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Robert Ruck Obituary

POULTNEY - Robert A. Ruck, age 77, of Poultney, Vt., formerly of Smithtown, N.Y., died on August 9, 2008.

He was the beloved husband of Ann; loving father of Robert, Patricia (Charles) Edwards, Jacqueline (Robert) Goggin, Katherine (Robert) Fisher, Mary (Thomas) Catherines and William; cherished grandfather of Raymond, Ryan, Lindsey, Scott, Stephanie, Gabriella and Thomas.

He was a graduate of St. Johns Prep, Brooklyn, N.Y., received his bachelor's and master's in education from St. John's University and awarded a Ph.D. from American National University, a recipient of the Jenkins Award. He is listed in Who's Who Biographical Record of School District Officials. He was a retired district director of guidance from Central Islip School District and a Korean War veteran.

Bob enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with his family.

Reposing at The Branch Funeral Home, 190 East Main St., Smithtown, N.Y.

Visiting today and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Mass 9:45 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick RC Church.

Interment to follow in Calverton National Cemetery.

www.branchfh.com

View the guest book at rutlandherald.com/obits.

Published by Rutland Herald on Aug. 12, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Ruck

Sponsored by Katherine Fisher.

113 Entries

August 17, 2019

Happy 89th birthday in heaven Dad.
you are loved, missed and thought of everyday. Still cant believe its been 11 years. You would be proud of the legacy you and mom created and your beautiful family and great grandchildren.
I miss your smile and kindness and every day but I have fond memories of you and know how much you loved mom and all of us.
you are so missed.

I love you...Happy 89th birthday.

Love Kate
pretty kitty

Kate Fisher

April 1, 2018

Happy Easter Dear Dad,
Always cherished, remembered and loved. Miss you every day.

Love, Kate

Kate Fisher

August 17, 2017

Happy Birthday in Heaven dad. You are loved and missed and always remembered. I miss you and you are always in my thoughts and forever in my heart.
Wishing you a happy Birthday and so many tears have been cried but my heart will forever miss you.

Love you Dad.

Love,
Kate

Kate Fisher

August 9, 2017

THere are no words that can express how missed you are- only love and memories can heal our broken hearts. 9 long years without you but always remembered and forever loved my dear Dad.
Miss you so much0 love you always. PRETTY KITTY

KATE Fisher

June 18, 2017

Happy Fathers day in Heaven Dad- the loss never gets easier and your love and memory is etched forever in my heart. I love and miss you.

Love, Kate

Lindsey Doodles

January 1, 2017

Grandpa,
The last years we have all been lost without you. Our lives changed forever when you left this Earth so quickly. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and pray for you. You will always be such a strong force in my life and I am so grateful I got the time I did with you. Today more than ever, I carry you with me in my heart. You have always believed in me and now I actually believe in myself. Your love and support is eternal. Death cannot change what you gave to me in life. I love you and miss you every day. May this New Year bring us all the joys and peace we all need. Always in our hearts.

kate Fisher

December 31, 2016

DEAR Dad,

Missing you and thinking of you always.

Forever in my heart.

Love kate

Kate Fisher

December 25, 2016

Dear Dad,

Merry Christmas with all my love- cherished, missed and forever in our hearts.

THANKS for being the Angel shining down on me.
I Love you.

Love,
Kate

Kate Fisher

November 24, 2016

Dear Dad,

As always, your cheerful face and loving heart will be missed at the table today.

We will gather at Pats to share a meal as a family, but will also be joined together through our love and memories.

I could write a book about all the wonderful moments shared as a family and the connections we have with others as well, which we have learned from being part of a legacy of love thanks to your and moms example.

Thankful every day for my wonderful family, the friends that enrich our loves, for quiet simple pleasures and mostly for the shining example your love has taught.

Happy Thanksgiving my dear father, with all my love.
Always in my heart.

Love Kate
(Pretty Kitty)

Kate Fisher

August 17, 2016

Happy Birthday Dear DAD,

Always remembered, dearly 1oved and missed-
Happy 86th birthday in Heaven.
We love you.

Love kate

August 17, 2015

Happy 85th Birthday to you dear dad.

Loved, cherished , and remembered every day.
I sang to you and I know you heard my voice as I always hear your loving voice and carry your love with me every day.

Happy Birthday and love always.

Love,
Kate

August 9, 2015

Dear DAD,

IT has been 7 years since we lost you but the heartache is felt every day.

We miss your sweet smile and your love and I cherish every day we had together.

You are loved, missed and never forgotten and your legacy of love and family lives on every day in all of us.

I miss and love you and will always carry you in my heart.

You are remembered and loved by all of us and I know our angel named " Dad" and "GRANDPA is always watching over us .

Love and miss you my Dear Father.

Love,
Kate

Katherine Fisher

April 5, 2015

Dear Dad,

Always love and remembered and dear to our hearts today at Easter and always.

There may be an empty chair at the table but our hearts are full of fond memories of holidays past as a family filled with much love and happiness with you and mom

Happy Easter 2015 dad.

All my love always,
Kate

December 25, 2014

Merry Christmas to you Dad. Always loved and remembered and my fond memories of Christmases as a family I hold dear to my heart as I do all my wonderful moments with you.

I love and miss you My sweet father and cherish your memory.

Love and Merry Christmas.

Love kate

November 27, 2014

Dear Dad, Its another thanksgiving without you and are hearts are still broken and sad.

