Thomas F. McDonald

i was offered the peace and solace i thought i needed in dad's sublime last words to me when he said, "all of the fear is gone." i cried most upon hearing those words. The peace and acceptance i yearn for in life was before my eyes, and he showed it to me.

i fully receive that gift now in my giving it to others, for only in giving do we truly receive.

Rest In Peace are words for life, not death.

Kevin, Rich & Jim: I've only known you guys a short time but still, I feel compelled to sympathize with your grief. The passing of one's parent is quite a blow that's sure to put you in a "zone" for quite some time. You grieve, you remember, you love, you regret and you laugh over and over and over. It's natural and painful but most of all it's healthy and a way for you all to deepen your bond and join together for the good of your mother.
And as a final measure it teaches you the...

Dear Marie, Kevin, Rich, and Jim,

We are so sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Love,

Thomas, I hope you're teeing off at The Pearly Gates Golf Course and having a ball. But I know you'll be missed. My prayers go out to your loved ones.

Rest in peace, Thomas. My prayers are with your family.

Jeff Black

Dad,

I will miss you so much. You are a great inspeation to me. I know you are at peace now.

Love,

Kevin

You are in our thoughts and prayers and will be missed.
Love,
Halley & Mike LoBello

Dad,

You never realize how important people are in your life till you can't see them anymore. There's no going back, nothing to make up for, no way to make it right, I won't "see you tomorrow"... Why can't people see what's important when they're looking right at it, why couldn't I see it more clearly? All around them...everything. Why does it have to be gone to mean so much more? Is it because you know you can't get it back? The answer is to see it now, today, with everyone, all...