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| Beloved Rory Staunton |
Periscope: When darkness comes and illness strikes a child; My flood of letters from families who live in great pain
This is the toughest column I will ever write and the one I least expected to.
On Sunday night in a New York hospital my beautiful 12-year-old nephew Rory Staunton passed from this earth.
Rory wasn’t just my nephew, he was the son I never had, the precious possession of my sister Orlaith and her husband Ciaran Staunton along with their daughter Kathleen.
Orlaith was the one that followed me to America. I introduced her and Ciaran on an Irish weekend in the Catskills back in the 1990s. Soon they were pledged to each other and they have had a wonderful marriage and family.
From earliest times, Rory was a laughing little boy, an impish toddler always ready for fun, especially when his sister Kathleen and her sidekick,my daughter Alana, were involved.
In later years, he was also strangely mature for his age, taking part in adult conversations while other kids played childhood games.
I tried to steal Rory away often; a Notre Dame game, a weekend at our house, whenever the opportunity presented itself. I revelled in this big laughing Irishman, with the "Simpsons" and "Family Guy" obsession, the absurd sense of humor and the serious political side of him who studied American politics with the intensity of a professional.
JFK was his hero he told me, because of his idealism. Rory too wanted to make a difference, to help the less well off. For one so young he already had a highly developed social conscience.
He had already been to the White House and had met President Obama and Michelle on St.Patrick’s Day in 2011. Not surprisingly, given his parents and their keen interest in all things political, Rory was fast becoming a political expert.
Rory charmed the pants off whoever met him. The girls were already showing interest, but Rory was a busy guy. He had taken flying lessons at 11, leaving his parents with their hearts in their mouths as he flew fearlessly into the wild blue yonder with his instructor.
Ireland was his spiritual home. On vacations back in his Dad’s Mayo or his Mom’s Kerry and Louth he fell in with the locals and a gaggle of cousins, discussed Mayo’s continued Gaelic Football failures with the best of them and came back to New York as attuned to Ireland and its rhythms as any local.
He was about to spread his wings, and Georgetown University and its politics degree were on his radar. Rory was opening up, emerging from a chrysalis, ready for the beckoning world, to take flight.
Then on Sunday we lost him. Four days earlier he had received an elbow scrape after falling while playing basketball, which had somehow allowed a toxic bacteria into his system. Two days later he was hospitalized, fighting for his life, a battle he ultimately lost.
There is an air of unreality even as I write this. My beautiful red-headed, five-foot nine-inch tall nephew has departed, leaving an utterly broken family and circle of friends that stretches from New York to Ireland to many other points behind.
It was the worst weekend of my life as I watched the beloved boy battle vainly against the host of toxins that were attacking him.
Despite the best efforts of outstanding doctors and nurses in the Intensive Care Unit , the darling boy did not survive.
He is gone now into the wild blue yonder where he used to travel as a pilot in the making.
Soar high Rory, and keep watch on us down below. We love you and miss you so much. Some day with a blue sky above and a fair wind behind, and our hearts full, our dreams will come true and we will meet our beautiful boy again.
Until then, slan go foill a chuisle mo chroi.
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Switch to the desktop site to post a comment.John R Kelly | Jul 11, 2012, 11:33 AM EDT
Very, very sorry to hear about such a tragic, untimely death. There are times when words are just not enough. John Kelly (former Irish Echo)
lorette | Jun 05, 2012, 01:08 PM EDT
So heartbreaking...there is no loss like that of losing a child. My sympathy and prayers to Rory's parents, and sister as well as to all his family. As a former nurse at NYU Medical Center...I know that the medical staff and nurses share my sadness and sorrow in not being able to save Rory.
Newrone | May 11, 2012, 12:59 PM EDT
Reading, listening, and thinking of my beautiful cousin Shirine who also died much too young, with tears rolling down my face.
All my Empathy & Sympathy.
kates | May 02, 2012, 10:14 AM EDT
My son Brett and I got to spend the evening at the White House St. Patrick's Day with Rory, Ciaron, and Naill. What a wonderful child! His life is a testimonial to all that is good about love of children and family!
Rachelgaffney | Apr 30, 2012, 06:29 PM EDT
My heart is breaking for you all. I am crying reading this. Deep deep sympathies. May God Bless and may he rest in peace. Amen.