We will gather today to share our love and connection as a family and know you will be looking down on us and smiling .

Miss your sweet voice, your gentle heart and your cheery smile.

I am thankful for all the love and memories and holidays we shared as a family, cant say I am thankful though for the Giants season.
Better luck next year.

Happy thanksgiving with all my love,

Love.
Kate

Patricia Edwards

August 17, 2014

Happy Birthday in Heaven Dad. All the things I wish I had said, I'm still going to tell you. The conversation will continue. Love & Miss you, Patricia

June 14, 2014

Dear Dad,

Another sad Fathers day without you. You are so loved and missed by all and your memory stays with us forever.
I miss your happy face, your cheery smile , your kindness and your love and devotion to your entire family.

You continue to inspire us and I know we have an angel always watching over us.
We are taking good care of mom .

I placed flowers on your grave today- I know sunflowers are your favorite and I felt your love with me as I do every day.

Happy Fathers day to our sweet, dear father, grandfather, great grandfather, father in law and loving husband.
You are cherished and missed.

Love Kate ( pretty Kitty)

Kate Fisher

December 25, 2013

Dear Dad,

Merry Christmas. YOU are always in our hearts. You became a great grandfather this week to a sweet little baby boy. I know you are sharing in our joy and watching over all of us.

We still celebrate the holidays with all the fanfare and excitement but your presence is missed.

My memories of all our Christmas Eves with my wonderful family remain forever etched in my heart and my love for you does as well.

Love and miss you always as you celebrate Christmas in heaven.

Love Kate

November 14, 2013

Dear Dad,

I thought of you today as you and mom would have been celebrating your 60th wedding anniversary.
What a celebration there would have been but I know the joy you both shared for 54 years and the love and commitment you made to each other.

You and mom are a true example of love at its finest.

Love you dearly and miss you .

Love kate

Kate Fisher

August 17, 2013

Dear Dad,

Wish you were still here to celebrate your 83rd birthday with us but I hope you know how you are loved and missed.

I sang happy birthday and know you heard me dad.

You are loved and cherished forever.

Love kate

Ann Ruck

August 17, 2013

Happy Birthday Dear, I miss you and love you wish you were here so we could celebrate together.My prayers are always with you as well as my love Love Ann[aka fluffy]

William Ruck

August 17, 2013

Dear Dad, Today would have been your 83rd Birthday, miss you more than ever you are alwas on my mind and in my heart!!Happy Birthday in Heaven, Love Bill

William Ruck

August 10, 2013

Dear dad, It is your 5th anniversary in heaven, I still can't believe it. You are forever in my heart and always on my mind, I will light a candle for you when I go to church today, so your light will always continue to shine...love you Bill

Kate Fisher

August 9, 2013

Dear Dad,

I can not believe its been five years without you.

We miss you so very much and every day you are still cherished and remembered.
I speak often of you and how you loved mom and all of us with all your heart.

We live each day carrying on your legacy by being kind, caring . thoughtful and giving our best to the world each day.

I will always remember all the wonderful times and today especially I will be sending you kisses to heaven and crying sad tears but I know that my angel named dad is always watching over me.

Love you Dad.

Love Kate

August 8, 2013

Tomorrow is the 5th Anniversary of your death. Its hard to beleive that 5 years have gone by. It seems like just yesterday that I heard your voice and saw your smiling face, I miss you so much, you are in my thoughts everyday and my heart forever, WE will meet again one day Dad, and the first thing i will do is hug and kiss you and tell you that I LOVE YOU, Happy 5th Anniversay in Heaven Dad, Love your daughter Jacqueline(Pumpkin)

Kste Fisher

June 16, 2013

Dear Dad,

Happy Fathers day- youare loved and cherished and always in our hearts.

Dad, we found out yesterday that we are becoming grandparents so that would make you a great grandfather.

You were the best father and grandfather and I am so very honored to have had you as my dad.
I know how hard it is for Mom without you, but hopefully all of us with our love helps her get through.

Happy fathers day with all my love and I am sending hugs and kisses to heaven for you my dear dad.

I Love you.

Love Pretty Kitty- Kate

March 31, 2013

Dear DAD,

Another easter without you and our hearts still ache from your loss but you are always with us, smiling , laughing and loving us and mom always.

We missed you today Dad as we celebrated Easter and know you were there watching over us.

You are cherished . loved and never forgotten and I will always remember Easter as a family and coloring eggs and our new outfits every year- how proud you always were of us and still are.
Please watch over us and mom and know how missed and loved you are.

Happy Easter dad with all my love.

Love kate

December 25, 2012

Dear DAD,

You are loved, cherished and forever in my heart especially today at Christmas.

We hold dearly to the traditions of family and I remember all the wonderful holidays and how you and mom made them so special for us.

I wish you were here with us but I know you are sharing Christmas with us from heaven and loving us always.

Merry Christmas with love dad.

Love,
Kate

Kate Fisher

November 22, 2012

Dear Dad,

Happy Thanksgiving.

Even though your seat at the table today will be empty, our hearts will be full with memories of wonderful holidays spent with you mom and our loving family.

I give thanks for all the good in this life and our family and friends who bring joy and love every day.

You are always loved and remembered and I know that my angel named Dad helps guide me and protect me through every day.

We will laugh together today and cherish our bond as a family and even though you wont be there with us in person,I know you will be looking down with your sweet smile and touching our hearts!!!

With Love always today and every day.

