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May 5, 2010
It was two years ago today that we lost you. I look at your family and see that the pain is still as fresh as that day, and they don't miss you an ounce less. Funny stories and memories of you are shared on a regular basis. Sometimes we all laugh until we cry. Together, everyone is managing to hang in there "just fine". I think you'd be even more proud of your sons now than you were two years ago. Every day, they remind those around them more and more of you. They're working hard to keep your spirit and honor alive. (They still even run on "Draina time" and have "Draina luck".) They've accomplished so much, both professionally and personally, just in these two short years. I think you'd find it difficult not to brag about what they've accomplished on their own - while always bearing in mind all the things that you taught them, whether a skill or a life lesson. Dolores has been stronger than anyone could ever have asked or expected her to be. I think you'd be impressed that her strength through all of this could have gone head to head with the strength that you so often showed the world. Again, Mitchell, we miss you. And I hope, so much, that you're taking pride in the growth and the endurance that you see in your family. I hope that you can see how much you continue to be loved and cherished, and that there isn't a day that goes by that you aren't thought of and there isn't a moment that passes that someone doesn't wish that you were still here.
jim meehan
June 3, 2008
Dee, Scott, Kevin my deepest sympathies for your family, how unfair the circumstances. I will never forget the work horse sleigh rides, visiting the mill, we even took some 4H kids to see Mitch's mill in action. Big kids love it too.
We will miss him, and the best way, i think, to remember him, is by recalling the fun moments, keeping him in your thoughts, living life to make him proud of you, to honor his memory.
peace to you,
Mike Montemaro
May 20, 2008
Dear Scott and Family,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I remember vividly the stories you shared with me about you and your family in college and I know how much they mean to you. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I hope to see you soon.
Matt Angelo
May 11, 2008
Delores,Scott& Kevin. Words can't even begin to describe the ache in my heart. He was one of my few true friends. In the past ten years our freindship grew beyond a business relationship to a true friendship. I will forever miss the cold mornings with a hot coffee next to the wood stove and the hot summer afternoons on your deck with some cold beers at the end of a hard day, all the talks about gardening and the endless talks of deer hunting. Little Matty loved listening to the hunting stories and the times the three of us spent in the your woods. Matty just took his hunters training course and was so excited to go small game hunting with you in the fall. We will never forget you ,Mitch . I will continue to make the Dandelion wine that you taught me to make but this years batch I will remember forever. They say time heals all wounds , this one will take an extra long time.
Albie Koenigsberg
May 10, 2008
Delores and Family ... my heartfelt love to all of you today and forever ... Mitch was obviously as tough on me as he was on the boys ... he has touched my heart with his commitment, in my being the best that I could be ... I would have loved to have spent time with you and Mitch in the pumpkin patch or just sitting out back behind your home over-looking the barns ... unfortunately, I only knew Mitch in the world of business, but to hear the stories from your neighbors and friends while I was visiting, truly lets me know that I was honored to have him in my life over the past ten years ... I love you and know that I am always here for you ...
Mickey Spiak
May 9, 2008
Draina Family: Sorry about your loss. My prayers are with your family.
c
May 9, 2008
scott,
im very sorry about your loss, i remember riding bus 153 and you farther waiting outside w.you, again i pray that you will find comfort during this difficult time
Thomas Webber
May 8, 2008
Mrs. Draina, Gerry, Dennis, and Murphy (and, of course, Mr. Draina, who now has Mitch beside him)...
Mitch is my best friend..always was and always will be...
...without Mitchell and the Drainas, I would never have ridden a go-cart around a dirt driveway, taken a 20-mile bicycle hike, come across imaginary horses in the woods, played ice hockey on a frozen pond, had peanut butter sandwiches at summer camp, learned poker and hearts at age 10, laughed myself to sleep with my best buddy night after night while Mr.Draina yelled at us to get to sleep, heard Mitch's accordian playing on Christmas evenings, become an eagle scout, ridden on a horse, picked rasberries on a summer day, eaten the best homemade pizza in the world (a la Mrs. Draina), been introduced to high school wrestling, become a member of the Order of the Arrow and selpt overnight in the woods without bedding or a tent, or played tennis at Collins Park ...on and on and on...
the first fifteen years of my life are one and the same memory of Mitch, his mom and dad, and his brothers...for that I am truly thankful...
Mitch, take care of us until we see you again...i see you smiling and i know you are there......
D.W.
May 8, 2008
Dear Draina Family,
We are just strangers who stopped a few times last summer to buy corn. We always got a kick out of the big corn sign and frequently waved to the guy sitting behind the veggie stand. We are very, very sorry for your loss.
Theresa Draina Martinez
May 8, 2008
Aunt Alice and family,
I still can't get over the shock of such a tragic accident. Words can't even express my sympathy. I'm glad I have such great memories of the summer vacations with Mitch and the horses, the blue pick up truck in the back yard, corn on the cob and "wing-dings". (I was too little for the beer and cards at the time). My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone.