Donegal6 | Apr 09, 2012, 11:56 PM EDT
I have an 8 y/o son and I can't even imagine what the family is trying to cope with. As a Physician I am seeing more of these very virulent strains of bacteria. What we would at one time term a local cellulitis, is now the early stage of a necrotizing fasciitis until proven otherwise. I hope some how a legacy of his may be to heighten awareness of the need for very aggressive early management of all injuries and infections, which itself is still no guarantee of success. He sounds like an outstanding young man and quite accomplished for his years. Like drop of water in a pond, it causes a ripple to radiate in directions unknown as is becomes inseparable from the pond and perpetually reverberates, though to us we no longer see the drop. God's plan for us all is a mystery but what we can say he is a loving and mysterious God. There was a time when we were all not here on earth in the flesh and in the future we will all leave this earth. When it is a child we all hurt because we have had a chance to grow old and it is not fair. But it is not a universe designed to our wishes. I pray that the Holy Spirit will fill all touched by Rory and raise a brilliant radiant and warm light in all of our consciousnesses connecting with Rory to help him and all still on earth be calmed that all is as it should be for the flicker of time until all the saints will be reunited and return in glory with Jesus Christ. God bless you Rory and all the wonderful friends and family you were fortunate to have grown up with and with whom you shall assuredly be with again as this IS his promise.
derrymarch | Apr 08, 2012, 10:06 AM EDT
Dear Niall, Heart-wrenching! Derry O'Sullivan
IrishDragoon | Apr 07, 2012, 12:32 PM EDT
"This story should remind all of us about the fragility of life and how so much of what we typically fret over is so insignificant compared to the loss of a loved one." You got that right, Rebelforce!
mreinhar2001 | Apr 06, 2012, 01:16 PM EDT
I am so sorry for your loss. I am remembering you, Rory's family and friends, and especilaly Rory in my prayers. When you meet in heaven, as the song says, I think he will know each of your names.
luckodeirish | Apr 06, 2012, 12:31 PM EDT
So sorry to hear this. What a random and awful way to die. Deepest condolences to you and all the family.
bunkerhill | Apr 06, 2012, 12:03 PM EDT
Dear Niall - We are so sorry we didn't get to see this yesterday and know how devastated Rory's family, including yourself, must feel. What a beautiful young child and what a great loss. Maybe you can be comforted to some degree that Rory never experienced a day without family and love and has now passed onto eternal love. God Bless all of you.
DawnRun70 | Apr 06, 2012, 02:23 AM EDT
Hearts are achin, hearts are breakin Your beautiful boy, his last breath taken Surely God must have been mistaken Rory's life, just merely in the makin.... Please believe, you have not been forsaken.. A child shootin hoops, now a shootin star, forever shines, and therefore awakens.... Continued strength and understanding to Rory's family, friends and all those afflicted by such unexplainable loss. Ms.Flanagan
colin | Apr 05, 2012, 11:12 PM EDT
Errrm, your the boss, you didn't have to write it, you choose to to serve your own interests. Sorry for your loss.
biddy | Apr 05, 2012, 08:15 PM EDT
So very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that Rory is an angel and looking over all of you biddy - Drogheda
teddybear | Apr 05, 2012, 06:24 PM EDT
So sorry for your loss,,may God Bless and watch over your family.
sirpeter | Apr 05, 2012, 06:12 PM EDT
My heart goes out to all his family.I can think of no greater pain than the loss of a child.
irislegalperson | Apr 05, 2012, 02:56 PM EDT
Rory did make a difference in this world. Thank you for sharing his passing and I am so sorry for your loss. I can not imagine the pain his mom and dad and sister are going through and you and other family members and his friends. Just know you and everyone that knew Rory have been touched by an angel while Rory was here on earth. His heart and soul will always be here and always here in spirit.
Irishbodygiard | Apr 05, 2012, 02:35 PM EDT
nail, My God and the Blessed Mother comfort you and your family now and always.
