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Memories and Condolences
for Earl Minshew
John Clover
January 28, 2023
I was stationed with Earl at Plattsburgh AFB, NY. He was a great leader. Rest in peace.
Cathy minshew
July 14, 2022
Another year went by without you,, as they all will until its my turn. My sister Pam joined you and the family a few weeks ago and honestly I would have changed places with her to be with you. My heart still hurts everyday. You took part of me with you and I don't know how to move past missing you. We had so many plans and I can't even think about where our lives would be if you hadn't left. I've decided that I'll never be able to rebuild a life without you so I just stumble along in the one we had without the most important part...you. It wasn't supose to be like this but raising Izzy and Peyton is all that matters now and when God decides there's better things for them I'll be there, with you again.
I love you Earl with every fiber of my being. Till death do us part? I say nope, it's till death brings us together again.
Catherine Minshew
July 15, 2021
13 years. I can't believe it's been 13 years and I still miss you everyday. It feels like yesterday you left me. You were the light in my life my love. Rest in peace and know you were and are loved more than you could have ever imagined.
I love you to the moon and back, and around the world, to the stars and back, times infinity.
Catherine Minshew
July 15, 2020
12 years today. I miss you
Catherine Minshew
July 15, 2020
Hello my love.
11 years and My heart still aches from missing you.
I still have trouble figuring out me without you. Everyday I wake up, go through the motions of living, and lay my head down just to start all over the next day, yet again without you. I try but I have never found where I belong or truly feel wanted. Maybe someday I will find happiness and trust again. You were the light in the darkness.
I love you to the moon and back and around the world, to the stars and back times infinity.
Cathy Minshew
July 14, 2019
I lost the link to write to you for a very long time. I'm sorry. I still talk to you everyday though. It's 11 years and I'm still as lost as I was the day you left. I've never felt the stages of grief as they say it would come. I've never been mad at you for leaving, nor have I accepted that you're gone.
So I guess I'll always grieve, just that it's more internally now since 11 years isn't the norm from what I hear, but then again you loving me so much wasn't normal either from what I've discovered.
You have 2 more grandkids that fill my life right now so I'll write more after they've gone to bed tonight.
I love you to the moon and back, and around the world, to the stars and back times infinity.
Cathy Minshew
September 30, 2017
Still miss you my love ❤
Tammy Nally
February 16, 2012
I am completely saddened I was just surfing the web and thought I would look up my good old friend from the Air Force Earl..and OH MY GOD, I am so sorry to his wife and children... Earl was my good buddy, like an older brother to me in the Air Force... I went and visited him once in Connecticut but oh wow, I dont even know what to say, I am so saddened. Rest in Peace Earl and say hello to my mom, remember you met her when she came to Hill AFB to visit me. God Bless you, you are in my thoughts. I love you Earl.
Bob Shepard
August 30, 2011
Rest in Peace Sarge!
Pamela Crofts
September 30, 2010
Sis, I'm so sorry. I am here if you need me I love you.
cathy minshew
September 30, 2010
I still ache without you,
Thank you for loving me! I love you to the moon and back, and around the world, to the stars and back, times infinity!
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Date: July 20, 2008
From: Tracie
City/State: Clear Creek, Idaho
You have made me a better person for having known you Earl, you will be missed dealy. My thoughts and prayers are with you Cathy as well as all the family and friends whose lives were touched by Earl.
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Date: July 20, 2008
From: Paul Beaudoin
City/State: New York Mills, NY
Earl was always like a brother. I regret not getting to see him since high school. I had hoped to see him this year in September. He is in a far better place now. I hope to join him there someday.
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Date: July 20, 2008
From: Tom Beaulieu
City/State: Westminster, CA
Earl and I were best of friends through high school and over the years. We got together whenever possible and had many a plan for the future... unfortunately those plans are not to be. I will miss him greatly... friends forever! OUR ROOTS ARE FOREVER INTERTWINDED In Loving Memory of Earl Minshew August 27, 1956 - July 16, 2008 With their last breath those we love do not say good-bye... for love is timeless. Instead, they leave with a promise that when they are finally at rest in God, they will continue to be present to us whenever they are called upon. Let us fear not, nor grieve beyond letting go the departure of those we have loved, for like the roots of a tree we are forever intertwined.
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Date: July 21, 2008
From: George and Lori Lee
City/State: Fayetteville NC
You will truly be missed my friend. You taught me alot while we were stationed at Hill AFB and getting email rants from you always made my day. You were a heck of an ammo troop, excellent softball player and second to none as a family man. I miss you already.
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Date: July 21, 2008
From: Anthony Fagiana
City/State: Las Vegas, Nevada
Dear Earl, Thank You for being so wonderful to Cathy, the boys, Mistie, the baby, and everyone else for all these years. You may have had a gruff exterior, but it was obvious there was a beautiful, loving heart and soul under that tough outer layer. It was so wonderful to see you hold my son on your chest, and to see how much you loved being a Grandpa. I will tell him all about you, don`t worry. Thank You for being such a good Dad to Mistie. She really appreciated your caring, and your love. And everyone knows that Cathy has never seemed happier than when she was with you. You were her love, and you were taken from her much too soon. We will be strong for her, but nothing will replace you. And finally, your boys love you even more than you could`ve known. They are miniature versions of you, and we all love them very, very much. It won`t be easy for them, but we all know you`ll be watching over them forever. I`ll miss you a lot, and I want you to know how very much this entire family will miss you. Be at peace in Heaven, and know that we will think of you often, and with lots of love and good memories. I`m so sorry you had to go. Love you, Sir.