Love ,
Kate

October 18, 2012

Dearest Dad:

Tomorrow, October 19,2012 is Kayla & Ryan's big Wedding Day. Ah, but you knew that already, didn't ya? Wish so much that you could be there in person to share in all the joy. My hope is that if there is rain on their wedding day ,they will only have sunshine in their marriage. Please gather all of our treasured loved ones up there and sprinkle some of your RAR magic and blessings on this wonderful occasion. When they play "Proud Mary" I'll be thinking of you!

Miss you so much, Patricia

August 17, 2012

Dear Dad,

Happy 82ND Birthday with all my love.
You are missed, cherished and forever remembered.
I wish I could be blowing out candles and singing to you, but please know you are in my thoughts today and everyday and always in my heart.

I love you Dad- Happy Birthday,

Love,
Kate

August 9, 2012

Dear DAD,

I can not believe its been 4 years since you passed away and the sadness of your loss still stays with all of us.

I know I speak for mom and all of us to tell you that you are thought of every day and remembered with love.

We cherish the memories as a family and all the wonderful years we had with you and we know you look down upon us every day and guide us through each and every moment.

I feel your love and am forever grateful to have been blessed with such a wonderful father.

With loving memeories,

Your daughter Kate, Mom and the entire family pray for you and miss you always.

Love forever from all of us.

William Ruck

August 9, 2012

Dear Dad, It has been 4 years since you left us and the pain has still not deminished, I know that you are still watching over us and guiding us through our daily lives. I wish that i could turn back time, I would trade all of my tomorrows for even one yesterday, just to spend with you. We have two weddings coming up soon and your presence will be felt at both of them with your love and guidance and you will remain the guiding force in all of our lives. With all of my Love and tears on your 4th Anniversary in heaven! Miss You!!!!!! Love Bill

Kate Fisher

June 17, 2012

Dear Dad,

Happy Fathers day in heaven.

You are so very loved nad missed and your memory is forever etched in my heart.

You were a wonderful father and grandfather and a loving husband to mom. Your smiling face and kind heart remains a dear memory and the legacy of your love and devotion to your family lives on.

I saw a beautiful rainbow recently and know that I will see you again " somewhere over the rainbow " and that your loving memory and moms love will brighten every day.

Happy Fathers day in Heave.

With Love,
Your daughter Kate

Kate Fisher

April 8, 2012

Dear Dad,

You were missed today as we celebrated another Easter but your memory and your love remain with me always.

Happy Easter and you will always be in my heart as I remember Easters growing up and our wonderful family.

Always loved and cherished every day.

Love Kate

January 25, 2012

Hi Dad, well its the Giants and the Patriots in the superbowl on Feburay 5, i know you will have a front row seat in heaven for the game,Love You, Jackie
LETS GO GIANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

January 22, 2012

Hi Dad, today we are watching the AFC and NFC championship games, your Giants are playing and so are the partiots, if they win today its on to the Super Bowl, i hope they win for you dad, i know you will be cheering from heaven,i miss you , you are in my thoughts and prayers everday, till me meet again, love your daughter Jacqueline(LETS GO GIANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

Kate Fisher

December 25, 2011

Dear Dad,

Merry Christmas.

It is our 4th Christmas without you and the sadness we feel never leaves our hearts.

You would have been happy Dad to see us all together celebrating our love and connection as a family and to see mom smile and knowing the legacy of family will continue always.

You are so very loved and missed, and tears are shed, but the memories of all our wonderful Christmases as a family are etched in my heart and will forever remain.

You and Mom gave us fond memories that will last a lifetimes and someday Dad when we meet again, I will see your smiling face and be able to hug you , and know that you gave me the greatest gifts of all-your Love and Our Family.

Merry Christmas Dad - sleep in Heavenly peace

Love always,
Kate

Kate Fisher

November 24, 2011

Dear Dad,

Happy Thanksgiving

Today we will gather to share, to enjoy, to celebrate, but mostly to be together and spend the day with the family we love so dearly.

As we gather today, we know there will be an empty place at the table , but never in our hearts because your memory lives forever in ours.

I miss you dad and am Thankful for all the wonderful holidays we all shared as a family and for the legacy you and mom created.

I know you are watching over us not just today but everyday and your love guides us through life,

Happy Thanksgiving 2011 Dad and love always.

Forever thankful for my wonderful family.

Love always,
Kate

Kate Fisher

November 13, 2011

Nov 13,2011

Dear Dad,

I am thinking of you as tomorrow you and mom would have been celebrating your 58th wedding anniversary.

It will be a sad day for all of us but mostly for mom who now walks through each day alone without her beloved husband by her side.

Your death has changed all of us dad in very profound ways and we feel your loss so very deeply. You were a wonderful father and grandfather and a wonderful husband to mom. We miss your cheery voice, your smile but mostly the love you had for mom and all of us every day.

We pray for you and for mom as i know her heart is broken but we try our best to bring mom some joy.

I love you and my dear mother and your love for each other has been a guiding force that gets us through these very sad days.
Always in my thoughts and forever in out hearts.

Happy anniversary dear Mom and Dad.
You are forever loved.

