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for Joshua Florian
Aimee Bogush
August 5, 2008
Litzy, Lee and family,
I was so deeply saddened to hear of the death of your sweet, sweet Joshua. There truly are no words for a loss as deep and wide as this. You have all my love and prayers and deepest sympathies.
"And can it be that in a world so full and busy the loss of one creature makes a void in any
heart so wide and deep that nothing but the width and depth of eternity can fill it up"
~~Charles Dickens~~
Maria Di Cesare
August 4, 2008
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Florian
I am saddened to hear of your son's passing and am at a loss in what to say other than you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Martine Desjardins
July 7, 2008
Lee,
I was shocked to learn about your son, Joshua. I am so deeply sorry for your lost. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Susan,Billy,Demetre&Rebecca Colon
July 4, 2008
Dear Litzy and family
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. May the angels watch over you and your family at this time of need.
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The wonders of childish discovery and a life full of joy!
July 3, 2008
Stephanie Bare
July 3, 2008
Dear Litzy and family,
We send our love to you and your family at this difficult time. We have always considered you and all the Florians as our family throughout the year we have known all of you. We know that you will be reunited with Joshua. Remember the joy he brought to all and all that was brought to him. We are with you in spirit and send our love to you and all of your family. We know that Grammy Beckett is caring for Joshua in heaven.
The Ballous and Bares
Joshua on his last family vacation to Palmyra, New york. At the Josheph Smith Farm house. Notice the hand of one of his siblings reaching out for him.
July 3, 2008
Mrs. Peczuh
July 2, 2008
Emma,
I am so sorry to hear about your little brother. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Emily Culpepper
July 2, 2008
Florian family,
My deepest sympathy to your family during this difficult time. May you all find peace and strength in each other.
Shannon Rankin
July 2, 2008
Lee-
Words cannot express my deepest sympathy for you and your family. You are all in our thoughts, prayers and hearts. I wish you, your wife and children peace. I am so sorry for your loss of your beautiful spirited baby boy. My deepest condolences.
Karen Alexander
July 2, 2008
Dear Lee, Litzy, Emma, Ben, and Adam,
Bill and I are so sorry about the loss of Joshua. He was, and is, just so beautiful and precious, and I know he was a delight in your family. You
are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dan Benjamin
July 2, 2008
Lee,
Deepest sympathies to you and your family from your extended family here at JDH. There are no words that can express what needs to be said but an old saying comes to mind - You never lose the ones you love when you love the ones you lose. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paige Green (Gonska)
July 2, 2008
To the Florian Family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. Allow the spirit to comfort you.
Jessica Muhammad
July 2, 2008
I just heard about your loss (thru my space) My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time
Karen Stevens
July 2, 2008
Florian Family,
We were stunned and saddened to hear of Joshua's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories of Joshua's 2 years 2 months and 2 days bring you comfort.
The Stevens Family
Donna and Bob Kowalski
July 1, 2008
Florian Family,
We are so saddened by the loss of your young son, you will be in our thought and prayers, we have missed you and your family since you moved from our area, if there is anything we can do for you, we are just a phone call away.
Kelani
July 1, 2008
Lee, We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
rachel macgillis
July 1, 2008
from your friends on med 4, know that there was a large rainbow extending over our building at the time of your service that those of us working could not attend. our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Napomiceno
July 1, 2008
My most sincere thoughts and prayers are with your family. May God be with each and everyone of you.
Margaret Bavol
July 1, 2008
Dear Lee and the whole family
I am writing in the name of everybody who is working today and couln't be with your family in this difficult time.
Our love is with you all.
love Wendy, Kirsten, Kate,Tara, Sue T, Sue H, Rick from pharm. Margaret
Nancy Macy-Discepolo
July 1, 2008
No words can express our sympathy, May our Lords loving arms hold you and comfort you as we pray for your loss and strength to see you through such a time. Love and prayers. Nancy From Bakerwoods
Robyn Simms Johnson
July 1, 2008
Dear Litzy and Family-
My heart goes out to all of you. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
Lisa
July 1, 2008
The Florian family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Loree family
Constance Ebron
July 1, 2008
I just found out about your baby boy Lee and it is so hard to believe. Continue to be encouraged by the word of god and may your family strength and faith carry you through.