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Date: July 21, 2008
From: Nathan & Arster Minor
City/State: Las Vegas
Earl, It was truly a blessing having you enter into our lives through Nathan working with you at Southwest Ailines in Baltimore and Arster working with you and Cathy at Southwest Airlines in Ontario, California. You will truly be missed. Your spirit can be rest assured that Cathy is a beloved friend of mine and that if she needs us for anything, we have got her back (as always). Thank you for the rides you`ve given me from gate to gate (when I didn`t feel like walking...LOL). You will truly be missed. Save a place for us up there because we will all see each other again. Arster & Nathan Minor Southwest Airlines
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Date: July 21, 2008
From: Rich Armellino
City/State: Las Vegas
Earl, Many thanks for your kindness to Cathy and the children. All my hopes and prayers are with you and your family. May peace and love with the lord be with you all.
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Date: July 21, 2008
From: Wilhelm Kuhnle
City/State: Wantagh
Of course, I first want to send my condolences to Earl`s family. I realize this is an extremely difficult time for all of you. Although I only recently came to know Earl, I appreciate the friendship we shared while both experiencing serious illness. It was a brief but meaningful friendship and Earl was a great source of comfort to me. I hope that I was able, in at least some small measure, to be of comfort to him as well. With deepest sympathy, Wilhelm (Bill) Kuhnle and Family.
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Date: July 21, 2008
From: Sue Beaudoin Schober
City/State: Tucson AZ
Earl, was friend from Loring. He was a wild and crazy guy, always fun to be around. Iam sorry to hear of his passing. I was hoping to see him when I go to Las Vegas. He will forever be missed by all that knew him. My sincere condolences to his family. May Earl rest in the arms of the Lord.
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Date: July 23, 2008
From: Daniel Bashor
City/State: las vegas
You were my mentor, my friend, and the one person i could always turn to. I miss you and you will always hold a place in my thoughts and in my heart
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Date: July 23, 2008
From: Mistie Fagiana
City/State: Las Vegas, NV
Earl, you were such a wonderful Husband to my Mom, and you`ll never know how much I appreciated that. You were always there for ALL your children, even those not yours by blood. You fought for your life as hard as you fought for your country. Anthony and I will keep your memory alive in all the wonderful stories we will share with your Grandson. He will always think of you when we watch Spongebob. You always told me to "lighten up", so I promise I will do that. You taught me a very valuable lesson... life is too short! Rest in Peace. I love you.
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Date: July 27, 2008
From: Tom Minshew
City/State: Pittsburgh PA
As your first born son, I do have memories of you when I was young. I wish I could have gotten to know you now that I`ve gotten older. I always thought we`d have more time.
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Date: July 28, 2008
From: Joey Trinidad
City/State: Las Vegas
WOW! I never thought you would have been taken from us so soon. I think everyone is brought here for something and I know you were brought here to make a very special family very happy. No matter where we go in life or what we do, I hope you know that you will be apart of us. You made people laugh, love and grow, as for me, you are someone who can never be forgotten. Mistie and I to this day joke about when we went out to see you and Mom back east and how it felt like days in the air. You welcomed me into your life with no question when I have had my own blood turn away. I will do my best to help take care of the family for you now that your gone. It will never be the same with out you and every chance I get I will look up and say hi.... And to remind you to save some seats for us. Someday we will all see you again! You will always be loved and missed! joey.
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Date: July 29, 2008
From: Ruth Hirt (Raabe)
City/State: Rantoul
What a shock it was to hear about your passing. I had not received a joke from you in a while but that was not unusual. You and I had a blast when we were at Loring AFB. I am glad I was able to see you for a short time when I came to Vegas a couple of years ago. You had not changed at all. I sure will miss you! Now I know what your birthday is!!! You would never tell me...just remind me that I was a few months older. You have filled a very special place in my heart. You will be missed.
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Date: July 29, 2008
From: mandy cheney
City/State: Las Vegas NV
First of all I want to let Cathy know how very sorry I am to have heard of her loss. I grew up as one of Cathys kids,always called her mom. The life she lived was dedicated to mostly work and her children. When I found out that Cathy met earl and finnaly TRULY found love it made me more than happy and very thankfull.I belive it was gods gift to her for all the rough times she had endured in her life.If Earl was sent to earth to fullfill anything in life im so thankfull it was to make my second mom as happy as she was to have him as her husband. Thank you for being such a huge part in my best friend mistys life and leaving so many wonderful memories behind. Its not the quantity of life its the quality and I know you gave that to your family. your never forgotten just moved on...god bless you and all the lives you have touched... Mandy Cheney
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Date: July 30, 2008
From: Michael Monteith
City/State: Wolfeboro, N.H.
Great memories. Will be sorely missed.
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Date: July 31, 2008
From: your loving wife, cathy
City/State: Las Vegas
What can I say to you now that our time together has passed so quickly? You promised you would never leave me. Even when you knew how sick you were, you still continued to fight to stay with me. You were so strong! You told me you had never loved anyone the way you loved me and I know that is true, I also have never loved anyone the way I love you. You will always remain in my heart and on my butt, LOL (Yep that tattoo of your name will forever stay right there) You left me better than you found me, as a friend, a person, and as your wife. You told me several times if you had one wish it would have been to have met me many years ago when we were still very young, so we would have made ALL our choices in life together, I hope we get that chance if there is another go around. It is so hard without you right now and I feel that my life will never again be right. I miss you so much my heart breaks but I know you are with God waiting for me to join you when they lay me down beside you. Until then I will do my best to keep my promise and take care of ALL our children. Your memory will be forever embedded in our minds and hearts; I love you so much more than words can say. Thank you for loving me! I love you to the moon and back, and around the world, to the stars and back, times infinity! God be with you my love, forever and always your wife, Cathy
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Date: August 01, 2008
From: Joe DeKasha
City/State: North Las Vegas
You will be missed by all, it is not the same around here any longer. I will always admire the way you kept your spirits high during your illness. Rest in peace my friend you are in a much better place.