Rebelforce | Apr 05, 2012, 12:46 PM EDT
May God be with you Niall and your family to console and strengthen you during this sad and tragic time. This story should remind all of us about the fragility of life and how so much of what we typically fret over is so insignificant compared to the loss of a loved one.
howareya | Apr 05, 2012, 12:18 PM EDT
Niall, I am so sorry for your loss! I can't imagine losing one of my children, especially so young. Not only is this a loss to your family but also to the world. I seems as if he would have made great contributions but God had other plans for him. God bless to all.
madison98 | Apr 05, 2012, 10:37 AM EDT
Niall, My deepest sympathy to all Rory's family. An unimaginable loss.
Lausane | Apr 05, 2012, 10:05 AM EDT
I am so sorry to hear of your family's tragic loss. My own nephew suffered a similar infection several years ago and was gravely ill for a no of weeks but thankfully he pulled through. He was a remarkable young man by all accounts and you can be very proud of him- he is your angel in Heaven. RIP Rory.
KerryLKing | Apr 05, 2012, 09:43 AM EDT
May God be with you....so, so sorry for your loss!!
IrelandNorth | Apr 05, 2012, 05:36 AM EDT
Sorry to hear it, Niall! An incredible emotional burden for anyone to bear. Ar dheis Dei go raibh a h'anam!/May his soul rest on the right hand side of God! Only the good die young. Glad to read of his close connections with the auld sod. IrelandNorth from DublinSouth!
mtheresa | Apr 05, 2012, 02:27 AM EDT
Peace and comfort to his parents, sister and extended family on the loss of a beautiful youngster.RIP. The memories he created will live on.
borefield | Apr 04, 2012, 11:39 PM EDT
My deepest sympathy Niall to you and Rory's parents and all family members on the sad loss of this precious child. I will keep all of you in my prayers as you try and cope. God Bless.
FloBaker | Apr 04, 2012, 11:36 PM EDT
Niall, I am so sorry to read this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
Leona Callaghan | Apr 04, 2012, 10:51 PM EDT
Niall, my deepest sympathy to Ciaran, Orlaith and Kathleen and your extended family on Rory's tragic passing. I worked in O'Neills when I first came to NY in 1999, Rory was a beautiful baby who we all loved to see when Orlaith brought him into the bar. As a parent now myself I can't even imagine what you are all going through. You are all in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
christilcaugh | Apr 04, 2012, 10:19 PM EDT
Niall, I am so sad for you and your family. My prayers are with you and your sister's family.
MegK311 | Apr 04, 2012, 09:52 PM EDT
Niall, How sad for you and your family. I will keep you all in my prayers.
julesdud1 | Apr 04, 2012, 09:43 PM EDT
I'm so sorry for you and your family and the rest of us too. He sounds like such a blessing to this world. A young man who made a difference already. Certainly his passing is a loss for this world. What a joy to have him in your family even thought it was short and he will always be a joy in your hearts. Thank you for sharing him.
eugene kelly | Apr 04, 2012, 07:40 PM EDT
sorry for your loss niall ,that is just an unbelieveable sad story ,can,t even imagion how i would cope with that if it was my son who is 14 ,condolances to his mum and dad and sister and all the family and friends ,may god give you all the strenght on the journey back to ireland for rory,s funeral god bless
yorkville | Apr 04, 2012, 07:37 PM EDT
Niall, what a beautiful child,i am so sorry for your loss, your poor sister and her family, this is just devastating.
Curitiba | Apr 04, 2012, 07:04 PM EDT
Dear Niall, please accept my sincerest condolences for you and your family's loss. I am very saddened for you. God bless.
Curitiba | Apr 04, 2012, 06:29 PM EDT
A heartbreaking story. Niall, I am so sorry. There are no words.
jacersagain | Apr 04, 2012, 05:52 PM EDT
Heartbreaking event Niall.. so sorry for his parents and for you and yours. God be with you all in this time.
lorettas | Apr 04, 2012, 03:30 PM EDT
Niall, what a tragic story. My prayers and thoughts go out for you and Rory's family.
muirisobric | Apr 04, 2012, 03:13 PM EDT
O my. And I remember him too. At the UIC event when Gerry O'Shea and yourself were honored a feww short weeks ago. I was explaining to him how we were related and he was kinda skeptical and who could blame him but when I mentioned Kerry a glint came into his eyes and then I knew he knew. God bless him. He's now with the angels recounting to his Grandparents the events of this world below. And I hope he'll use his influence to help us deal with our trials and most of all those of his heartbroken parents and relatives. Grá go deó. Muiris
blackbearpause | Apr 04, 2012, 03:04 PM EDT
This is not how life should be. We are expected to bury our parents, and at times our spouse and maybe siblings. We should not have to bury our children. Prayers go out to all the family.
