Aunt C | Happy Birthday! | September 11, 2013 |
AUNT C | HAPPY BIRTHDAY | September 12, 2012 |
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Cori |
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The Tribune recently posted a memorial in honor of a kind, nice guy
from a JFK class who passed away some years ago. He
is one of ten lives lost from that relatively young class already. A sober
reminder of lost opportunities, grieving families and our own eventual mortality.
When we visit your final resting place, we have the same reminder.
There are too many young souls nearby. (Ironically, I immediately thought
you now live in a party neighborhood!). We pray you are all at peace.
As for us, two years later, the pain diminishes, memories remain. A
hopefulness has emerged that all of the friends and family you left
behind capitalize on their hopes, dreams and opportunities and carry
on what you had just started… In the end, a perfect memorial to you
as a friend, brother, nephew, son, grandson…a kind, nice guy from
another JFK class.
We miss you more than ever, always.
kell |
I used to work with Harry at Domino's, and I had the biggest crush on him! I was taken at the time, so was he, but we still flirted and talked all the time, we became good friends. We had good talks after work. I remember he took me home one night, and my heart pounded the whole time, I couldn't speak! All the things I wanted to say! I never got to say goodbye to him, I moved away. But a couple years ago I saw him at the store I work at, in Grove City, Ohio and wanted to say Hi to him, something, but couldn't get up the nerve. Now I wish I did. He had the most amazing smile, lit up the room! He was so much fun to be around. My heart and prayers go out to all who lost such a great person.
Spring |
death is a part of life
death is very devastating
death is very painful
death is hard to take
death is a feeling like no other pain and sorrow
but in death comes the realization of what is important in your life
if you haven't figured it out in the 9 months since Harry's death use
this spring as a time of rebirth to reflect, remember and realize
Deep Thoughts |
MEMORIES
In the days surrounding Christmas we always think of those who have died. "This is the first Christmas without them".
Even if they died long ago, we remember them in a special way every Christmas.
It must have been like that for Mary and Jesus when, after Joseph died, they celebrated Passover, a feast in which the father of the family had an important part.
At Passover Mary especially missed her husband, whom she loved. And Jesus missed his father, whom he loved.
But for Mary, there would come another special day that was a mixture of joy and sorrow. We don't know the exact date of Jesus' birth. But Mary did.
Whomever you miss at Christmas...talk to Mary. She understands.
As you celebrate this Christmas, remember fondly and joyfully of the time you spent with Harry and do not dwell on the sorrow as I am sure he would not want us to...but do count your blessings of the good fortune that each of you have and will have in your lives. Do not let Jesus or Harry's life be in vain. Make a difference and always pay it forward.
A special prayer of peace for our soldiers far away from home.
Merry Christmas
Holly Baun |
I don't know where to begin.. I've lost a couple people through out my life so far and they were all great, but you were someone who left an impact with many.. your smile was amazing and you truely one of a kind.. I miss giving you advice and taking yours too.. theres so many things I/we miss about you that words cant describe.. but I/we were blessed to have been able to spend your last hours together...what a night huh? thanks for everything you've ever done for me then and now.. most importantly thanks for ALWAYS being you.. God gave all of us a gift when he put you in our lives and now you can be at peace... lots of love and memories will remain with us til we meet again.... Love you lots and miss you more...
Amara Salero |
I met Harry at the skating rink about 11 years ago. He always made me laugh and I had the hugest crush on him, so I stole him from my friend and chose him as my own boyfriend! We used to stay on the phone all night and he would always get in trouble because he didn't have call waiting and his grandma would always try to call! He had the biggest, brightest smile and always said something funny.
The best was when he rode his bike all the way from Southington to Warren to visit me. It was the sweetest thing ever and I'm sure his parents never knew that until now or else he would have been in major trouble!