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Date: August 01, 2008
From: Don Meurett
City/State: Bangkok Thailand
To my POL Brother Rest in Peace To the Family My Condolences I am Very Sorry for your Loss. POL is a Family into its self and we morn the passing of all our Brothers and Sisters. Don Meurett Ret. USAF POL Bangkok Thailand
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Date: August 01, 2008
From: Lexi Suafoa
City/State: LAS VEGAS
Earl... I swear I just heard your cough the other day. That was how I was able to detect that you were coming behind me if not in sight. Although we had our moments of being stubborn and locking horns, we always knew that it was to improve the work force and maintain quality customer care. There would have been more (cabin service agents) at your memorial service, but who would be left to clean VIRGIN???(LOL) My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and especially your boys for their loss. I know you used to talk about them with a passion that only a father can have. But one day, you, your wife, your children and the rest of the family will all be re-united in the KINGDOM OF GOD which you now call home. If you see my MOM up there, would you please let her know that I miss her with all my heart?
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Date: August 02, 2008
From: SEAN HARRISON
City/State: HARTFORD, CT.
Earl, may God Bless you now that you have gone on. When Cathy gave me notice of your death, it took my breath away. I know being the type of person you were, you weren`t going down without a fight. I want to thank you for mentoring me and showing me the ropes while you were at Southwest in Hartford. You always were tough and strong and for that I had no choice but to respect you. You meant business and that was well understood. I often tell people at Southwest that I was trained by the best and that included you. You will be missed. I`m sorry that you had to leave and I`m sorry I was unable to get to LAS to pay my respects. May God Bless You and your family. I know how much you adored and loved Cathy and your kids. Take care bro`.
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Date: August 04, 2008
From: Sharon Aaron
City/State: Las Vegas
We miss you around the airport Earl! You were always here to help us in any way needed. Nothing was too much trouble. My sincere condolences to Cathy and the children. I cannot imagine the heartbreak they must feel. You were so young. Sharon Aarnon - Virgin Atlantic Airways
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Date: August 05, 2008
From: SANDI WEBB
City/State: LAS VEGAS
EARL YOU ARE TRULY MISSED AT THE AIRPORT! IT IS SO QUIET HERE IN THIS OFFICE AND LONELY. TODAY I HEARD "THE DUKE OF EARL" SONG ON THE OLDIES STATION WE LISTEN TO AND REMEMBERED HOW MUCH YOU DISLIKED THIS SONG. I`LL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT WHEN I HEAR THAT SONG AND YOU. MY HEART GOES OUT TO CATHY AND THE BOYS IN THEIR GRIEF. AS FOR YOU MY FRIEND AND COWORKER, YOU ARE IN A MUCH BETTER PLACE AND NOW HAVE ALL YOUR HAIR BACK AND YOUR BEARD AND MUSTACHE!!!! AT SOME POINT IN TIME, WE`LL ALL SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN. I LOOK FORWARD TO THAT MOMENT WHEN I CAN SEE YOU, MY FATHER AND MY MOTHER. UNTIL THAT TIME CHEERS!!!! CATHY, MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND THE BOYS.
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Date: August 06, 2008
From: Cola Flowers
City/State: Springfield, Ma
I`m so sorry to hear of the passing of Earl. Earl was one of my first supervisor`s at Southwest Airlines. I also need to mention that he was my favorite of all time. He taught me the value of hard work. I haven`t spoken to Earl in a couple of years.His name still comes up in the station time to time when we think back to the old days. Take care Cathy and GOD BLESS you and his children. He will be deeply missed. Ps. Earl, thanks for explaining to me what a Harley was.
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Date: August 11, 2008
From: James and Patricia Fagiana
City/State: Las Vegas, NV
To Cathy, Shawn and Morgan... we are so glad we got to know Earl so well, and to spend time with him as a family. We are so sorry for his loss. We will all miss him very much. We were so happy when Earl was there at the hospital (for 12 hours... whew!)when DJ was born. We will always have those wonderful pictures and memories to look back on. We`ll always be there... Love, Jim and Pat
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Date: August 13, 2008
From: Jorden smith
City/State: Las Vegas
Dear Earl, I know you were my stepdad, but I thought of you as so much more. Thank you for understanding me, getting mad at me and trying to make me see that you wanted the best for me. I want you to know that you were a GREAT dad and I will miss you very much. I am so sorry I was not there when you left us but my heart was and I will remember how much you loved us. You made our family complete. Thank you for making my mom the happiest she had ever been. I will help take care of her for you don`t worry and I promise I will make you proud of me! I miss you, love Jorden
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Date: August 15, 2008
From: Joann Langan
City/State: Beachwood, New Jersey
Dear Earl How do you say "Good Bye"? You`ve been my friend longer than I can remember. You have always been a part of my life. You`re my friend, my "Bud", My Brother. We would be hundreds or thousands of miles away, but a phone call was like you were across the street and we saw each other yesterday.I could talk to you about things in life that I could never say to my brothers by blood. You`ve always been there when it counted. You drove hours to pick me up when I flipped my car over in the snow after we went skiing. Also I never expected you to be there when my Mom passed away, but you flew in without me even calling. You always maintained a rough exterior to cover your Golden Heart. You didn`t fool anyone who knew you well. Looking at Shawn and Morgan or Morgan and Shawn I can`t decide who looks more like you, But it brought me back to the old days when when I was in 5th grade and you were in 6th. You will live on through them. Love You BUD Joann
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Date: August 17, 2008
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
I would like to thank all of Earl freinds for their heart felt messages at this time of grief. He was a great man who had many friends all over the world, he touch many lives. My brother was much older than me and we only just started spending time toghter when god took him from us. Cathy was the love of his life, the boys were his other passion... the three of them made him whole. I do have fond memories of Earl and he will always be my big brother forever.My mother,my aunt Terry and myself greive everyday. I love him deeply and I will see him again... I know he is watching over me. I LOVE YOU MY BROTHER !
