RICHARD SLAVY PROE

Hi Daddy!

I attended a funeral service yesterday for Elmer Thomas.

It was a beautiful day. The sun warmed us and a breeze kept it in check.

Boodles was Elmer's best buddy. She always acknowledged his service and honored him every year on his birthday by requesting a song, "Tree Top Flier." Yesterday, after the graveside service concluded, she played it the last time standing by the head of his casket.

As the families age we gather together at...

June 28, 1980

I became the beloved wife of a most amazing man, Richard Lee Prokay.

Strangely enough the same first name as my father.

They shared some similarities, handsome, kind, caring, stubborn, proud veterans, hard working, loving husbands and quirky.

One man was my first love and the other was my last.

While my mind is still intact, I am writing our personal vows here.

"As we walk through life together, perhaps one of...

Hi Daddy.

Richard and I would have been married for 45 years this Saturday, June 28th.

We promised one another 50 years. Sadly a promise that we couldn't keep.

From our wedding vows: As we walk through life together, perhaps one of us should fall......

I couldn't lift him up...........

This morning, I just can't stop the tears.

My all time favorite Richie.

Love you ❤

Your Margaret, blessed to be your wife.

Hi Mommy and Daddy.

It is 12:13 on the morning of June 18, 2025.

Thank you for life, my life.

You were the epitome of what a parent should be. Kind, caring, sharing unconditional love, but most of all being totally in the lives of their children. Guiding and giving of your time because you desired to, not because of an unwritten golden rule

For all of the years you were in my life, I felt safe and loved. You inspired me to always be self...

Good morning Daddy!

I don't need a special holiday on the calendar to celebrate YOU!!

Having you as a Father was a gift greater than all of the riches in the world!

I thank God for you!

Love ❤ you!

Margie Dargie

Hi Daddy.

I need to talk to you tonight. Some days it dawns on me that Richard is gone. I mean, I know he is but I still find it hard to believe. Along with that feeling anything sad becomes 100 times more difficult to face. Even something small is magnified to the extreme.

If I read a sad news story, reflect on a sad memory or hear that a family member or friend is facing a difficult challenge, it has a greater impact on me.

I believe that I am strong,...

I'm back!! I had a great day at the park. I walked out onto Snow Road twice today and once to Brookpark Road and over to Speedway. God has his arms full taking care of me. Today I was disappointed by a text message, but when I came back to the park I heard a friend call my name and invite me to walk with him. That simple gesture of kindness pulled me through. I have experienced some healing by spending time in Lower Fernhill, which is part of the Big Creek Reservation. My cup runneth...

Hi Daddy. It is 3:25 am on this Monday morning.

This is when it would be a blessing to have a friend in a different time zone. Someone to text with or talk to.

But guess what? I have you. Although I am unable to see you, your kind and caring nature reaches me at a time when everyone is fast asleep. Well, everyone who I could call. I would never reach out at this hour because this is the time when urgent calls are made. I am not in that state, but just so sad.

Happy Mother's Day!

Beautiful, sparkling blue eyed Mommy!

Always available to us, unconditional love showered upon us, heavy hands to hug us, delicious meals lovingly prepared for us every Sunday, birthday and holiday, and always genuinely happy to see us.

Our mother, our guiding light on a dark night, gently pushing us toward the light, like a mother bird in flight.

I love ❤ you and miss you every day.

Thank you for passing along all...