Giulie Bauer
July 1, 2008
Dear Litzy,Lee,Emma,Ben,& Adam
I was shocked and deeply saddened for the loss of your son/brother Josh. It was a blessing to have watched Josh in my daycare. Josh was a sweetheart! He had a precious smile that lit up the room and a cheery personality that made hearts melt. Josh will always be in my heart.
Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Katie Packwood
July 1, 2008
Dear Litzy and Lee,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the grief and sorrow you must feel. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim Gauthier
July 1, 2008
Lee and Litzy,
I just heard of the loss of your son Joshua and wanted to express my deepest sympathy. You and your family are in my prayers and my thoughts.
Elisabeth Gordon
July 1, 2008
Dear Litzy, Lee and all of the Florian family,
Litzy,
I grew up with you and your sisters and brother, and remember fondly our childhood years. You, Litzy, were named after my maternal grandmother "Grammy Beckett".
I am so deeply saddened at the loss of your beautiful son.
Remember:
The sun goes down and leaves behind gentle warmth upon the land,
the tide recedes yet leaves beautiful seashells on the sand,
The music stops yet echoes on in sweet refrain,
for everything beautiful that passes, something beautiful remains.
Know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of all of the Gordon family.
Elisabeth Gordon
Noelle Sardinha
July 1, 2008
Dear Lee and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Marie and Tyler Morgan
July 1, 2008
Dear Litzy and Lee,
We love you so much, and wish we could be there to show our support. Know that we will be praying for you. Love,
Valerie Gonska-Griffin
July 1, 2008
Litzy, I just can't come up with the words to convey my deepest sympathy for you and your family. Please,please keep in mind that little Primary song, "Families can be together forever..." If I can do anything to help please call. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Lee, and the children.
Christine Oberlander
July 1, 2008
Amy has many funny stories about Josh while visiting with Emma at your house.
Our thoughts and prayers are with in this difficult time.
Kim San Angelo
July 1, 2008
Lee and family-Words cannot express feelings for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
JoAnn Mitchell
July 1, 2008
Lee and family,
It is with great sorrow and sadness I send my thoughts and prayers to you and your family concerning the loss of you beautiful son, Joshua.
Please accept my deepest sympathy in this difficult time.
JoAnn (Uconn)
Diana and Aliana Paetzell
June 30, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. Our prayers surround you, please let us help you anyway we can.
Elaina Vasington
June 30, 2008
Dear Emma,
I want you to know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish I could make you feel better.
From Your Friend,
Elaina Vasington
Peg Cornish
June 30, 2008
Dear Litzy, Lee, Emma, Ben and Adam,
I was so saddened to hear of Joshua's death. Although I have not seen you in several years, I think of you often as I prepare recipes you gave me or care for plants you shared with me. When I think back on my memories of time shared with you, I know that Joshua's two years with you were filled with love, learning and joy. My thoughts will continue to be with you in this difficult time.
Kathleen and Guy Hesketh
June 30, 2008
Dear Florian Family,
We are sorry that we missed meeting you a few weeks ago when you visited the Bloomfield Ward, but we have heard of your loss here, and want you to know that you are in our thoughts. There are few words that can offer comfort at a time like this, but we will remember your family in our prayers.
Ilana Sanchez
June 30, 2008
Litzy & Family-
My deepest condolences to your brothers,sisters, family and children.
Love,
Ilana Sanchez
Ray & Keri Bailey
June 30, 2008
Dear Lee, Litzy, Emma, Ben, & Adam, Our hearts and love are with you. We know without a doubt that families are forever, and that you will all be together again. With much love.