KEN WITMER
May 8, 2008
ANDY,
I AM VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR BROTHER. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Amy Huzar
May 8, 2008
Kevin,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and if you need anything dont hesitate to call.
Deb Wayne
May 8, 2008
Dear Dee,
My heart, thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons. I know all too well how you must feel when this happens suddenly. I'm so sorry Dee. Please feel free to call anytime if you would like to talk.
Gina Buckley
May 8, 2008
Andy--I am so sorry to hear about the tragedy of your brother. Please know, if there is anything I can do, just ask. Our hearts are with you and your family....we love you...Gina
Tom Kanaley
May 8, 2008
Andy and Luann,
So sorry to hear about Mitch, I know that you were close. My thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult days.
Anita (Draina) Grohowski
May 8, 2008
Dear Aunt Alice, Gerry, Denis & Andy,
My heart aches for you and Mitchell's family. Losing family is never easy. I am glad I saw Mitch in January and shared a laugh. I am sorry I can not be with you but you are in my prayers.
Love always,
Anita (Draina) Grohowski
The Krastins Family
May 8, 2008
Words bring small consolation at times like these, but know that you are in the thoughts and hearts of your friends.
Norm Brady
May 8, 2008
Andy, I was shock & sadden to hear about your brother's sudden passing. Our thought's and prayers are with you and your family.
God Bless, Norm & Debbie Brady
Bill Beaulieu-your 4th period class
May 8, 2008
Hey Mr. Draina. Sorry for your loss. I hope for the best for your family.
Deven Gerow
May 8, 2008
Dear Mr. Draina,
In very sorry to hear about your fathers sudden and un-timely death. From what I've read and heard about him he was a great man. I hope the best for you and your family in the time to come. We miss You!!!
Deven Gerow, Your 4th Period DDP class.
Scott Draina's DDP 4th Period Class Typed By Ashley
May 8, 2008
Scott, We're really sorry to hear about your Father. It's a very unfortunate thing what happened to him. We wish you and your family the best of Luck in what might come. We love you Mr. Draina.
Doug Lolik
May 8, 2008
Dear Alice & Draina Family,
I was so shocked and saddened to hear of Mitchell's tragic death. My heart goes out to you all. Please take care of one another.
Raymond Walton
May 8, 2008
Dear Alice and Family:
I just read the news in the Citizens Voice today and am so sorry. My Grandmother would always talk of Mitch and the horses and when I was young remember coming up to the farm for family times. God bless you and the family.
Justin Zampella
May 8, 2008
So very sorry about your loss, you are all in my prayers. You all can smile knowing you have an amazing angel watching over all of you.
Jackie Leclercq
May 7, 2008
Dear Alice and family,
I am sorry to hear about the sudden death of Mitchell. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Ken and Jackie Leclercq
(Jim Myzick's daughter and son-in- law).
Roy and Nikki Justin
May 7, 2008
Dolores, Scott & Kevin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Mitch was a special friend and the memories will be cherished forever. He will be greatly missed.
Jill Draina Fedorczyk
May 7, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss. Mitchell was a great, funny guy and we will all miss him very much. May he rest in God's peace. You are ALL in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Donna (Kemner) Alvord
May 7, 2008
Dee,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I hope the many years of special memories will ease the sadness. Take care.
debbie dennison
May 7, 2008
LuAnn and Andy
Sorry to hear of your loss. May god be with you all.
RICHARD GENDRON
May 7, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Adam Traver
May 7, 2008
Mitch was so full of life and I'm so glad and fortunate to have been an aquaintance of his and your family. My sympathy and condolences go out to you during this trying time.
Matthew Gormley
May 7, 2008
Dear Andy,LuAnn, and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Our sincerest condolences on your loss. God bless you all.
tom & cindy daniels
May 7, 2008
Dear Andy & LuAnn:
We cannot begin to tell you how saddened we were to hear of your brother's passing. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. God bless you and your family.
Laurie Toti
May 7, 2008
Andy and Louann,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Laurie and Frank Toti
Kerri and Jim DiSalvatore
May 7, 2008
Dee and Family,
Mitch was always a fun-loving and happy guy at the MD&A functions we saw him at. I think all of us will remember him that way - full of life. Our prayers are with you.
Kathleen Graham
May 7, 2008
So sorry for your loss.
You are in our prayers
Bryan and Kathleen Graham
Paul and Teri Lewicki
May 7, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Cathy Rivers
May 7, 2008
Our sincere condolences for you and your family. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Cathy Rivers and Pete Smith
Mary Wise
May 7, 2008
Andy & Louann & Family;
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Mary & Billy Wise
Carol Rickson
May 7, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Mary Wise
May 7, 2008
Andy & Louann;
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you.
Mary & Billy Wise
Aubrey Hoover
May 7, 2008
Andy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your in my thoughts and prayers through this tough time.
Matthew R. Sousa
May 7, 2008
I am sorry for your loss. May peace be with your family now and always...
K Galliher
May 7, 2008
Dee & family;
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this trying time. I have only heard good things about Mitchell, unfortunately I did not have a chance to meet him.
With regards,
Krista Galliher
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