accident in the early morning of the ninth of March 1996.
I miss her so.
| Name at birth: | Jason Eric Glore |
| Date of birth: | 01/13/82 |
| Place of birth: | St. Louis, MO |
| Date of death: | 02/20/02 |
| Place of death: | St. Louis, MO |
| Resting place: | Resurrection Cemetery |
| Submitted by: |
A shadow of joy flickered; it is me.
I told you I wouldn’t leave.
My memories, my thoughts are imbedded deep in your heart.
I still love you.
Do not for one moment think that you have been abandoned.
I am in the Light.
In the corner, in the hall, the car, the yard ~
these are the places I stay with you.
My spirit rises every time you pray for me,
but my energy comes closer to you.
Love does not diminish; it grows stronger.
I am the feather that finds you in the yard,
the dimmed light that grows brighter in your mind,
I place our memories for you to see.
We lived in our special way,
a way that now has its focus changed.
I still crave your understanding
and long for the many words of prayer
and good fortune for my soul.
I am in the Light.
As you struggle to adjust without me,
I watch silently.
Sometimes I summon up all the strength of my new world
to make you notice me.
Impressed by your grief,
I try to impress my love deeper into your consciousness.
As you should, I call out to the Heavens for help.
You should know that the fountain of youth does exist.
My soul is now healthy.
Your love sends me new found energy.
I am adjusting to this new world.
I am with you and I am in the Light.
Please don’t feel bad that you can’t see me.
I am with you wherever you go.
I protect you,
just as you protected me so many times.
Talk to me and somehow I will find a way to answer you.
Mother, Father, son or daughter, it makes no difference.
Brother, sister, lover, husband or wife, it makes no difference.
Whatever our connection ~ friend or even foe ~ I see you with my new eyes.
I am learning to help wherever you are, wherever I am needed.
This can be done because I am in the Light.
When you feel despair, reach out to me. I will come.
My love for you truly does transcend from Heaven to Earth.
Finish your life with the ent husiasm and zest that you had
when we were together in the physical sense.
You owe this to me, but more importantly,
you owe it to yourself.
Life continues for both of us.
I am with you because I love you
and I am in the Light.
— Author Unknown
“Our friend died on his own battlefield. He was killed in action fighting a civil war. He fought against adversaries that were as real to him as his death is real to us. They were powerful adversaries. They took toll of his energies and endurance. They exhausted the last vestiges of his courage and strength. At last these adversaries overwhelmed him, and it appeared that he had lost the war . . . but did he? I see a host of victories that he has won! For one thing, he has won our admiration because even if he lost the war, we give him credit for his bravery on the battlefield, and we give him credit for the courage, pride and hope he used as his weapons as long as he could. We shall remember not his death, but his daily victories gained through his kindness and thoughtfulness, through his love for his family and friends, for animals, books and music, and for all things beautiful, lovely and honorable. We shall remember not his last day of defeat, but we shall always remember the many days that he was victorious over overwhelming odds. We shall remember not the years we thought he had left, but the intensity with which he lived the years he had. Only God knows what this child of His suffered in the silent skirmishes that took place in his soul, but our consolation is that God does know and understands.”
Always missing you, always loving you, and thinking of you daily, With a smile on my face… and tears in my heart.
Love,
Mom
Jason, may you be in our hearts and souls forever. Your smile will never be forgotten!!
Name at birth: Elmer Eugene Gladding Date of birth: 08-Sept-1920 Place of birth: Derby, CT USA Date of death: 05-Sept-1990 Place of death: Keene, NH USA Place of burial: Monadnock View Cemetery; Troy, NH USA
Submitted by: Staci Poisson (pspoisson@top.monad.net)
PETALS OF DEATH
by Staci Poisson
Reflection of a dying rose,
Falling petals in the moonlight.
Fading image on a silver lake,
Ending life without a fight.
Elmer was a well known and well respected person in our town of
Troy, NH. While serving as Chief of Police for many years, he
got to know almost every one in town. He is loved by many and missed
by all.
DO NOT STAND AT MY GRAVE AND WEEP
Author Unknown
Do not stand at my grave and weep:
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamonds glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swet uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry:
I am not there. I did not die.
Name at birth: Kim Date of birth: 13.03.1983 Place of birth: Florence (Italy) Date of death: 18.09.1997 Place of death: Massachussetts Place of burial: Arlington Cemetary Washington DC
Submitted by: Quiquet (G.Giovannetti@mail.arcadiatel.it)
Per la prima volta della mia vita
sento i battiti del cuore scandire il tempo e i minuti
che scorrono rapidi come una minaccia,
sento gli insondabili misteri che sembravano così
lontani ed irreali
insediare la razionalità,
schiaffeggiata da una verità che non ho mai
voluto ammettere e che adesso non posso più
ignorare.
