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for Eric Gaffney
DEB MORRILL
August 11, 2010
Eric: I can say that each day has been a hard one. Some trickier than others as we move forward knowing that we will not see you on earth in a way that we had imagined. You would be so proud of your parents. They have been strong and brave. They have not let a day go by without weeping or laughing with you in mind.We are keeping you alive by speaking of you and paying tribute to you in our daily lives. We all yearn for you in our hearts. We ache for you. We revel in the stories of you. We dream about you and we do receive your messages. We all miss you and miss the future that we thought we would be sharing together. Jilliane has had her hard and dark moments without you but she is now moving forward in her life on the west coast. She carries you with her. We all do, my love. You are so missed and so loved. I know you are smiling as you look down upon all of us. Please meet me with Grammy at the gate. I am going to need some help getting in the door. I love you for all the days of my life. See you up there.
Auntie deb
Anne Ambrose
July 20, 2010
Sandy and Jim,
I think of Eric often. Hope his memory brings you comfort. Spoke to Cindy, his teacher, about him today. She loved him sooo much. When he was at MASH he brought life. He was so alive.
Love to you all,
Anne Ambrose
July 2, 2010
Dear Jim,
I'm not sure if you are the same Jim that lived in Athens, Ga? In any event i am sorry to hear about your son. God Bless
Bonnie Guillory
Ellen & Lou Calvarese
October 25, 2009
Dear Sandie, Jim and Jillian,
We just found out about the passing of Eric. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Know that we are thinking and praying for you during this devastating time. Know in your hearts that we care so deeply about you all! Please be strong for each other and know that we will always be here for you!
Lori Natola Swanson
October 11, 2009
Dear Sandie...It has been many years since I admired you and Donna as our "Park Instructors" down Morrison Park in Medford. There were nice times at your house with Hazel and hanging out with Teddy. Ted told me about your son and I am at a loss for words. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family at this devastating time. Your son is in the arms of a loving God. May he rest in peace. Sincerely, Lori Natola
September 21, 2009
Dear Jim and Sandie-
You have my deepest sympathies for the passing of your beloved son. Although I never met Eric, I always imagined him, and forever will, as being a beloved son with a sensitive soul and with an Irish twinkle in his eye. May your cherished memories live on forever.
Ron Metro
LaFauci Family
September 15, 2009
Dear Sandie, Jimmy and Jilliane,
There are no words to truly express our sadness at the loss of your dear Eric. Please know that you will always be in our prayers. Our sincerest condolences.
Claudia Cassettari and David LaFauci
The Dervishians
September 14, 2009
Dear Sandie, Jim, and Jilliane,
We are all heartbroken over the passing of Eric. The majority of my childhood is filled with such happy memories of myself, Jamie, Jilliane, and Eric running back and forth down Billings Ave. We cannot imagine the grief you all must be going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.
The Dervishian Family
Susan White
September 14, 2009
Dear Jim & Family~
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Susan J. White (TDBanknorth)
September 14, 2009
Dear Jim and Family,
May you be surrounded by the peace and comfort of family and friends during this extremely difficult time. Thinking of you.
~Pam Gori (TD Bank/HR)
Anthony Kuna
September 14, 2009
Dear Sandie, Jim and Jilliane,
I'm very sorry to hear of you loss, it comes as a great shock. All Eric's friends in Australia are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Paula Atwood
September 13, 2009
Dear Sandie, Jim and Jilliane,
We are all so sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your son and brother, Eric. We extend our deepest sympathy to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of pain and sorrow.
Ralph and Paula Atwood
Tommy & Lucy Hurley
September 13, 2009
Dear Sandie & Jim,
We are so very sorry to hear of Eric's passing. Our prayers are with you at this time. We are sure that he is with his Grandmother and God and they will keep him safe forever.
May God Bless You & Your Family,
Matthew Kuna
September 13, 2009
We are so sorry hear about the passing of Eric. We have such good memories of spending Summers in Boston & down on the Cape. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
September 13, 2009
To Eric's family---I met Eric through my son, Zack, here in Camden. We shared many evenings listening to Eric speak of his many adventures. He put on a tough exterior, but I could always see the goodness in him--he really had such a pure heart and soul, and he was very fond of him. Please accept my most sincere sympathies. My prayers are with now and in the very long days ahead. Love to you---Kathy Ball (Thomas)
Gino Ventresca
September 13, 2009
Dear Sandie and Jim
I am sorry to hear about loss of son.