Wendy Andreoli
June 30, 2008
Dear Litzy & Family:
That "Little Miracle" of yours touched my heart and will continue to do so!
Betsy Resnisky
June 30, 2008
Dear Lee and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janet Platt
June 30, 2008
Dear Emma,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your precious little brother. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy,
Mrs. Platt
Lynne Fox
June 30, 2008
Dear Elizabeth, Lee, Emma, Ben and Adam,
There are no words that I can find to put into print that would adequately describe the profound sadness we feel for the loss of your beautiful son and brother, Joshua. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and that you can reach out to us for what ever you may need now and in the future. The Fox Family
Carol Fine, Prudential Simsbury
June 30, 2008
Dear Litzy and Family,
I am so touched by your beautiful tribute to your little angel. Though I do not know you well, and never met Joshua, my heart is filled with sorrow for your loss. May your faith sustain you, and God bless you all.
Sincerely,
Vicki Nolan Marnin
June 30, 2008
I've been stunned and so, so sad for you all. As a midwife I have the immense privilege to dwell at the sweetest side of life and rarely in this letting go. I remember the love when I was there for Adam, and your tender care for Joshua when he was in the NICU. He spent his time on earth enveloped in love - what a lucky boy to have such a family.
My heart is with you. If there is anything I can do, please call. With love -
Desi Sanchez
June 30, 2008
Dear Litzy and Family:
My prayers and condolences are with you and your family. I can understand the loss of a close family member, but nothing can be compare to losing a child. I know the lord knows this, and I am sure that he is, and will be looking at you and your family and sending feelings of assurances, that Joshua has done his work faithfully on this earth, and that for now on he will be giving an important work to do in Heaven. Desi and Marty.
Sam, Denise, Mary and Anna Daniels
June 30, 2008
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
marion
June 30, 2008
Josh could not have chosen a better family to share his two years two months and two days with. Josh has brothers and a sister who love him so much and fantastic parents so full of love. Please know there are thousands of hearts supporting you through this special time. Love Marion 1st floor
The Frassinelli family
June 30, 2008
There are no words to express the depth of our sympathy for your family after this tragic event. We regret that we will be away for Joshua's memorial service; please know our love and prayers will be with you.
Katie Williams
June 30, 2008
Lee,
No words can express my deepest sympathy at this extremely difficult time. Please know that if there is anything that you or your family needs, don't hesitate to ask. You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts.
Larry & Alexis Rich
June 30, 2008
Dear Florian Family:
We are so blessed to know you and your family. Joshua made it possible for us to know you even better. You are in our hearts, our thoughts and our prayers.
Love, The Rich's
Trish Walden
June 30, 2008
Dear Litzy and Family,
We were so saddened to hear about the loss of your beautiful little boy - our hearts and prayers go out to you and Melanee and the entire family. May God give you peace and strength. With love and sympathy, Trish Walden and Friends at CCSHS
linda sparks
June 30, 2008
Dear Litzy and Lee,
I was devastated to read of your loss in the paper. Even though it's been years since James and Emma played as toddlers, I've thought of you often. May God give you strength and comfort at this painful time - and may you always know and feel that little Joshua is safe in the arms of his Father in heaven.
Amy Vasington
June 30, 2008
Dear Litzy, Lee, Ben, Emma and Adam,
Words cannot express how deeply saddened I am for the loss of sweet, precious little Josh. His bright sunshine smile always lit up the room and his exuberant, playful personality brought so much joy to us all. Josh’s time on this earth, although short, was blessed by the love and adoration of such a wonderful family. My heart aches for you all.
Kimberly Embry
June 30, 2008
May the Light of Gods Love warm your hearts during this time of sorrow. God Bless You Joshua!
UHP Local 3837
June 30, 2008
Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Florian Family.
Tara Sanchez
June 30, 2008
Litzy and Lee,
I am extremely sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Your family is in my thoughts.