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Date: August 17, 2008
From: morgan minshew
City/State: las vegas
My dad was a great man, the man who wasn`t afraid to do anything. My dad was always the funny guy of his pack, he was the one who kept the family running, but he still is right now. My dad said and promised to me and the family that he wouldn`t die from cancer and he kept that promise it was not cancer that took him to God. My dad will always be with me. I LOVE U PUFF DADDY, and I promise to be a good teenager when i turn 13 and a good man after that.
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Date: August 17, 2008
From: Shawn Minshew
City/State: Las Vegas
There are no words that can descibe how good of a man he was and is. And he is with god now, he is all out of pain and has no more trouble breathing. I loved my dad and i will always love him and i will never foget him. He is always going to be in my heart and everyones hearts. i will never forget him because he was my best friend. i loved him more than anything. I`ll miss him. love Shawn
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Date: August 18, 2008
From: Kenny Christman
City/State: Yelm, Washington
He was the best uncle I could possibly ask for.Even though he was in alot of pain he was really nice guy.It was easy to get along with him no matter what.He was always there caring for me when ever I was in alot of pain.And thats how I was when ever he was in pain.I liked talking to him about classic rock.I loved alot and I`m pretty darn sure he loved me as well.It was sad to see him go but he is in a place were he is not sick.I`m happy for him that he is not sick and in that horrible pain no more.
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Date: August 18, 2008
From: Dave Christman
City/State: Yelm, WA
Earl, I want to thank you for coming into our lives. I was very suprised and impressed when i met him for the first time. I will always look upto him. He made my sister so happy and i can never thank him enough for all he did and tried to do. We never got to spend alot of time togetger but we enjoyed the time we did have. I will miss talking politics with him.... he would always leave me speechless. So long BROTHR and may you forever rest in peace.
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Date: August 19, 2008
From: Domenick and Rosemary Fugarino
City/State: Las Vegas, NV
Earl exhibited some of the best and most prized of human traits that enriched all who came in contact with him. Loyalty to country, and it`s cause. He was willing to sacrifice and accept any responsibilities, even when it was difficult at that moment to meet those responsibilities. Earl loved his wife Cathy, and his boys Morgan and Shawn. He disciplined with fairness, love, intelligence and consistency. Character development was very important to him. Earl will be missed, but he left us a legacy of deeds to emulate and live by.
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Date: August 29, 2008
From: cathy Minshew
City/State: Las Vegas
Well sweetheart I made it through the 1st month without you, and made it through your birthday, barely. It has been so hard, I miss you so much, but you had alot of wonderful friends and family who have been there to help. I hope someday I can quit crying and smile again. I feel like that part of me that held the joy in life is gone and will never be back. I think I may have buried it with you, please hold on to it for me until we are together again. I love you!!! The kids are doing well but miss you lot, you would be very proud of how grown up they have become in the last month.They have a rough road ahead without your guidance, Please watch over them! They send their love too
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Date: September 18, 2008
From: joseph wilson
City/State: washington, dc
Sgt Minshew, I first met Sgt Minshew (He was a Staff Sergeant) at Carswell. He was fun to be around, as well as learn from. His temperament was inviting because he was practical in voicing his opinion, not controversial. It`s been years. Another former Ammo troop and I were talking about him yesterday. I decided to look him up and to my dismay found that he was deceased. I know the world will miss a person who if he`s a friend you have a good one; and if he`s not, you won`t know it because he wasn`t a destroyer of people`s confidence, just nonsense. His family is in my prayers. AMMMO!!!!! AAAHUUUFFFF!!!! Joe Wilson.
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Date: October 05, 2008
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison, New Jersey
It is over 2 months now and it seems like yesterday...you have been gone awhile now. We miss you more and more each passing day. I keep you in my thoghts and close to my heart till I see you again. I hope Cathy and the kids are as well as can be...I speak with her often but New Jersey is far away from Las Vegas. Your brother and nephews are well and miss you too. You were an honorable man who was loved by many and missed by all... I Love You My Brother !
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Date: October 22, 2008
From: wendy
City/State: las vegas
I LOVE YOU EARL. I MISS YOU SO MUCH. i WISH I CAN CUSS YOU OUT SOMETIMES, GOD KNOWS YOU DESERVE IT.YOU SHOULD SEE CATHY SHE IS BEAUTIFUL. SHE STILL NEEDS TO GAIN WEIGHT. I KEEP TELLING HER YOU ALWAYS WANTED A PLUS WOMEN OR ME AND YOU WOULDNT HAVE NOT BEEN FRIENDS.BUT YOUR FAMILY IS DOING FINE. SHE IS DOING PERFECTLY. WELL I GOTTA GO MY PLANE IS ON THE GROUND YOU KNOW HOW THAT IS. ILL TALK TO YOU LATER. YOUR PLUS SIZE FRIEND WENDY...... P.S TELL CATHY I WANT THE RAM LOL
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Date: October 26, 2008
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison, N.J.