Sento queste parole come un peso dal quale riesco
in parte a liberarmi,
sapendo che tu mi ascolterai ed alleggerirai il
fardello che grava inesorabile sul mio spirito,
perchè ti affaccierai sul mio cuore e sfiorandolo con lo
sguardo vi troverai ricordi ed esperienze che appartengono
a te, che sono parte di te.
Questa consapevolezza mi è di gran conforto,
mentre sento allentarsi le catene e vedo allontanarsi
la prospettiva di continuare un viaggio iniziato non molto
tempo fa,
un viaggio seguito con una fede debole
ma corroborata dalla tua tenacia, senza la quale
non avrei mai trovato la forza per affrontare questo
momento, ed affrontarlo da solo
sperando che mi perdonerai per non poter continuare
il resto del viaggio assieme a te.
| Name at birth: | Nina M. Davis |
| Date of birth: | 26 October 1926 |
| Place of birth: | Chattahoochee, Florida USA |
| Date of death: | 25 October 1999 |
| Place of death: | Palatka, Florida USA |
| Resting place: | Jacksonville, Florida USA |
| Submitted by: | Gil Gimbel (gilgimbel@gmail.com) |
A Garden
A sensitive plant in a garden grew,
And the young winds fed it with silver dew,
And it opened its fan-like leaves to the light,
And closed them beneath the kisses of night.
And the spring arose on the garden fair,
And the spirit of love fell everywhere;
And each flower and herb on earth’s dark breast
Rose from the dreams of its wintry nest.
My Mother went to Jesus on October 25, 1999 leaving behind a glorious legacy of love! I know she will always be with us because a life that touches the hearts of others goes on forever, and Mama touched so many! Four children: Gil, Mickey, Mike and Dan – their spouses: Georgia, Pat, Glenda and Angela – 13 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, her big sister Velma and thousands of friends.
We will miss seeing you Mama, but you will always be here in our hearts.
Name at birth: M. Jean Richardson Date of birth: 6 January 1936 Place of birth: Shamokin, PA, U.S.A. Date of death: 6 May 1992 Place of death: Williamsport, PA, U.S.A. Place of burial: Cedar Hill Cemetary, Mill Hall, PA, U.S.A.
Submitted by: Karen Trimble (ctrimble@oak.lhup.edu)
This memorial is for my Mom, my best friend! For always
believing in me, and for supporting me in everything, and
for believing Johnny would come home! You are my special
angel. I love you with all my heart!
I miss you more than you will ever know! God’s love, and
peace be with you always! Rest well my lady, till we’re
together again!
| Name at birth: | Charles Lionel Gilbert |
| Date of birth: | 2 July, 1910 |
| Place of birth: | Gleichen, Alberta |
| Date of death: | December 8, 1987 |
| Place of death: | Richmondhill, Ontario |
| Resting place: | Richmondhill, Ontario, Canada |
| Submitted by: | Barb Ball (bball@chat.carleton.ca) |
Beloved husband of Anna Margaret (Ostrom) Gilbert
Enlisted in the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps, which
was changed to Canadian Electrical and Mechanical
Engineers (R.C.E.M.E.). Enlisted September 9, 1939 –
discharged August 15, 1945.
Lionel spent from January 1940 to June 1943 in the
British Isles. With 1st Division Workshop R.C.E.M.E., he
took part in the Sicilian and Italian campaigns until March
25th when he left Italy from Livorgno (Leghorn), by tank,
carrying craft and landed at Marseilles, France. Then by
road convoy to the battle zones in Belgium and Holland.
With 1st Tank Troop Workshop at Florence and Marseilles
and at Hertogenbosch, Nijimegen and Apeldoorn.
Wonderful memories woven in gold,
This is a picture we tenderly hold.
Deep in our hearts a memory is kept,
To love, to cherish and never forget.
