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Mario Dias
December 4, 2005
Pai,
It was June of 1997 when I left home to become a "Marine," and I will never forget what you told me. I kept my promise I maid it through boot camp, as hard as it was I did it with your help Pai. You have always been there for me even if we were thousands of miles away you were always there. You taught us all how to be good men and women. I told you before that I use to ask to go on missions when others were scared too, because I had this feeling like I knew that nothing would or could happen to me. Whenever I felt like giving up I would always think of you and how strong you always were. I never knew a man stronger, and I always wished that one day I could be like you. I though that if I could be half the man you were, I would still be a good one.
I remember the first time I came home from Kosovo, Jorge and I tried to surprise you guys, and we did but I was late by a couple of hours and you guys where already asleep. It was MAY 13th because I remember that I wanted to wish the Twins a happy birthday and I had just made it home to do so. Tina knocked on your door and I started to cry as she told you and Mae that you had a visitor, and I came in and Mae got out of bed first she jumped up, I remember thinking in my head, that life could not get any better then this moment. What a great kiss and hug I got from Mae it made me feel good to have a mom like her. You Pai were still in bed and I went over to your side because I thought you were still sleeping but as I got closer I could hear you crying and I said Pai I am right here it is me Mario and you got up and grabbed me and hugged me so hard that I could not breath, I said Pai it is me I am okay and you told me that you were so sorry that I had to go through what I had to go through, I then started to cry and I told you it was okay that I was okay, you said again how sorry you were that you could not send me to school and I had to go through all of that.
I will never forget that Pai because I wanted to join the service regardless if we had the money for College or not because I wanted to make you proud of me, I spent most of my like hoping that you where proud of me. I had never herd you say it until I graduated from the Secret Service and Bill (my father in law) asked you if you wanted to say something to all of us you started to speak in English and Ana said Pai say it in Portuguese and Grace will translate. I said Pai you don't have so say anything but you got up there and did what none of us had ever seen you do, you spoke in front of a bunch of us, and PAI I will never forget what you said because I finally knew from your mouth how proud of me you were.
I miss you so much especially these holidays, you were so happy during the holidays and all you wanted was for us to be together. I remember being young and not getting to many gifts for Christmas, when other kids would be sad I was happy and I knew what the holidays were all about and still are. You and Mae taught us that they were about us being a family and being together, I miss you SOOOOOOO much Pai, I feel like there was so much still left for us to do. I will never forget the trip to Foxwoods where you and Mae left with more money then you came with and I remember thinking how lucky you two were for everything you guys had in life. You and Mae did a great job raising us, I wouldn't change one day of my childhood Pai not one day.
I just want to thank you Pai for my life and my happiness, because if it was not for you and Mae being so good as parents, I would not have such a great family. Thanks for being my "HERO" Pai.
Your loving son,
Mario Rua Dias
Here he is with the love of his life
October 26, 2005
Giving Adao some advice
October 26, 2005
Relaxing at Amanda's Birthday
October 26, 2005
Happy in the company of his wife and grandchildren
October 26, 2005
Ana Maria Garofalo
October 26, 2005
Dad...so many images come to mind
whenever I speak your name;
It seems without you in my life
things have never been the same.
What happened to those lazy days
when I was just a child;
When my life was consumed in you
in your love, and in your smile.
What happened to all those times
when I always looked to you;
No matter what happened in my life
you could make my gray skies blue.
Dad, some days I hear your voice
and turn to see your face;
Yet in my turning...it seems
the sound has been erased.
Dad, who will I turn to for answers
when life does not make sense;
Who will be there to hold me close
when the pieces just don't fit.
Oh, Dad, if I could turn back time
and once more hear your voice;
I'd tell you that out of all the dads
you would still be my #1 choice.
Please always know I love you
and no one can take your place;
Years may come and go
but your memory will never be erased.
Today, Jesus, as You are listening
in your home above;
Would you go and find my dad
and give him all my love.
Ana Maria Garofalo
October 11, 2005
My Dad has always been by my side.
My Dad was the kindest, most generous man I have ever known.
My Dad knew I was sad when it came time for him to go.
My Dad has grandchildren that love him so.
My Dad will be remembered by my children when their grown.