Martha Fisher
June 30, 2008
Dear Litzy and family,
How lucky was I to actually meet Joshua the week before when you stopped by the Pru office in Granby.
What a beautiful young man all full of smiles and laughter. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family. Fondly, Martha Fisher
Trish & Chris Dugger
June 30, 2008
Dear Lee and family
Our heart aches for the loss of your precious son. Please know that our thoughts and prayer are with you
Jenny Corless
June 30, 2008
Dear Florian Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Joshua was such a happy,beautiful, little boy. He will be missed. We Love you! Our prayers our with you.
Love, Andrew,Jenny, Collin & Layla Corless
pamela hyman
June 30, 2008
Dear Lee and family,
Our hearts ache for you here on the 3rd floor. Our prayers are with you and your wife and children. Joshua was a beautiful child now resting in the arms of Jesus.
Joshua asleep while Mom and Dad danced at a wedding
June 30, 2008
Amy D
June 30, 2008
Some babies come into your life and they touch you in some wonderful way that you can never forget about them. I was lucky enough to have been Joshua's primary nurse in Special Care. His sweet, determined personality was apparent even as a newborn. God is now the lucky one to have this little angel by his side. My heart goes out to you Lee, Elizabeth, and your children. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe McLaughlin
June 29, 2008
Dear Litzy & Family,
We were stunned and saddened to hear about Josh. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe & Donna McLaughlin
Robin Campbell
June 29, 2008
Dear Litzy, Lee, Emma, Ben and Adam - You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are all so sad for you all. The Campbell Family
Dianne Virga
June 29, 2008
Dear Litzy, Lee, Emma, Ben, and Adam;
I was more saddened than words can express to hear about the loss of your precious little boy and I can only begin to imagine the depth of your pain. He was blessed to have such a wonderful family and I was blessed to have known him, if only for a short time. My heart goes out to you.
Linda Edmonds
June 29, 2008
Litzy, Lee, Emma, Ben and Adam,
What a blessing it was to have known Joshua and watched him grow in your loving family. His cheerful spirit will be missed. What a blessing it is to know of the Lord's Plan of Happiness and the promises of eternal families through sacred temple blessings.
The Prophet Joseph Smith said,
“… The only difference between the old and young dying is, one lives longer in heaven and eternal light and glory than the other, and is freed a little sooner from this miserable, wicked world. Notwithstanding all this glory, we for a moment lose sight of it, and mourn the loss, but we do not mourn as those without hope.”
I know that the promised Comforter will wrap you in the loving memories of Joshua that will bring you peace.
Our love and help are here for you.
Love -
Bishop Edmonds, Linda, Joanne, & John-Mark
Melissa Bray
June 29, 2008
We are so sad. We are around the corner if you need us.
Bill and Melissa Bray & Family
June 29, 2008
Dear Lee and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful little boy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. May loving memories comfort you.
Your UCONN friends from Onc 6
Tia Klaus & Family
June 29, 2008
Litzy, Lee & Family,
We cannot express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Our prayers are with all of you.
Tia & Family
Cindy&Fred Lynn Bereaved Parents USA Middlesex Chapter
June 29, 2008
We understand as our son gained his wings in 2003. Our children are the light of our hearts and when we are left to grieve them we can feel so alone with the overwhelming pain, please know you are not. There are many who walk with you and we are near if you ever need . When the world returns to "normal" for everyone else and you are forever changed. During this time hold each other close and we will hold you in our prayers.
Nicole Waiksnoris
June 29, 2008
Litzy and Lee
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Our love to you and your family
The Waiksnoris Family
Joe Wueke
June 29, 2008
Lee, and family,
I was so shocked and saddenned to hear of the tragic loss of your beautiful son.
Though it will be difficult, go forth knowing that our thoughts and prayers go with you.
Kristina Schultz
June 29, 2008
Elizabeth and Lee, Emma, Ben and Adam,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May your family continue with his memory through the love you have for Josh.
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