Love your daughter Kate

October 2, 2011

Dear Dad,Its October and fall is here. I know how much you loved this time of year. I remember how you always bought each one of us a pumpkin. I miss you. your are always in my thought and forever in my heart, till we meet again Dad, I LOVE YOU, your daughter Jacqueline(Pumpkin)

September 9, 2011

to a great uncle and a very missed Dad and husband I don't know where to begin I am sorry to wait so long but I have been struggling with my own problems with the loss of Mom and my brother that I wanted to say I miss you and all the memories that I can never forget I love you and miss you I keep in contact with aunt Ann and watch over her the best I can oh! by the way Happy Birthday and never forget that you have always had a special place in my heart.Love your Nephew Dennis

Kate Fisher

August 17, 2011

Dear Dad,

Happy birthday to you my dear father as you turn 81 today.

I sang happy birthday to you and I know you heard my singing, but also saw the tears of sadness as I sang . Wishing I could Hug you and hear your happy voice.

You are loved, missed and cherished today and every day and every memory of you , brings joy to my heart.

Thanks for watching over us and for a lifetime of wonderful memories.

Happy 81st Birthday from your "Pretty Kitty"

Love,
Kate

August 17, 2011

Happy Birthday Grandpa. I miss you every day but today especially. I love you. Don't forget your prayers. Lindsey

William Ruck

August 17, 2011

Happy 81st Birthday in heaven, I think back to all the wonderful birthday celebrations we had and the wonderful memories of these special days are what sustain me. I miss you and LOVE you always..Happy Birthday in Heaven.. love BILL

Camping days

Mary Catherines

August 14, 2011

Mary Catherines

August 14, 2011

Dear Dad, I'm sitting having a cup of coffee and listening to the rain while I'm thinking of you. We are packing up to go camping today and it brings back so many great memories. As I see our pile of camping stuff getting bigger I wonder how you and mom took us 6 kids camping for a whole month.I just couldn't imagine! Of course, as kids we never realized how hard that must have been. There are moments when I catch myself asking god why we couldn't have you for just a few more years, but then I turn around and think how lucky we were to have you and our whole family together for so long.I am forever grateful for your love and you. I'm always missing you dad and what I wouldn't do to be able to hug you and kiss you and tell you how much I love you one more time...but that will have to wait. Happy Birthday in heaven dad. Love You ...Mary Darling :)

william ruck

August 10, 2011

Dear Dad, Its your third anniversary in heaven and my heart is still heavy with the sadness of losing you, I know that you are watching over me and that gives me some solace, Ryan and Kayla have set their wedding date and i know that your presence will be felt on that special day and always by all of us. I miss you, You are the wind beneith my wings!!!! love your son Bill

robert ruck

August 10, 2011

Dad, It's hard to believe it's been 3 years since you left us so unexpectadly, not a day goes by that i don't think about you.I think of all the good times we had as father and son and as a family. You were a father like no other, i may not have planned as well as you, but tried to emulate you in everything i do with how i raise Stephanie. You are missed and loved more than you know! Keep guiding us and watching over us.May God keep you by his side.God bless you always. Love always BoB.

Patricia Edwards

August 9, 2011

Dear Dad,

You are always on my mind...always on my mind.

With Love, Patricia

Jacqueline Goggin

August 9, 2011

In Memory of You
Dad

Kate Fisher

August 9, 2011

Dear Dad,

It is 3 years today since you passed away and our hearts are still broken.
The sadness and loss remain with us but I comforted by the memories we have and the love we share as a family.

You and mom shared an incredible love for each other and your family.
The legacy of family remains strong as we care for mom and each other as you would want.
I miss hearing your voice and the smile that you always had, but I know that you are watching over us and still loving us from heaven.

When heaven got you, they got a treasure but we lost the dearest and most precious father.

I think of you and miss you every day and you hold a very special place in my heart.
I hope to see you again and until we meet again, may God hold you close as we are.

I love you Dad!!!

Love,
Kate

ann ruck

August 8, 2011

my dearest popsy tomorrow is the third anniversary of your. death. i miss you more and more everyday but i have wonderful memories of our life together and our beautiful family. my love is with you always and till we meet again sleep in eternal peace always yours ann

June 19, 2011

Dear Dad,

Happy fathers day in Heaven.

I remember so mnay wonderful memories of past father's days and cherish those moments every day.

You truly were the most wonderful of fathers and hold a very special place in my heart.

You are forever cherished and loved by all of us.

Happy Fathers Day Dad 2011.

Love Always,
Kate ( pretty Kitty)

Kate Fisher

April 24, 2011

Dear Dad,

Once again we are spending another holiday without you and it is so very sad.We will not be gathering together today dad as we have over the years as time , distance and other committments will keep us apart.

I am reminded today of all our childhood Easters, our new Easter outfits that we all insisted on wearing no matter what the weather was, the beautiful easter baskets you and mom made us, coloring dozens of eggs , and of couse moms famous bunny cake.

I hold these memories dear to my heart and our moments all spent together as a family ahd hope you know how loved and missed you are.
I know you are looking down on us with much love and also remembering those days that touched our lives and thank you and mom for my wonderful family.

So dad, my home will be quiet today on EASTER as we will not be gathering today,and there will not be the usual chaos of our busy hectic family, but know that wherever the day takes us we will forever have you in our hearts.

Happy Easter in heaven Dad.
I love and miss you.

Love Kate

Katherine Fisher

December 23, 2010

Dear Dad,

This will be our 3rd Christmas without you and again I am reminded how much of a void your death has left in our lives.
You always loved this time of year and you especially loved being able to spend the time with your family.I think of you every day and miss you so very much.

We have tried our hardest Dad, to hold true to the traditions that our family always cherished and celebrated.