My Dad was so young to leave this earth now.
My Dad was my best friend.
My Dad knew I was with him until the very end.
My Dad went to Heaven and is rid of all his pain.
My Dad should know God will show him the way.
My Dad let go because his time here was done.
My Dad will have a whole new life right above the sun.
My Dad closed his eyes and said good-bye to the world.
My Dad will always have a special place in my heart.
My Dad's hospital bedside is where I had to say good-bye.
I'll miss you Dad, with all of my heart.
I love you Dad, and I will think of you every day until we meet again.
To the world you have died, but to me you are alive here by my side.
Fernando Rosa
September 30, 2005
At this time of great loss to all of you, our best thoughts and prayers are with you.
Let us remember all of the great and happy times. He is resting now with no pain. We will miss him dearly.
I'm happy that I was able to share with him part of my life and I'm really sad that he is gone at such young age. Paz a sua alma
Love to all of you.
Fernando, Graciette, Marc Filipe and Suzana Isabel Rosa
Wethersfield, CT.
Elizabete & Amandio DaSilva
September 30, 2005
Our Deepest Sympathy to the family.
You are in out thoughts and prayers.
Nanci Zibell
September 30, 2005
Lisa & Jose,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. He is at peace now.
Fondly, Nanci
Anthony Velez
September 29, 2005
To my family I'm really sorry for our loss. He was a great god father to me and i had alot of memories with him through my childhood i also remember the family parties at his house in the summers where we play volleyball im also gunna dedicate my graduation to his memory and i will aso see you at the mass
R.I.P.
my dear god father
fom his god son TONY
Anthony Velez
September 29, 2005
I really miss my god father im mourning with the rest of the family and we should all remember the good times we had with him he will always be in our hearts and i will see u guys at the mass
R.I.P. Antonio Rua Dias
my dear God father
Fernanda,Sergio &Lucinda Felix
September 29, 2005
Tia Quina, Kids and Grandkids,
We want express our deepest sympathy for your loss. Tio Antonio was such a loving person to me and my family and we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Our deepest sympathy,
Fernanda, Sergio & Lucinda Felix
Paula Rodrigues
September 29, 2005
To the Dias Family,
We are so sorry for your loss..Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time in need. God Bless!
Our deepest sympathy,
Paula,Bruno and Nikolas Rodrigues
Cacilda Pereira
September 29, 2005
Madrinha, kids and grandkids-
Every special person in our lives is remembered a special way. To me Tio will be remembered as the Uncle who always gave a kiss and hug hello. No matter how shy or how many kids you seemed to get lost in, he made it a point to acknowledge everyone. He will always be remembered in our hearts and in our prayers.
Our sincerest sympathy goes out to all of you.
Love, Cacilda, Antonio, Felicia and Antonio Jr.
Gladys Malinowski
September 28, 2005
Tina & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Your friends,
Gladys, Daniella & Alyssa
Bill and Barbara Diehl
September 28, 2005
To the Dias Family, May the Lord wrap his arms around all of you at this difficult and sad time. We will keep all of you in our hearts and prayers and find comfort knowing the joy that Tony brought to your lives and to all of the lives he touched in his life. We pray that your love of family will help to guide and comfort you during this difficult time. All our Love and prayers.
Seleste Lucas
September 28, 2005
Madrinha and cousins-
I am so sorry for your loss. The Lucas family has you all in their prayers along with Padrinho. Heaven should be pleased to be getting such a great man with a heart that is endlessly full of love and compassion.
Love you all
From Seleste, Joao and Nicolas
MARIA ESTEVES
September 28, 2005
TO THE DIAS FAMILY, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL OF YOU. TIO ANTONIO WAS SUCH A LOVING GUY HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL. LOVE JORGE, MARIA, ANGELA AND JORGE MIGUEL
Rui & Carminda Braz
September 28, 2005
Tony and Michelle, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. God Bless !!
Your neighbors.
Olga Rosa
September 28, 2005
Madrinha, Ana, Tina, Quim, Johnny, Tony and Mario we are so sorry for your loss. I knw that words can't express our feelings at this moment. Padrinho will be missed by so many. He is at peace now. He and my Dad are together again. Now we have two angels watching over us. We love you guys.
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