I don`t know what to say ...the season changed and you are not here. I miss the sound of your voice and the smile on your face.The holidays are coming and I can only hope with the love and support we will get thru this. Earl loved the holidays so please lets all share alittle bit for him this year. I love you my brother!!!!
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Date: November 02, 2008
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison, New Jersey
Halloween has passed and fall has come.The Giants are winning and Thanksgiving is coming.I miss you so...it is rather overwhelming.It is getting cold here and I know Earl hated the cold so I hope the weather is good.I know Cathy is taking great care of the boys...and I know you are watching over us all. I love you my Brother !!!!!!
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Date: November 05, 2008
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
Well I finally made it to the internet. Now I can be intouch with Cathy and the kids all the time and still write to you Earl and let you know mom and Aunt Terry are thinking about you every day. Frank and Ryan and Tyler miss you too.I keep finding pictures of us from back in the day before things got so bad and you had to fight so hard to keep a smile on your face. I love you more than words will ever say and I kwow Frank does too. Till next time...I love you my Brother!
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Date: November 10, 2008
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
The leaves have almost fallen and it`s getting cold now.Tomorrow is Veteran`s Day and God bless you for being the man that you were and all the other men out there who fight and protect us and our country. You lived strong!This used to be my favorite time of year...you took your last breath with me and I quess maybe I took a few of my first with you.....I WISH YOU WERE HERE-ILOVE YOU MY BROTHER !!!!!!!
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Date: November 11, 2008
From: cathy minshew
City/State: las vegas
It`s veterans day and I woke this morning at 1am and was not able to go back to sleep thinking about you and how much you gave for your country, and that you did it because you loved defending the stars and stripes and what they stand for. God bless you for it honey, even if our country won`t. The kids and I built you a pretty cool memorial, complete with a flag and an F16 at your grave. We hung pictures of you, and some of the funeral and even a guest book if someone wants to write you a note. You in the end gave your life for our country and it hurts so much to know I will never hold you in my arms again or hear your voice that I wish I was beside you already. There is still not a day go by that I don`t cry, not for you but for me and how much this hurts and how much I miss you. I Love you and pray you hear me in the night....Cathy
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Date: November 18, 2008
From: Anthony
City/State: Las Vegas
Hey, Earl, Well, time may heal all wounds, but I think it`s going to be an awful long time before anyone can feel completely at peace with your absence. Everyone is still hurting very badly from the pain of missing you. I really miss talking to you. And we all miss seeing DJ cuddle on your chest. Cathy is and always will be in love with you, as you already know. Donna and all the rest of your loving family still cry because we`re not fortunate enough to be where you are. We`ll try to celebrate your life through the coming holidays, and try to help everyone wipe the tears aside for a little while, and do what you`d want us to do - enjoy great stories about you! You`re a big part of all our lives, and you always will be. Please continue to watch over the boys... they miss you so much. We will try to help them manage their way as they get older, and always talk with them about you, so they always remember. With the memory those two boys have, I doubt they`ll forget one thing about you, ever. With all our love, as always...
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Date: November 23, 2008
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and I really have nothing to give thanks for.Maybe that Earl is no longer suffering or that he is with our other beloved relatives that have pasted but call me selfish I would rather have him here with me and Cathy & the boys. He was proud of little Domenick...his first grandson, to hold him in his arms ment the world to him.He had such love for everyone..if he loved you-you knew it, if he didn`t he kept it to himself. Four days to Thanksgiving and my 40 birthday...a day we were to spend toghether but that is not to be. I will not celebrate this year for there is nothing to be happy about. I haven`t been here in awhile because I cry all the time and it`s hard to type. I know everyone will be thinking of him this Thanksgiving....thanking god for taking his pain and suffering but also we are left with my such a good man when he finally had everything he wanted in life. I can only hope he is watching over me and knows my heart breaks every day... I LOVE YOU MY BROTHER!!!!
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Date: November 27, 2008
From: DonnaMinshew
City/State: Edison,NewJersey
Happy Thanksgiving Earl... I miss you
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Date: December 16, 2008
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison, New Jersey
It`s been five months now and it still feels like it was yesterday. I can`t seem to get over the fact that you are really gone.I really thought it was going to get easier but I was wrong.Not a day goes by without you. All I can see is your last breath and I wish it had been mine instead of yours...I Love you my brother!!!
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Date: December 16, 2008
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison, New Jersey
It`s been five months now and it still feels like it was yesterday. I can`t seem to get over the fact that you are really gone.I really thought it was going to get easier but I was wrong.Not a day goes by without you. All I can see is your last breath and I wish it had been mine instead of yours...I Love you my brother!!!
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Date: December 16, 2008
From: cathy minshew
City/State: las vegas
When the doctors told us last year that we had to cancel our cruise for our anniversary and my birthday, I know how hurt you were, and you promised me that we would go next year when you were well. I want you to know that I kept that promise for you. You did get better; it was just in Gods way not mine. I cried a lot and wandered the ship alone most of the time but I got trough it and actually felt a little better. I still cry every day but I can remember things about you without sobbing. I still wish everyday that we were together. I know I still have work to do here and I know it will someday be over but I can only hope that it wonýt be too long until we are together again. A lady came up to me the other night while I was Christmas shopping for the baby and told me that she was a physic and told me that it was too bad I never smiled anymore and that I was in so much pain, but assured me there was happiness to come and I had a long life ahead of me. Some physic, little did she know I buried you, my life and my happiness several months ago. I miss you with all my heart! I tell God every night what a special man you wereý but he knows that, itýs one of the reasons he took youý. I love you to the moon and back, and around the world, to the stars and back times infinity! Cat
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Date: December 17, 2008
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
Well,I got the Christmas cards out finally. They were actually a combination of Christmas/Thank You/finally getting intouch with those friends that could not make it for your funeral or dad`s funeral in May.I dragged my self for weeks about the cards but knew I had to get them out.The holidays just aren`t the same.I just started to get to really know you as my brother who excepted me for me...and as Cat and the kids know I am a character in my own.I just keep going back to that last breath we took together and why it was you and not me.I wish there was more I could do for Cat & the boys but I know you are with them always...until I see you again...I Love you my brother!!!