It will be different this year as we gather together feeling your loss and knowing we can not all be together.
I know that no matter where we are or whatever circumstances prevent us from all being together, our love for each other remains the greatest legacy .
Mom is so sad without you as we are and our tears continue but I know how you watch over us and keep us safe and that you are resting safely in Gods Care.

Merry Christmas to you Dad.
Sleep in heavenly peace.

Love always,
Your Daughter Kate

Kate Fisher

November 25, 2010

Dear Dad,

Happy Thanksgiving.It is our 3rd without you and we are still missing you.

Today we will gather at Pats and be thankful for our wonderful family and share memories of past Thanksgivings when you were here with us.

We miss you so very much and even though there will be an empty seat at the table,the place you hold in my heart is full of love and memories of special times shared with you.

You are always in our thoughts.We are all taking care of Mom but our love can never fill the void your death has left.

I knpw you are watching over us and keeping us safe.It is wonderful to have a very special angel I call "Dad".

Love you!!!

Love Kate
Thanksgiving 2010

Katherine Fisher

November 14, 2010

Dear Dad.

Today you and Mom would have celebrated your 57th wedding anniversary and you are in all our thoughts.I continue to be amazed at the love you and mom shared and how much love and compassion you gave to all of us.

Mom tells me about your wedding day and how wonderful it was and I cherish the memories of you and your life with mom and all of us.

I miss you every day and you forever hold a very special place in my heart.
Happy Anniversary Nov 14, 1953.

Love you Dad.

Love Kate

September 17, 2010

Dear Dad,

I know you're up there doing great things in Heaven just as you did on Earth.Only yesterday another one dear to us all, Mr. Bob Goggin, has left this place to join you and others he's missed. I'm sure you will welcome him with your warm smile and show him around.Hopefully, you'll be able to share some mutual favorite memories,and maybe even a nice Irish whiskey or scotch together.Still missing you dad, and now Mr.Goggin.

Much Love,
Patricia

Katherine Fisher

August 17, 2010

Dear Dad,

Happy 80th Birthday in Heaven.

You know how we would have celebrated your birthday in typical " Ruck" fashion with a wonderful celebration to honor you but instead today, there will be no party but quiet words that sing " Happy Birthday to you my sweet father " and many tears shed in your memory.

We continue to honor you in death as we did in life and know that you are in the arms of the angels looking down on us and knowing the love we have for you and our dear mom.

Youi both have inspired us to bring our best into the world each day , to work hard, to be kind and compassionate. to help others, to be courteous and respectful to others and to carry on the legacy of love and family through all the years ahead.

I miss hearing your voice and your calling me " pretty kitty and how you and mom were always the 1st to call and sing to me on my birthday.

I sang to you Dad today even when I was so sad and I know you heard my voice

I know that your birthday wish would be for us to take care of Mom and each other and to continue to celebrate the bonds of family and to cherish in our hearts all the memories we hold dear.

I hope that there are no tears in heaven for you as we have shed so many on earth and that one day I will see you again and I do believe that " angels breathe and that love lives on and never leaves."

Happy Birthday Dad and may you always know how you have touched so many lives with your smile and kindness.
Love you!!!

God bless you!

Love Kate

August 17, 2010

Dear Bob, Happy 80 Birthday in heaven we can just imagine what a glorious celebration your loving family would have planned for this day. We have SO Many cherished memories of gatherings on Basswood lane. All special days were celebrated in fine style when aunt Kate and many of our beloved departed were with us...We miss you greatly, we shared treasured days together through the years. Your children have been awesome in their care and concern for your darling , Ann. They are an inspiration , Ann is doing her best without you. So please know our love and thoughts are with you today, dear cousin. Love, John and Eileen

August 9, 2010

The Sun is out/the sky is blue/theres not a cloud to spoil the view/ yet it`s raining/raining in my heart. The weatherman says clear today/ he doesn`t know you`ve passed away/ and its raining,raining in my heart. Oh the misery,/what shall become of me?/ I tell my blues they musn`t show/ once again my tears start to flow, because its raining,raining in my heart...............LOVE, your son William

Katherine Fisher

June 20, 2010

June 20,2010

Dear Dad,

Happy Fathers Day in Heaven.
Today I am reminded of how many wonderful years we had as a family celebrating Fathers Day with you.

I miss you so much and think of you every day and the place you hold in my heart,
You were a wonderful father and grandfather to all of us and we carry the lessons you taught us wherever we go.

From you I learned compassion, respect and concern for others. You have been a shining example to all of us with your love and devotion to mom and your family.

It has been both an honor and privelage to be your daughter and I will forever be grateful for your love.

I know you are watching over us and missing us as much as we miss you but you are resting safely in God's Care.

What I would give to have more moments with you ,but since my wish for that will never be, I will cherish every memory and hold all those days you called " tuck away " close to my heart days because they were so wonderful and sweet.

I love you and miss you,God Bless you.

Love always,
Kate ( pretty kitty )

Katherine Fisher

March 29, 2010

Dear Dad.

Yet another holiday is upon us and you are always in my thoughts, As we celebrate Easter this sunday, my mind goes back to all the Easters of the past, I remember all our new Easter outfits and all the Easter pictures we took.
How happy and fun Life was then,

I hope you now that you are thought of and loved each and every day and I carry your love with me through all these days.

Happy Easter in Heaven Dad!!!

Love,
Kate ( pretty Kitty)

Kate Fisher

December 24, 2009

Dear Dad,

It is our 2nd Christmas without you and we are all still very saddened by your loss.