Eric youth was his strength.So may
that strength always carry in your
hearts.God bless your family
Nick DiRado
September 12, 2009
Dear Sandie and Jim,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son.
Only time can heal, but Eric's love will be with you always.May God's grace and strength be with you.
Micheal Muccioli
September 12, 2009
Dear Jim and Sandy,
I was very sad to hear about your loss of your son Eric. although I never knew Eric I know with parents like you he must have been very special. My thoughts are with you during this time of pain and sorrow. I hope the future will give you and your family the strentgh needed to help eachother through the difficult ahead.
Michael "Moose" Muccioli
Dorothy Paradis
September 11, 2009
Sandie and Jimmie,
My heart is with you at this difficult time. My deepest sympathy for your family.
Susan Sweeney
September 11, 2009
Sandie, Jim & Jillian,
We knew you all from MASH in Atlanta. We loved your Eric and our hearts are broken to hear that you lost him. I know my son, Brendan had a friend in him and will always remember him ~ as I will. You are in our prayers and our thoughts at this very difficult time.
Susan & Brendan Sweeney
September 11, 2009
Your friends from fomer MBNA and the Camden area are very sad to hear of Eric's passing. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God hold you all in the palm of his hand as you come together to celebrate Eric's life and the joy that he gave you during the last 24 years. We will be praying for you.
Cynthia Jokinen
September 11, 2009
I am sorry for your loss of your Eric. my son was in a car accident and made it;to was touch and go for a long time. My heart breaks for you all. May heal the memories of Eric help to heal your hurt and grief. Cindy J a mom of 3 and a stranger who cares
September 11, 2009
Jim and Sandie- I was so deeply saddened at hearing of your loss through Frank. I know no words can be said to ease your pain, but you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am unable to attend your service, but hope you will have some comfort from friends and family. Peter Weber (Auburn Hills, Michigan)
kristina Hanrahan
September 11, 2009
Dear Jim and Sandie - Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Sean and Kristina Hanrahan
Nancy King
September 10, 2009
Sandie and Jim,
My heart goes out to you and your daughter Jillian for the devestating loss of your son, Eric. Take comfort in knowing that Eric is probably at peace in Hazel's arms right now.
Nancy King
Bob Rizza
September 10, 2009
Dear Jim and Sandie, my heart was broken today when I heard from a dear collegue about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. It seems like only yesterday that Jim was proudly describing Eric's hockey abilities.
Brent Berry
September 10, 2009
Damn Lefty, i'm extremely shocked and saddened to hear about your passing. Your one of the funniest people i've ever met and i'll always remember how many times you made me laugh. I'll never forget you buddy.I wish i was around this last year to have been able to see you and hang out. My condolences go out to the Gaffney family for their loss.--
(Brent Berry-Westbrook, ME)
September 10, 2009
Dear Jim, Sandie and Jilliane,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of heartfelt sorrow. May the cherished memories of Eric bring comfort to all of you.
Love, Terri, Nino and David
Dorothy & Frank Zizzo
September 10, 2009
Sandie, Jim, Jillian:
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Eric. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult and sad time.
September 10, 2009
Dear Sandy and Jim
We were so sorry to hear about Eric's death. Our thoughts are with you during this terribly difficult time. Wayne and Caroline Morong
September 10, 2009
Dear Gaffney family,
We are so sorry to hear about Eric. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love,
The Kozul's
James Theberge
September 10, 2009
Jim and Family,
My sympathy is with you and the rest of your family at this extremely hard time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, and I am so sorry to hear of this terrible news.
Sincerely
Vicki Burdett
September 10, 2009
Sandie, Jim, and Jilliane,
I am so saddened to learn of Eric's passing. I remember him fondly from Sanford School field trips and for his love of ice hockey at an early age. Please know your family is in everyone's thoughts and prayers during this tragic and difficult time.
Vicki Burdett
Landenburg, PA
September 10, 2009
Sandie & Family, my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved son, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Margie King Frattura
September 10, 2009
Mrs. Gaffney & family, The Schlesinger family from your days at the Hillside School are thinking about you. We are all so sad and sorry to hear about your son.
Cynthia Jokinen
September 10, 2009
My son was in an automobile accident and survived. I understand partly what you all are going through. My deepest sympathy and may his memories help you all through you hurt and grief. a Mom of 3
Debbie & Jim King
September 10, 2009
Sandie & Jim
The loss of a child is one of the saddest life experiences possible. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
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