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Date: December 18, 2008
From: Dr. Donald M. Minshew
City/State: Lake City, FL
I encountered this memorial book as I searched for entries to our geneological records. I don`t know how Earl connects to me, but with the Minshew name there has to be one. I felt a kinship: I was born August 18, 1956. My prayers are with you all as you pass through this first Christmas without him. Rich blessings, Dr. Donald Minshew, Senior Pastor, Wellborn Baptist Church, Wellborn, Florida ([email protected])
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Date: December 26, 2008
From: cathy
City/State: las
Merry Christmas honeyý Well, the last message I wrote shows I can`t cry and type at the same time. I miss you so much. I spoke with Tom the other day, he misses talking to you too. Mom, Terry and Donna are hanging in there. It`s still tuff to talk about you with Mom, I feel like I let her down not being able to keep you alive. I gave the Christmas Box Angel white roses from her, for you, during the Christmas memorial at the cemetery since she couldn`t be there. I cried a lot. I also tried hard to give the kids and the baby a good Christmas but it was all show, my heart wasnýt in it this year. Christmas was sad when the kids went to CT and I was all alone with my thoughts of you, and the many things I wish I could have said and done or changed and it hurt so badly. I got plenty of invitations to dinners and such but I am not ready to be me, without you. I wonder if there will ever be a time that I will be happy with who I am, instead of grieve for who we were. Waiting for forever, I love you, Cat
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Date: December 31, 2008
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
It seems like it was just last New Years Eve that we spent together with Mistie & Anthony but it has been two years already. I can remember that night so clearly...drinking in the Hilton parking deck,walking the strip,watching people trying to climb the light poles,trying not to step in the puddles of puke and there are many.The thing is it was just two years ago and you are gone now...I just can`t seem to understand it yet,I won`t understand it for a long while...maybe never.I started this thing last year and it is 2009 now.I wish I could go back and do it all over again.I think all of his friends missed him in there own way this holiday season.I wish I could have been there for Cat,she must have had that empty feeling because I know I did.I can only try to be a better person because I know that is how you would want me to be.I miss you every day.I love you my brother!!!!
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Date: January 30, 2009
From: cathy
City/State: las Vegas
The kids are doing great, they get bigger every day. You would be pround of them. Morgan always knows when I have been missing you really bad and can tell no matter how hard I try to hide it from them and pretend all is well. He is too smart for his own good sometimes, and it reminds me a little of you. I got your message yesterday loud and clear, the kids saw it to and said it was from you and I know they are right. How often do you walk in to a store and pick up a display iphone to look at it, press several icons including the text message icon on the phone and have it say: "cathyloveyouljnnnsjrygf" in the "to box" of the text messages without typing a thing. I love you too
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Date: February 14, 2009
From: Nellie Hathorn
City/State: El Paso, TX
I was deeply saddened to hear the news of Earl`s passing only today. Earl was a co-worker at SWA and a friend. We had many laughs together at work and I got to see the relationship with his wife turn from friendship to love. I also know how much his children meant to him. I pray for all those that miss him and that their hearts will healand that their pain will lessen knowing that he is healthy and happy in heaven. Nellie Hathorn
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Date: February 20, 2009
From: cathy
City/State: Las Vegas
Hey baby, it`s been 7 months and I`m still crying as I write this, so I know there will never come a day that I don`t fall apart thininkg about you. There has been so much that has gone on over the last few months. I have sole custody of the kids now from the CT courts and the Nv courts are entering the order in March. The boys are so happy that they get to stay with me instead of go back to their mom. I did it baby, I kept my promise that I made to you the day you left us. another change is i bought a new house and am going to rent out ours. it`s only a few blocks from our house. I can`t sell it because you are everywhere there and maybe that`s also a resaon I can`t stay there right now, everyday when I come home from work I walk in and I still expect to see you there. At night I still see you standing in the bathroom doorway and it makes my heart ache and then the tears fall. I thought I would find comfort in feeling you everywhere but it is not the case. I hope someday I can feel that and will maybe move back, but for now forgive me for leaving the home we worked so hard on together. I wished mom happy birthday for you yesterday and sent her flowers, she also still has a hard time with losing you and we ended up crying. Both of tried to talk God into taking us and leaving you but he didn`t and it`s still so sad. I MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH! I love you, Cat
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Date: February 22, 2009
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
Well,I will see you in a few hours.I can`t wait t be back.Finaly I see you again in the stars...see you soon. I love you my brother!!!
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Date: March 03, 2009
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
Well Cathy,myself and the boys went to the races this past weekend and we had a good time. It was difficult to be there without you knowing that I was only there because I had your ticket...that kind of weighed over my head a bit actually alot. You should have been there with your family that love you so much and miss you so much...it just wasn`t or should I say something terribly was missing and that thing was you. I tried my best to put on that front and we all made it thru but I know you should have been there and not me...but thank you for letting me share that with them. I only hope I was of some help to Cathy of course no where near as much as you would have been.I am here in Vegas for a few more days and I will look up in the sky at night to see you and as you know I miss you and I Love You My Brother!!!