We didn't stay close over the years, but I always enjoyed running into you here and there. The news of your passing shocked me and I wish I would have just been able to laugh with you one last time. Your family is in my prayers and I hope they can somehow find peace. Rest in peace, Harry.
Cori |
liz |
oh harry! you missed the nieghbors yelling at us for being too loud again (this time it wasnt my fault lol) that might have been the only time you weren't there to hear them bitch about it! even though i really never realized it then, i know you looked out for me and everything you did was only to help me. i appreciate that more then ever now and i wish i realized it then. i hope you partied up there on your birthday just as much as everyone here. We still think about you everyday and i hope you know that!! and even though you picked on me when i was younger, as we grew up you became an awesome brother. and i always looked up to you and was proud of you. i will always love you!
Aunt Colleen |
ABOUT A BOY
On September 11, 1983, I was a 14 year old girl who had just started classes at John F. Kennedy HS. On this day, my sister gave birth to a scrawny little pip squeak named after his father, Harry and resembling his grandmother Eleanor. I think he was spoiled from the moment of birth! If anything else, he was smothered with love.
That little scrawny kid became the muse of a bunch of teenage girls. He had a way with women back then too! We should have known then that that cute little smile would become the cynical smirk and mega watt grin. Especially as we repeatedly allowed him to lick the ketchup off his batman and robin plate and then pose for pictures with a completely red face! Better yet, when we gave him a Faux Mo in the bath tub long before it became popular and he would just laugh. We also loved his period of transformation in to Harry Monners, his self imposed moniker from Herry Monster of Sesame Street fame. The list goes on….
There were many good times through the years. Who in our family could forget the story of when my girlfriends and I threatened him that if he told GAGA that we were smoking, we’d inflict bodily harm? Clearly, that scared him because he never failed to rat me out year after year at family events but only when he was old enough to know I wouldn’t hurt him!
I’d like to think that we sort of grew up together, despite our age difference.
Sure we had a disagreement or two. When he was a little dude in braces, I flew him to
The only regret I have of any of our times together is that had I known that June 23, 2007 would be the last time I saw you, I would have hugged you a little harder and taken that time to count my blessings – that for almost 24 years I had you in my life and I amassed a lifetime of wonderful and funny memories.
So, as I celebrate my children’s birthday’s this weekend (and every year), 18 and 23 years after your birth, I will remember the pipsqueak, the monners, the braces, the worlds biggest buckeye fan and the fine soldier...
The pleasure was all mine to have you in my life for almost 24 years. Now, if you can take it upon yourself to ensure that OSU continues to beat
With Love, Aunt Colleen
Stefanie Janosik |
The first time I ever went to a real baseball game was with Harry, he made me think the wave pool at geaga lake was just for swimming (it wasn't), He taught me to make grilled cheese for chrissake! there was so much more i was hoping for. i wasn't done living life with him in it...
Harry, I hate that you're gone, I hate that all i have left is memories. you were part of my childhood and i was expecting you to be more than that..so much more...
you will always be a part of me..i'm so sad you're gone....
Jennifer Lovett |
You will never be forgotten. I've known you since kindergarten, and I'll always remember your smile, and laugh. All those bus rides to and from school, I still remember having the biggest crush on you all those younger years. You were a beautiful person, and I will miss you dearly. God bless you and your family at this time. I love you Harry, Thank you for being a friend.
Rachael Ullinskey |
Michelle |
I wish I could be there to share the pain, to bare the burden of sorrow, with all of those who loved you. I can't be there with everyone, but all I can think of is a picture. I have a picture that is stored away in a box that I can't find. I remember the picture in my mind, like the photo was taken by my eyes and stored in my memory rather than a box. I remember the day the picture was taken, I remember the ride, I remember the smells, I remember your watch, and most importantly, I remember your smile. It seems you hadn't changed much since that day so long ago, and I'm sorry that we lost touch, but through the lives of others we have been connected and will stay connected.
SPC. Diana Marie Mamula |
Ralph Reese |