Today is Christmas Eve, a day our family has celebrated forever and has held dear to our hearts. and cherished for as long as I can remember.

I remember so many Christmas Eves from when we were children with our matching chrismas pajamas and the stockings hung along the staircase and all the hub bub and fun that our busy family had.

I am also remeinded that family is not just about the people who I am related to, but about the love and connections we make throughout our lives that comfort and sustain us through all our days.

We will gather together again Dad, for another Christmas Eve and for every other as long as its possible and we will laugh and cry, and kiss and hug ,and share memories of our lives and our wonderful times together .
These memories hold us dear and keep us steady and grounded and will endure forever.

I miss you so very much and wish you could be here with us physically , but I know you will be watching over us with your loving smile and keeping us safe.

I do believe in miracles and want to thank you and Mom for the greatest gifts ever: Your love and our Family.
That is the greatest present I could ever have.

Merry Christmas with all our love.

Love your daugheter Kate( Pretty Kitty)

Ann Ruck

December 23, 2009

My Dearest Husband,

I can't believe its my second Christmas without you. My life will never be the same.

No matter the day or time,beautiful memories of days and Christmas past are always with me.

The most precious Christmas gift I could receive would be to see you smile, hold your hand, and look into those beautiful blue eyes that held so much love for me and for our children and grandchildren.

I love you with all my heart and miss you more then you will ever know. Merry Christmas - I know you will be having the best christmas in heaven but I will be sad here without you.

Till we meet again keep remembering our happy life together and our love for each other.

Your Loving Wife,
Ann

Eileen Fitzgerald

December 20, 2009

December 20, 2009
Dear Bob, this is your second Christmas in heaven, we miss you greatly. Your cheerful calls and interest in our family were always a gift to us. We just spoke with Ann ,she is with Kate and Bob.Your caring children are awesome, you and Ann raised them well. We have wonderful memories of Christmas when the children were young, red pajamas and red velvet dresses... In later years ,we shared delightful luncheons. All these recollections have been a part of the tapestry of our intertwined lives. Love you dear cousin, John and Eileen

Mary Catherines

December 9, 2009

Dear Dad,

It’s hard to believe that another Christmas is upon us and you’re not here. I’m amazed at how much I still feel your presence and it gives me great comfort. I still feel that I am learning about you Dad and about being a parent. When I was in the car with the kids last week I was playing a Christmas CD. I told the kids to listen to the beautiful words of “O Come All Ye Faithful” as I sang along. Gabby said the words/singing was nice but not as beautiful as her mother’s voice… Oh..the joys of being a parent! I had to laugh at that one. But once again it reminded me how children think their parents are perfect and that it takes a long time to come to the realization that they too are human, and not nearly perfect. You may not have been perfect dad, but you were pretty darn good! On my hardest and most tired days taking care of a home, husband and two kids I often think about how you and mom did it all with six kids. I can only appreciate the enormity of it now.
Although I know I will cry by your gravesite and wish you were still with us this Christmas Dad, I will smile afterwards because I've realized that nothing can ever really take you away from me. I now know how truly lucky I am.

Loving you and missing you always, Mary (Darling)

Katherine Fisher

November 26, 2009

Dear Dad,

It's our 2nd Thankgiving without you and we are still so very saddened by your sudden loss.

Today when we sit down at the table and celebrate as a family, I will be remembering all the wonderful times and holidays spent with you and mom and my dear family.

I will say a prayer and shed some tears as I visit your grave today, but I will always be thankful for you and Mom.

Thank you for the life you gave me, the legacy you created in your family who admires and respects you in death as much as they did in life.
Thank you also for your kind, gentle heart and for the love you gave to mom and all of us.

I cherish all the memories of every holiday and even the ordinary moments that were "extra-ordinary" because of you.

You are never far from us and I love you and miss you every day,

Love Always,
Kate

William Ruck

November 25, 2009

Dear Dad, I have been asking myself "What have I to be thankful for"? I realize that I have you to be thankful for, even though you left us so suddenly, I was fortunate to have you in my life for 43 years, and I could not have asked for a better father. I have memories of past Thanksgivings that will sustain me for a lifetime, and I have Mom, Bob and the girls and i owe that all to you, so i simply say Thank You!!! I love and miss you always. Happy Thanksgiving in Heaven. Love Bill

Patricia Edwards

November 23, 2009

Dear Dad,

Thanksgiving is only a few days away and I realize how much I have to be thankful for. Having had you for a father and role model are among my many blessings.Although there will be an empty chair at the table, you will always have a piece of my heart.Still missing you & wishing you were here for my stuffing !

Love, Patricia

November 14, 2009

November 14, 2009

Dear Dad and Mom,

I am sending this message today on what would have been your 56th wedding anniversary and letting you know how much I miss you Dad and how much we love you Mom.

Your loss has changed us forever but I hold on to the example of love and devotion amd committment that you have taught us and am forever grateful to have been blessed with such loving and caring parents.

You and Mom have loved each other for so long and that love still endures across time and space, and even in death.

I miss you and I know how sad Mom is today without her love by her side.
You are our angel up in Heaven dad watching out for Mom and all of us.

How I would give anything to have one more moment, to dance with my father, to hear your voice and to see your sweet smiling face.

We are taking care of mom but our love can never replace a love as wonderful as you both had.

I am reminded of the memoriam we put in the paper for you that says:
" Death leaves a heartache, no one can heal
Love leaves a memory, no one can steal."