DMuller | Apr 04, 2012, 02:52 PM EDT
My deepest condolences to all of your Family ,as a mother i can not imagine the pain you are in.My heart is broken for you all .You are in my thoughts and prayers.What a beautiful boy .
annoreilly | Apr 04, 2012, 02:39 PM EDT
Condolences to you and to his parents and sister.. what a sad time for the family
snakehips | Apr 04, 2012, 02:39 PM EDT
Naill, SO sorry to hear about your family's loss of Rory. Kids that pure go straight to heaven when they pass. God bless you all!
padraiginrua | Apr 04, 2012, 02:36 PM EDT
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
bibi | Apr 04, 2012, 02:32 PM EDT
This is so sad such an awful thing to happen ... he looks like a boy who would have done great things ... but I always think that those whom we have loved in life walk beside always when they pass .. we have an obligation to them to be the best we can and to live up to the life they would have wanted for themselves and us as much as possible ... such a beautiful boy he will walk beside his family and friends now while they struggle to comprehend this ..you will all be in my prayers and I will pray for Rory and to Rory to give you all strenght ...God bless you all .. Cork Ireland
boherlihy | Apr 04, 2012, 02:31 PM EDT
So sad, my sincerest condolences to you and his parents.
BrendanDunphy | Apr 04, 2012, 02:25 PM EDT
Incredibly sad. My condolences to Orlaith, Ciaran and to you Niall.
KevinKehoe | Apr 04, 2012, 01:52 PM EDT
Lovely tribute to Rory and deepest sympathy to all his family. K.K. Dublin Ireland
bern1952 | Apr 04, 2012, 01:42 PM EDT
My sincerest sympathy in your tragic loss. My heart goes out to all of you especially Rory's parents. You are in my prayers. May God comfort all of you in this time of anguish.
bern1952 | Apr 04, 2012, 01:41 PM EDT
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Such a sudden, awful tradgedy. You are all in my prayers. May God comfort all of you in this time of anguish.
mooncoin | Apr 04, 2012, 01:29 PM EDT
The things we overlook as simple and ordinary and that we take for granted are truly wonderous!remember to tell all around you each day how much you love them and say thank you for the little things. There are only so many tomarrows. This is a great tribut to Rory. It shows he will always be with you all.
mooncoin | Apr 04, 2012, 01:24 PM EDT
Naill, what a wonderful Uncle you were to that beautiful boy. My prayers are that the good Lord in time will bring you and his parents some peace. Thee is no greater pain then the loss of a child.
Ballyphehane1 | Apr 04, 2012, 01:23 PM EDT
I'm truly sorry for your loss. Having kids myself, I just can't imagine the pain that your family is going through. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
donal1951 | Apr 04, 2012, 01:13 PM EDT
Naill, I rarely use my religious title writing comments here as it's usually out of place, but let me assure you Rory will be in my Holy Week prayers, not that he needs them as I have a strong feeling he's already with the Lord. I'll pray for your family as well that all may cope with this loss. But give yourself time to get over the pain. The lad sounds like a great loss, not only to you and his mother and father, but potentially to the nation and the world. The Very Rev. Daniel Patrick Beegan OSB
hyattsville | Apr 04, 2012, 01:11 PM EDT
How heartbreaking for all of you. I just cannot imagine what you're all going through right now. I cried at that beautiful tribute. I will hug my son even closer this evening and we'll pray for Rory tonight.
gleeson | Apr 04, 2012, 01:06 PM EDT
Is trua liom do chás, Niall. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam óg ! I'm sure h'll be missed not so much in the bright bubbling times but in quiet hours, when instead of killing time , he would have livened it by his lovely presence. Johnny
bensmomb | Apr 04, 2012, 12:55 PM EDT
Utterly heartbreaking. Reminds us to hug our loved ones tightly.
leinsterlady | Apr 04, 2012, 12:55 PM EDT
My deepest sympathies to you and your family during this horribly sad time for you all. Elizabeth David, Wooodside
nedwardatlarge | Apr 04, 2012, 12:49 PM EDT
Deepest sympathy. Such a sad sad and beautiful tribute that you had to write this morning Niall. Joy in heaven( he is home) and tears in my tea as I read. My condolences to both The Staunton and O'Dowd family. Rory is resting in peace now. It is those lelt behind who must search for Gods reason. It is very difficult but time does help. God bless you all.