Name at birth: Miss Mamata Sinha Date of birth: 29/06/1929 Place of birth: Lahore Pakistan Date of death: 28/02/1996 Place of death: Bombay India Place of burial: Cremated @ Chandhan Wadi Chembur, Bombay India
Submitted by: Amitabh Ghosh (aghosh@ix.netcom.com)
Dearest Mother of Ours who bore all the pain and suffering so that all of her children could have a good education. Her dedication as a teacher, friend and confidant was beyond imagination. She was the daughter of Late Dr.S.N.Sinha and Mrs J.N.Sinha Wife of Dr. B.N. Ghosh (Phd. Leeds, Rt. Professor UDCT) Mother to Sumita, Amitabh, Sujita and Arpita Grandmother to Buntul, Ashu, Nille and Anirudha Mother-in-law to Sunil and Indira Not a day goes by without your thought and every Thursday your voice fills our heart. I only wished that I had listened to your words of wisdom. For in your heart I have disappointed you before you left this world. My Sisters Sujita and Arpita took care of all your comforts till your last breath. I live every day with all the empty promises that I have made. Some day I hope to fulfill them so that when I join you I will not be that disappointed son that you left behind. I do not know how to express my grief it comes out in anger. I apologize my behavior to the Staff and Doctors of Raeigh Hospital.
Amitabh Ghosh
“Life without A Mother is like a river without a flow.”
| Name at birth: | Giovanna Conte |
| Date of birth: | 3/4/1929 |
| Place of birth: | Campolongo sul Brenta (VI) Italy |
| Date of death: | 17/12/1999 |
| Place of death: | Bolzano Italy |
| Resting place: | Bolzano Cemetery, Italy |
| Submitted by: | Plinio Ghellere (plinio@enterprise.net) |
My mother Giovanna Conte died of cancer on the 17th December 1999 at the age of 70.
Gianna or Giannina as she was affectionately called by those who knew her, was a well known and loved figure in her community where she ran the local fruit and vegetable shop. She was a kind and non judgmental woman who possessed the unique ability to listen to all those who needed an ear and in doing so touched the lives of many. With a smile, a gesture, a word of encouragement she always had time for everyone. Her painful death left all those who knew and loved her with an inconceivable emptiness. My only consolation is that I was with her when she died. Gianna now lives deep in our hearts, in her two sons Plinio and Antonello and her beloved granddaughter Gaia.
We love you deeply Gianna – perhaps as much as you loved us.
Mia madre Giovanna Conte, è morta il 17 dicembre 1999 all’età di 70 anni per un tumore.
Per 35 anni proprietaria di un negozio di frutta e verdura a Bolzano, Giovanna era meglio conosciuta nel quartiere come la Giannina o la Gianna.
Tutti ricordano la Giannina perché era una persona di una rara umanità, gentile e comprensiva che sapeva ascoltare chi le parlava. Con un semplice gesto, una parola, un sorriso, ha toccato la vita di moltissime persone. La sua terribile morte ha lasciato un vuoto incolmabile in tutti coloro che la conoscevano e la amavano.
É stato per me fonte di enorme consolazione poter essere stato presente al momento del suo trapasso. Ora lei continua a vivere nel profondo dei nostri cuori ed attraverso i suoi figli Plinio ed Antonello e l’amata nipotina Gaia. Ti amiamo tutti profondamente Gianna, forse quanto tu abbia amato noi.
Name at birth: Patrick McNeil Gentry
Date of birth: 09-03-65
Place of birth: Chicago, IL USA
Date of death: 02-26-98
Place of death: Tulsa, OK USA
Place of burial: Floral Haven Cemetery, Veterans Honors Field,
Broken Arrow OK USA
Submitted by: Virginia Massey (VMassey419@aol.com)
Patrick was a wonderful man who enjoyed life to the fullest. I don’t think anyone will ever understand why on February 26, 1998, he chose to take his own life. Leaving behind a wife a two beautiful daughters, his loving parents, brothers, sister, and too many friends to mention.
Patrick joined the Navy at 21 and was stationed at Point Mugu, CA. After leaving the Navy in 1991, he moved to Oklahoma to enroll in school to become an Aircraft Mechanic. He recently finished school and got a wonderful job making good money. I lost touch with him a few years ago, and for that, I will live with many, many regrets. I loved him very much, enough to set him free and always hope he’d come back to me….the pain I feel will be forever endless. I hope he is in the arms of an angel now, for he is free from whatever pain he endured here on Earth. Someday, I know we will be together again. Until that time, let this memorial stand for my undying love for Patrick McNeil Gentry. My first true love. You are in my heart and prayer, forever baby.
My love always,
Gina
I’m Free
Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free,
I’m following the path God laid for me,
I took His hand when I heard His call,
I turned my back and left it all.
I couldn’t stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work or play,
Tasks left undone must stay that way…
I found my peace at the end of the day
If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy!!
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss!!
Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshines of tomorrow
My life’s been full, I savored much…
Good friends, good times and a loved one’s touch
Perhaps my life seemed all to brief,
Don’t lenghten it now with undo grief
Lift up your hearts and share with me,
God wanted me now; He set me free.
Tak