Nelson P. Kearney Sr.

I always new nelson as count.

Hello Dad, It´s not your birthday. It´s not Father´s Day. It´s not even the anniversary of your passing. It´s just a regular day, one like many in sadness for me, and like all of them with your absence. It´s 3:30 AM and I can´t sleep. I was thinking of you, so I´m writing this. There are no words to describe the feeling of emptiness without you. No remedy to ease the pain of my loss. Nothing can prepare you for the death of a loved one, all we can do is pray for healing and peace. I know...

Hello Dad,

Today is the tenth anniversary of your passing. I was doing ok. I swear I was. But no matter how hard I try, the pain of your death still won't release me. I've been told to release it. But that's easier said than done. Those who don't know our history may not understand why this is so painful for me and why I still can't release it. I pray for help with this. I've tried to put the pain away and accept life in the wake of your death. I have a beautiful, great and loving wife...

THAT DAY

This is the year that I thought that maybe I
Would face That Day and my eyes would stay dry
It was just this past evening, wait, that was eight years ago
On one heartbreaking night when I receive that phone call

A voice said get down here quick, your dad's in despair
If you waste any time, he may no longer be here
I flew out of my office and jumped in my ride
200 miles an hour as I laughed and I cried

Ha, ha, I told myself that man does funny...

Hello Dad,

It has been seven long years since you left me. It still hurts the same way it did the day you passed. I can't heal. I feel horrible. This is so painful that I can't adequately put it into words. Life is supposed to go on, but why do I feel so lifeless at times? I have tried and tried and tried to heal but nothing works. I'm writing this with such a heavy heart that I can't get up, eat or drink. How will this end for me? Healing? Acceptance? Or will I carry this pain to my...

Hello Dad,

On Sunday, November 11, 2007, my Pittsburgh Steelers played your Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh. That was the game we were supposed to attend where the loser had to wear the winner's jersey. I had tickets to that game but I just couldn't go without you. I said that I would wear a Cleveland Browns jersey during that game in your honor. I was able to find one just one day before the game. I wore your team's jersey over mine throughout the game. I signed the jersey, wrote the...

To Donna Kearny-Foster, Nelson Jr., Brian, and Aaron,
I am so sorry to here about the lost of your father. I have been where you are now and it is not a happy place to be. Just remember to charish those special memories that you have of him and you can always keep him close to you. Take care and remember I will alway be thinking about you. Your friend and neighbor from the past.

Verna and Family, please know that my sympathy and love is with you. The Count is now with his King. May the peace and love of God be with you always!

Vernie & Children

We are still shock and mournful in the loss of the "Count." He was a wonderful friend to my husband over the years and a newly found friend to me. The times spent with the "Scholars" in 2004 will always be treasured. The funeral services was beautiful. We are praying for your speedy recovery. Thanks so much for everything.

(Will send you and the children Count's booklets in a few weeks.)