SeanJack18 | Apr 04, 2012, 12:45 PM EDT
My heart aches for you and your family and know there are no words that can adequately express how I feel. Please know I will keep precious Rory in my prayers as I pray for your whole family.
ciaradexy | Apr 04, 2012, 12:32 PM EDT
So sorry for your families loss Niall.Rory was a gorgeous kid. RIP kiddo.XXX
Sparklet | Apr 04, 2012, 12:22 PM EDT
God bless Rory. Such a sad story, and so unfair that something so seemingly innocuous should lead to something so final. You must all be in shock now and that's always hard to deal with - sudden death is so traumatic for those left. Cliche, but only time will ease the pain of loss. Treasure your memories, and I wish you all the strength to cope with the days ahead.
Searlit | Apr 04, 2012, 12:18 PM EDT
Words aren't easy when the pain is so great and unexpected. Niall, you wrote a beautiful tribute to your beloved nephew. Children are such precious gifts to their families and friends. He must have felt how much everyone loved him. I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a fine young man. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
kmcglynn | Apr 04, 2012, 12:09 PM EDT
Septic shock or sepsis nearly took my sister last month. Awareness is the only real cure, here in the bay area this awareness has lowered some hospital's mortality rate 40%. I grieve for your loss. God bless.
aherlowglen | Apr 04, 2012, 12:08 PM EDT
Sincere sympathy to Niall at this dreadful time. Iggy O Donovan Drogheda, Ireland.
Towngate | Apr 04, 2012, 12:08 PM EDT
Niall, a chara: My sincere condolences to you and his parents.
kelleyg | Apr 04, 2012, 11:47 AM EDT
So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Watching the video, Rory had a huge impact on his friends and classmates and he will live on in the influence he had on them. God Bless you all!
irishalex | Apr 04, 2012, 11:46 AM EDT
So sorry for your loss. Rory and his family will be in my prayers. Margie O'Connell Aston, Windham, Connecticut, USA
mamppanny | Apr 04, 2012, 11:45 AM EDT
My tears and sobs of sadness flow and they are not spent..today..but will flow over your family to soothe the sorrow and may well bring tears of joy and gladness as Rory lives on ..in the hearts of your family and in all of us you have shared Rory with today.
citizen69 | Apr 04, 2012, 11:35 AM EDT
Sorry to read this Niall. Deepest sympathy to your family on a terrible & sudden tragedy.
NJIrishWitch | Apr 04, 2012, 11:30 AM EDT
Condolences to you and Rory's parents. This was a wonderful column, one I am sure Rory would be proud of you for writing. God Bless!
suemorr51 | Apr 04, 2012, 11:28 AM EDT
I'm so sorry that you have lost your nephew. My nephew is like a son to me, and I can't imagine what you're going thru. You and your family are in my prayers.
RobbCobb | Apr 04, 2012, 11:27 AM EDT
Well said Niall, that was one of the finest tributes that I have ever read. The world has lost a very remarkable young man. I have a son at the same age as Rory in life, who I oft times take for granted. Thank you for the reminder that we can't embrace our children often enough. Condolences to you and Rory's family, loved ones and friends. God Speed Rory - Rest in Peace.
NinjaMama | Apr 04, 2012, 11:13 AM EDT
Love and prayers for your beautiful family.
