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patricia flynn
December 27, 2007
Dear McSweeneys:
I vividly remember it like it was a moment ago. I walked into my father's house and as always we talked about what was in the paper. He said did you see about that kid?, and I knew it was about your son having died. He said its such a shame, he was so young and its so close to Christmas.
My father owned a funeral home and it was not unusual for him and all of us to read the death notices. I don't know why, we always did and still do.
That was December 21, 1997. My father had been sick and had cancer but we didn't know how sick he was. Shortly after Christmas he went to Florida to visit my sister. He drove back, alone, in early February, 1998 in a new car he bought. He was getting sicker but he was so tough and strong.
He got steadily worse until he was hospitalized for about a week and died on April 5, 2007. He died on Palm Sunday and there are all these rules, but eventually he was buried on Good Friday.
Supposedly National Cemetery at Pinelawn was not accepting any new burials, however, he was buried at Pinelawn. When I went to his grave shortly after he was buried, I noticed your son's grave in the same row as my father's, about 10 graves closer to the road. I know it could just be a coincidence, but like I said, Pinelawn was supposedly not accepting any new burials. What would the chances be that they would both be buried in a full cemetery, so close together?
My family and I mark my father's grave by looking for your son's grave, which is always decorated for holidays or baseball or whatever.
I always think it is my father's way of helping us find him. But, as much as I would like a sign that he is ok, I know more importantly, he would want me to let you know he is nearby your son and maybe your son is ok. My dad was big, and tough and had the biggest heart. If a child were to be away from home and his family for the first time, for a long time my dad would be the perfect person to keep a child company.
If you get a vision of your son with a large, dark-haired, handsome man you cannot place and you receive a happy vibe, it's probably my dad.
I'm sorry I took so long to let you know this. It never seemed like the right time.
Sincerely,
Patricia Flynn
Tammy
December 23, 2007
Sean, Not a day goes by when I don't think about you. I miss you and love you now more than ever because I am better able to understand how much of an impact you have had on my life. Your memory will always be alive in my heart and in my mind.
Aileen Harrington-Arbuso
December 21, 2007
Sean:
We think of you often and know you are smiling down on everyone. You are truly an inspiration to everyone that knew you and all that knew of you. We will never forget you.
All our Love,
The Arbuso Family
chuck shea
December 21, 2007
sean, what a wonderful inspiration you still are to all of us. we know you are up there watching over all of us. god bless.
chuck, lorraine, catherine and michael shea
Cathy McSweeney
December 21, 2007
Baby,I love you and miss you sooooo much!!!! Keep up the great work that you assist with down here. I Know I am not living without you... You are always with me,Thank you Love Mommy
Christine Floegel
December 21, 2007
Hi Sean,
We still miss you so much and think of you all of the time. Thanks to all of the special memories of your love, laughs, and inspiration you continue to live in our lives each day. Thanks for watching over all of us...Love you.
Love,
Chrissy
Colleen McSweeney
December 21, 2007
Sean,
I miss you so much. You are always in my heart and will NEVER be forgotton. Thanks for being my guardian angel and keeping out of trouble as well as making sure I get into a little. I love you!
Love,
Colleen
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