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Date: April 08, 2009
From: cathy
City/State: las Vegas
Time has not healed the any of the pain I feel missing you. I don`t know what to do without you. I hope God had a special reason for taking you away from me because he took the light of my life and I am crying in a darkness that will always be around me now. I wish you were here, I love you
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Date: April 20, 2009
From: Ken Donaghy
City/State: Clearfield, Utah
Cathy: I heard of Earl`s passing last week from another Ammo troop here in Utah. We had known each other for several years. Earl will always be remembered as great friend. Earl, I know I don`t have to remind you of this: IYAAYAS
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Date: April 22, 2009
From: cathy Minshew
City/State: las Vegas
Thank you to all of Earls friends that have taken the time to leave thier thoughts and well wishes. It does help when I read that he was loved and liked by so many others out there. 9 months ago today I said my last good bye before we layed you to rest with God. I don`t know how I have made it this long without you. I still miss you so bad it hurts and no one really understands how much we were intertwined. You were and are the love of my life. There has never been, or will ever be an other to fill my heart and life the way you did. I have found a place that people like me can go that no one thinks we are crazy and talk about our feelings. It`s called legacy.com/when a spouse or partner dies. I have found so many other people there that miss their loved one like I miss you. I hope you are with all of them and they know we all grieve for those of you who are at Gods side instead of ours. I love you to the moon and back and around the world to the stars and back times infinity.. still waiting for forever, I miss you my love, Cat
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Date: May 01, 2009
From: cathy minshew
City/State: las vegas
Hi honey, I miss you so much I feels like my heart is being ripped out everyday over and over againýI just canýt seem to get past all the thoughts that are running through my head all the time, the things like: I wish I would haveý.why didnýt I ýI should haveýhow could I haveýif onlyýand most of all, Iým so sorry for all the pain you suffered that I didnýt see and should have. I know now you hid so much from me and were so strong and never complained, and when I look back I get so made at myself for not seeing what was right in front of my face. I feel I should have seen you were leaving me but didnýt, and then maybe I could have stopped it. Maybe I could have done something to keep you with me longer and missed my chance. I know your pain is gone and I should be happy for you now that you are no longer suffering but I miss you so much itýs hard to think about anything but wanting you with me. Iým trying to be strong like you but Iým no good at itýI want you back so bad it hurts so muchýI want it to stop but donýt know how to. Please honey ask God to help me, will it ever get better without you?
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Date: May 10, 2009
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
It`s Mother`s Day and mom didn`t that call this year.I can`t imagine how that felt.Well I know how it feels not to be able to hear you anymore.I went to a place we in Jersey affectionately call " The System" best burgers you can get after a long night of drinking is over and I thought of all the times we went there after "The Nut" or "The Derby" simple places for simple things.I miss all those simple things we did togther.It will be a year the 13th.the old man past and soon it will be a year for you too.Where has the time gone?Not a day goes by without you and everyday gets harder coming up to your year anniversary...your last breath...always makes me cry....till I see you-I love you my Brother xoxox!!!
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Date: May 21, 2009
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
Just when I thought things where looking up-things go terribly wrong. I keep asking myself why it wasn`t me that was choosen or why he should have taken me. I have no children who depend on me,I have no husband who loves me and he had all of that. We are still completely devastated by the lose of such a great man. I have been at a lose for almost a year now and still can`t find the time or the words to find comfort in the fact that he is in a better place or that he is not suffering...call me selfish but I want him back...here with me and the kids and Cathy where he belongs.As with Cathy I long to see him again if only for a minute just to say "Hi,I love you bro,calling from the right coast" Nothing will ever change only time will pass-until I see you again...I love you my Brother! xoxoxoxo
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Date: June 17, 2009
From: cathy
City/State: las vegas
it`s 11 months and it feels like 11 minutes in one respect and 11 years in another. I miss you so very much my love. The kids and I talk alot about you everyday. They miss you too only they are better at it than I am, I smile with them when they laugh and remember something you said or did when inside my heart is so bruised and battered the ache takes my breath away and I cry myself to sleep holding my blanket with your picture on it. It will be a hard summer without you and without the kids when they visit CT but I am praying God will get me through it. I am taking the kids to Jersey to vist Mom and Terry on Saturday and I hope Mom and I can get through the visit without breaking down because your not there. Donna I`m sure will be the life saver. I am watching over the boys just like I promised and am doing my best to keep them safe and happy but I am no replacement for you and your guidance, so ask God to help me watch over them for you. I love you to the moon and back, and around the world, to the stars and back times infinity! Cat
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Date: June 19, 2009
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
It was just this time last year that I was with you for your last surgery...before Father`s Day.We celebrated that day with such love and happiness-not thinking it would be our last one together.We bought you the "Cadillac Escalade"of bbq grills and I will never forget the smile you had and hug you gave me-like it would never end.If I knew then that was the last time I would look into your eyes I would have never got on that plane.When you dropped me off at the airport you said"Hurry back"and I didn`t make in time.My last words to you on the phone were"Hold on,I`m coming" and you said"Okay,I love you".I`m sorry I left you...you will never know how sorry I am that I left you- I Love you my Brother xoxoxox
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Date: June 19, 2009
From: Anthony
City/State: Las Vegas
Earl... It`s getting close to one year now, and we`re all remembering you, and how important you were to this family. Nothing seems right in this family right now. You were right about so many things. I wish you were here for guidance, and just to talk to you again. Noone wants you back more than Cathy does. Your boys are hanging in there, and Cathy is like a miracle in how strong she is... You`d love DJ - he`s adorable and happy all the time. Rest in peace, and we think of you often. ~ Ant
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Date: June 20, 2009
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
I was with Cathy and the boys today-and my how they have grown.We had all the Minshew boys together Shawn,Morgan,Ryan & Tyler.Shawn & Morgan are so much like you-talking,walking and just being.Ryan & Tyler are my brother Frank`s sons and they are also look alikes too-they never really got to know you but I tell them about you all the time and they love you thru me.Minshew boys all have the same features,I guess maybe I was the mistake in the bunch because I am the only girl.Tomorrow is Father`s Day and even though you were my big brother-I looked up to you like you were my father too.My heart beats extra every day...if not for me-just for you.Happy Father`s Day! I Love You My Brother xoxoxox!
