In Memory of Joe

2/14/66 - 9/17/03

Its hard to believe that today marks 5 years since losing my brother.  I remember that day in the hospital as if it was yesterday...

My brother Joe and I were the two middle kids. Both on the quiet side, compared to our other siblings and easy going.  We always got a long great as children and were great friends as adults. Playing with Fisher-price little people is one of the childhood memories I recall most.  It seemed we could play for hours.

After spending that 3 weeks in the hospital with Joe fighting for his life I really believed he would make it. I believed that after  losing my father 5 years previous and my son 5 years before that would be more than one family could bare.  But obviously we did not have a choice and on this day 5 years ago we said goodbye.

Tonight we are going to dinner to remember Joe and celebrate his life...