Forever in our hearts and sweet memories dad and I am reminded of your love for mom and each of us every day.

God Bless you!!
Love Pretty Kitty ( your daughter Kate)

Jacqueline Goggin

November 4, 2009

Dear Dad, Today is not your birhtday, anniversay or a holiday, its just an ordinary day and I am thinking about you as I do everyday. I miss and love you. We will meet again one day, and until we do May God Hold You In The Palm Of His Hand. LOve your daughter Jacqueline( Pumpkin)

August 16, 2009

August 17, 2009

Dear Dad,

Happy 2nd bithrday in heaven.Your birthday was the start of the whirlwind of birthdays for our family -6 birthdays in a months time.

How we celebrated as a family with phone calls singing to each other and gathering for birthday cake.
Thanks to you and Mom, we celebrated our family and the love we have for each other.

I wish I could call you and sing happy birthday to you but I will sing silently to you and I know you will be hearing me.
I miss you so very much but I feel lucky to have my very own angel in heaven.

His name is DAD!!

Happy Birthday and love always.

Your daughter Kate

Ann Ruck

August 16, 2009

August 17, 2009

Happy Birthday in heaven my dearest. Memories abound of past birthdays and happy times spent together. It’s only been a year since you left, but to me it’s an eternity.
I smile even though my heart is broken and my life will never be the same without you. It’s so hard to do all this alone but I know you are by my side always. I want so badly to be with you. Just to hold you and kiss you, to see you smile and be able to look into those beautiful blue eyes would make me so happy. We had a lifetime of love and a journey of joy and I would give a million tomorrows for just one yesterday. You will always be the love of my life.

Till we meet again.

My love always,

Ann

John and Eileen Fitzgerald

August 14, 2009

Dear Bob, August 17, your birthday, has always been a special day on our calendar.We recall celebrations through the years and calling you on the day itself. We remember how cheerful you were, you on one line, Ann on the other. You made sure everyone on his or her birthday got an appropriate card and greeting fom you and Ann.This is your second birthday in heaven. I think of how you and your darling wife never forgot my Mother's birthday, August 15. Although you are no longer with us physically, your presence is sensed by all who loved you so dearly in life... Love, John and Eileen

Ann Ruck

August 14, 2009

August 9, 2009

Dear Dad,

August 9,2008 is forever etched in our minds,as it signifies one of our greatest losses.More importantly, the calendar dates that evoke the most happiness seem to escape me. I have countless memories of special times with you dad, which are both vivid and comforting. How lucky we have all been to have two wonderful parents....Heaven received an Angel when you arrived. I miss and love you more than you could ever imagine.

Always,
Patricia

Katherine Fisher

August 9, 2009

Dear Dad,

Today is the 1st anniversary since you left us. I remember all the happy aniversaries and memories we all shared as a family and yet today is not a happy one.
Our hearts are broken and we miss you profoundly and the pain of losing you lingers always with us , I would give anything to see you or hear your voice or see your sweet smile for one more time . I speak of you so often my wonderful father and am comforted by warm memories of your love and devotion to mom and all of us.

"Death leaves a heartache, no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory, no one can steal"

I will treasure every memory we shared as a family. It breaks my heart seeing mom so sad and knowing we can not ease her pain as she loved you more than life itself but we are taking care of her and trying to be a comfort in these very sad days.

You are cherished and loved always.

Love always,
Pretty kitty (kate)

Eileen and John Fitzgerald

August 7, 2009

Dear Bob, as your first anniversary approaches, our minds and hearts return to the heart wrenching call informing us of your sudden and untimely passing.We couldn't beleive it then and even today we find it hard to accept the fact that you have left us.We are forever grateful that we shared the joy of Gabriella's First Holy Communion together.It was a 10 like so many of our gatherings in Smithtown , Brooklyn, Breezy Point and Mineola.We hope you realized in life how much you and Ann meant to us. Our liives were intertwined with sad and glad times from the births to the passing of our loved ones.You would be so proud of how lovingly your children have cared for Ann.She misses you as you were her life and sweetheart for over 55 years. When we call, she says she is doing her best. We know through our Faith that you are in a better place watching over us, but we still remember your blue eyes , cheerful manner and warm smile. Our love will be surrounding all your loved ones on Sunday. John and Eileen

william ruck

August 6, 2009

We little knew that night that God was going to call your name.In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.It broke our hearts to lose you,you did not go alone,for part of us went with you, the night God called you home.You left us peaceful memories,your love is still our guide;and though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

Mary Catherines

July 2, 2009

Dad,
It’s so hard to believe it’s been almost a year that you’re gone. It amazes me that when I think of you how clearly I can still hear your voice and see your face. I smile as I remember your mannerisms, things you said (like god bless you, tom and those beautiful children!) and your wonderful smile. I wish for one more day, one more hour, or even one more minute with you. I, like everyone else, miss you so much but am comforted by my memories of you.
I’ve realized many things since you’ve been gone dad. I now know that a love between a parent and child is endless and that it doesn’t waiver, even in death. I also know that everything you taught me will live on in me forever. Not long ago I watched my wedding video with mom and although we both cried, I thought about how grateful I was that you were there with me for that special day.
Although psychically you have missed some memorable events like mom’s 75th birthday and the kids college graduations, I know you were there in spirit. You are part of all of us.