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Date: July 10, 2009
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
It was about a year ago today that I received that dreadfull call...he went to the hospital and he would never wake up again-I would never hear his voice-his laugh or his yell ! I should have left right then-just left-screw everything else and gone,but no I waited till the next day to gather myself and it was to late-I was too late for him...I let him down-I let him go without me.Now all I can do is cry and think and think and think and think and cry alone just like I let him.You took your last breath with me and I take that one deep break with you every day for you only because of you...not for me.I don`t know if you know just how much I Love You My Brother but as the days draw nearer the longer they become-
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Date: August 13, 2009
From: cathy minshew
City/State: las vegas
Donna and I walked on the beach in Hawaii and talked about you and how much you meant to us on the 16th then we made beautiful purple lei`s and tied your prayer card on one and went to the chapel on the ship then said a prayer and threw them over board into the ocean off the coast of Kona for you on the 22nd. I cried alot and so did Donna but I know you were with us. My heart is still empty without you and the pain is still just as sharp as it was the day you left but somehow we managed to have a good time while we were there...thank you
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Date: August 27, 2009
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
Wishing you a Happy Birthday today,it is your 53rd.I know you are out there splitting time between us in Jersey and Cathy & the kids in Vegas.Hawaii was beautiful,something I am so glad I did and I couldn`t done it with anyone but Cathy. We talked about you and we laughed and cried and things happened that showed us you were with us the whole time. I hate leaving Vegas because I have to leave you.By now I should be able to get thru a day without crying but that just doesn`t happen-Well"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" I love you my Brother xoxoxo!
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Date: September 02, 2009
From: cathy minshew
City/State: las vegas
I wanted to tell you happy birthday, but you already know that...we went to your grave and took a bucket of chicken and a cake with candles and called Donna and sang happy birthday to you and had a picnic. I know you were with us, because after we ate and sang Morgan said we should put the music on in the truck so we could listen to your radio station. We sat and listened and talked about you, and when I said "ok guys it`s time to go" and out of nowhere Blue Oyster Cult came on and it was your song, the one we played at your funeral, Don`t fear the reaper!! We all cried and sat in silence while it played... my heart breaks that your not where we can touch you, but know that even though your gone you still touch us...I love you to the moon and back and around the world, to the stars and back times infinity...your loving wife, Cat
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Date: September 15, 2009
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
Well,it is that time of year again,the season is changing and you are not here. I know I did this last year too but I guess I haven`t gotten past this yet. I go back and read what everyone has wrote and just think that this is all so...if I could just go back to New Year`s Eve 2006 and change eveything we wouldn`t be doing this page or writing this stuff or always crying about it.I don`t know if anybody ever reads this except me & Cathy but Earl had so much more to give and do.I would go back to that one night and change the world...I Love You My Brother xoxoxo
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Date: November 05, 2009
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
Well brother-the Yankees win,the Yankees win !!!! I bet you were there,no I know you were there sitting right next to the dugout with a beer in your hand and your beat up old cap on,wish I could have been there with you-I love you my brother xoxoxox
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Date: November 26, 2009
From: Donna Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
Enjoy your Thanksgiving because I can`t really say it`s all that happy.
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Date: December 04, 2009
From: Donne Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
Well,aunt Terry passed away today.She was at peaceand thank god her pain is over.She was tired and she missed you so-now she is with you and she will be happy with uncle Art,aunt Irene and Pop-Pop..take care of her till we grt there...I love you my brother....
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Date: December 26, 2009
From: Donna MInshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
Well,Christmas came and went this year.The only reason we even put a tree up and decorated was because we(mom & I)promised aunt Terry that her house would be just as nice as it always was.Frank even put up and decorated the tree,I on the other hand did not this year-just had no feeling for it.Without my four nephews,let`s just say they give you a reason for being...I know I am here for that,I just don`t know what that is yet so all I can say is I love you my brother,Merry Christmas !!!xoxoxoxox
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Date: January 08, 2010
From: cathy
City/State: las vegas
The holidays really stunk this year, all of them..my birthday, Our anniversary, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years...round 2 without you wansn`t any better than the the first go around with you gone. Aunt Terry`s passing made it that much harder too. I did come to understand that it will always be that way. I`d like tosay at least the tears have stopped but that would be a lie. Last night I threw every dish in the house in the trash, not sure exsclty why but your not there so enjoying sitting down to dinner dosen`t happen anymore and paper plates and cups work just fine, in fact they really reflect the difference in my life with and without you....beautiful dishes to paper plates... I love you to the moon and back, and around the world..to the stars and back.. times infinity...
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Date: April 03, 2010
From: Dona Minshew
City/State: Edison,New Jersey
It is spring and that means Easter is here.Mom is taking it much harder this year without aunt Terry.Things have really changed in the last 3 years-I wish I could go back and change it all,so many things could be changed that today would be totally different.I guess it is the best it can be for now,stay with me big brother...stay with me-I love you my brother...xoxoxoxox
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