ellenred | Apr 04, 2012, 11:12 AM EDT
Niall, I'm so sorry that Rory is gone. He was a special boy, one I would have loved to meet. The world will be less vivid without him, one of the ones who light up a room when he enters it. I feel your pain at the years ahead without Rory. My hugs to you and his family Ellen
beedyeyes25 | Apr 04, 2012, 11:07 AM EDT
Beautifully written tribute. R.I.P sweet boy. I send my sincere sympathy and deepest condolences on hearing this devastating news of a precious life taken from this earth much too soon. May God bless the Staunton family at this very sad time. Ciaran is such a legend and has done so much for people everywhere he goes. I k now they will receive strong support to help them through this huge loss. Briege McGarrity
JBethlehem | Apr 04, 2012, 11:06 AM EDT
My deepest prayers and sympathy to you at thisd tragic time. There are no word to console you and your family I know. I am sure this was not in the plan God had for this bright young man. Sometimes things happen beyond our control and God is there to comfort us when life is hardest. My prasyers are for you and your family as you cope with this loss. I"m sure Rory is with the Lord and with all of your relatives and friends who have gone before us and wait to greet us one day. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Pray for them.
jjkleprechaun | Apr 04, 2012, 11:04 AM EDT
I share your pain, Niall. I lost my beloved son 2 years ago totally unexpectedly. May God comfort you and the family and bring peace to you all.
ChipperT | Apr 04, 2012, 10:59 AM EDT
Niall, I know the pain of losing one so young, having lost my own 12-year old son quite a few years ago. Rory will be with you always and will never grow older in your heart. Go dtuga Dia chompord tú mar Fáiltíonn sé ina aingeal nua ar neamh.
micky74007 | Apr 04, 2012, 10:44 AM EDT
My condolances to you and your family. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
GeorgeDillon | Apr 04, 2012, 10:43 AM EDT
A sad case indeed. I would suspect that this young man developed septicemia following the entry of the bacterium into his blood stream. The onset is rapid and the prognosis quite bleak unless the infection is annihilated speedily. I saw a case recently where a young man lost a leg following a minor cut sustained while playing football. He was lucky to survive. My condolences to O'Dowd and the family so sadly bereaved.
brianmack | Apr 04, 2012, 10:38 AM EDT
Sadness beyond words Niall.
paddyh1 | Apr 04, 2012, 10:28 AM EDT
I cannot imagine the pain. We try so hard to protect them from so many things and then a little occurrence like an elbow scrape turns so deadly. Niall, you have told his brief story well and I feel like I have a good picture of what joy he brought to you and your family. God be with you and your family at this terrible time.
knockatee | Apr 04, 2012, 10:28 AM EDT
I can hardly write as the tears are streaming down my face. I've been thinking about Rory a lot since I heard the news - even though I knew neither him nor his family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
emorstscr | Apr 04, 2012, 10:22 AM EDT
My deepest sympathy, how unbearably sad. I cried reading your very moving tribute to that lovely boy. When I lost my nephew I knew that life would never be the same again, it would always be tinged with sadness.
Murph46 | Apr 04, 2012, 10:09 AM EDT
RIP Rory, and were with you Niall!
GaelMcC | Apr 04, 2012, 10:06 AM EDT
I am crying with you all.
jamieLM | Apr 04, 2012, 09:32 AM EDT
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your beautiful nephew. I know this is a devastating loss which leaves a hole in the hearts of Rory's family and friends. Seeing anyone die in my care as an RN is never easy. Seeing the pain it brings to their loved ones makes it doubly heart-breaking, especially when it involves the deaths of children and young people. Saying, "I'm sorry" seems so inadequate, but the best that any words can do is to acknowledge the depth of your loss and your pain and sadness, and to let you know that others care, even strangers. May your faith sustain you and may your nephew be at peace.
McNamara31 | Apr 04, 2012, 09:23 AM EDT
My heartfelt sympathy to you Niall and Rory’s Mom and Dad at this most sad time. The most devastating experience a parent can ever live through is the loss of their beloved child.Rory had such a great smile and I’m sure a heart to match. I also have a teenage son and many parents do not realize that this killer bacteria that were once only found in hospitals are now finding their way to the gyms and schools across the country. MRSR and staph are deadly and often start like a simple pimple most times in an unusual place like an elbow or a knee and these bacteria can kill in days. The medical community has only one remaining antibiotic “Vancomyicin” to use on MRSR all other have become resistant. Your family had to go through this devastation because of this bacterial threat that is growing and taking young lives. One hopes that some else may be saved by your column memorializing your beautiful nephew. God Bless you and may all the family find the strength to get through this tremendous loss.
MCCOLGAN1492 | Apr 04, 2012, 09:21 AM EDT
God bless him and your family, you are in our prayers....