The thing that still makes me the saddest is knowing how lonely mom is and how much she misses you. I know there is nothing I, or anyone else, can do to ease her pain. I guess it just can be avoided when you love someone like that for more than 50 years. You would be so proud of how well she is carrying on dad. Like you always said to us, “You’ve got some mother” and we knew you were right. We also had some Father.

I will miss you and love you forever.

XX Mary Darling OO

June 22, 2009

Dear Bob, we thought of you and your grieving family all day on Father's Day. When we call Vermont and Ann if is not at home , the answering machine picks up. We are delighted to hear your cheerful voice, that voice that was stilled so unexpectedly. We remember that we always spoke and counted our blessings on a day like Father's Day. We were blessed with caring children. you left a marvelous legacy in your family . You and Ann were a ' dynamite duo' ! John often speaks of the Prep and your devotion to the teams he played on. You were like brothers. Over the years we shared so many memorable days. You and Ann loved and cherished each other every day of your married life. Love, Eileen and John

June 21, 2009

Dear Dad,
In my book, every day is Father's Day.Time has passed & life has gone on, but you are never more than a thought away.Losing you is such a huge thing in my life.What I wouldn't give to spend another day or even another hour with you....You see dad, you were my North, my South, my East & my West...my working week, & my Sunday rest.Your example of love, kindness, gentility & education touched everyone. Especially me.On your first Father's Day in Heaven please know that you are truly missed and loved.

A Trillion Hugs & Kisses, Fruitcake

June 21, 2009

Dear DAD,

When I woke this morning, the first thing I did was wish you a Happy Fathers Day.
I know you heard me as I say good morning to you every day as well.

The 10 months since your death have left a tremendous void in our lives.
We were truly blessed to have such a wonderful father.
Your greatest joy in life was anytime spent with mom and your children and grandchildren.
You and Mom taught us love and values and respect and we carry those values each and every day as we live our lives.

I remember some words from the Fathers day card I bought for you last year.
The words were as follows:

" There was a father, who had a duughter.hugged her, kissed her, loved her, taught her.
"Oh what happiness he brought her"

You brought so much happiness and joy to our lives and I proudly speak of the wonderful father you were and will always be.

The world lost a treasure when you passed away but heaven gained one.
I love and miss you and I carry your memory in my heart every day.

We are taking good care of mom as we know you would and still celebrating life and our love for each other.

Happy 1st Fathers day in Heaven my dear sweet father and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.

All my love dad always.

Love Kate

June 19, 2009

Dear Dad, It has been 10 months sense you left us and the pain of losing you is unbareable,you were such a wonderful father and your legacy lives on in all of us.As a husband,father,grandfather,uncle and friend, you touched all of our lives with your faith,compassion,generosity,humor,class,wisdom and mostly your love.It is these virtues that strenghten us as a family,God blessed us with one of his finast human beings.The world was a better place because of you and now heaven is an even better place.I am proud to be your son, you will always be a part of every one of us, and will remain forever alive in our hearts and always in our minds.I will miss and love you always,and until we are together again i know that God will hold you in the palm of his hand. Happy Fathers Day in heaven!! Love your son William.

Jacqueline Goggin

June 18, 2009

Dear Dad, Today is your 1st Father's Day in Heaven. You were a very special father in so many ways. You were kind and loving and all that a father should be. I love and miss you with each passing day. May the sun shine warm upon you face and until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Your are always in my thoughtsw and forever in my heart. Love your daughter Jacqueline

May 29, 2009

Your such a nice family. Bob was a great neighbor and friend. We miss him a lot.
The Morses up the Road.

robert ruck

May 27, 2009

Dear Dad, When God took you from us he must have had a plan in mind what it is only God knows, not only did I lose my father,I lost my best friend. When you left us a piece of all of us left.I can only get through this by thinking of times we spent together doing things as father and son. I remember the last thing we did together was build the TV stand for your new TV. The holidays will never be the same for us without you, and neither will our lives. When Thanksgiving comes all I can think about is how you use to buy the biggest Turkey you could find, and the joy that gave you because you knew it was for your family.Dad, I love you and miss you tremendously, and until we one day meet again in heaven, may God bless you and keep you at his side.You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Love your son Bob

Robert Ruck

March 9, 2009

Dad, I never wanted to believe this day would come.As children you think your parents will live forever, but your sudden death has come as a shock to all of us.You were such a great husband to mom and a great father to us.The love you had for mom and us cannot be put into words. You were always there for mom and all of us. I remember in Smithtown we would all be eating breakfast and you would be getting ready to go to work, you would come downstairs and give us a kiss berore you left. You would say our names and say God bless all of you,and off you would go to East Meadow for your teaching job. As bad as some days got at school,when you got home you always had time for us whether to play with us or help us with our homework.I knew that you alwaws looked forward to your vacation, which was a month in either July or August, and as children we always looked forward to it as well. We would go camping as a family and travel to many memorable places with our trailer. Dad, i know for many years you were always in pain from the arthritis you would say that pain was your constant companion, but your pain is finally over. Now we are the ones feeling the pain. Dad i will miss our calls everyday where we would talk sports and other things. I know you always said that you wanted to see another GIANTS Super Bowl, and you got to see that. I know you alwaws called me Champ, Coach, Pop and Bob, but God must have taken you because Heaven was a little messed up and he needed a head coach to straighten things out. I know that you said your rosaries and prayers everyday, but now our prayers are with you. There will always be a void in our hearts and our lives. We Love you we miss you and may God watch over you, and most of all may God Bless You!! Love Bob.

Eileen and John Fitzgerald

February 16, 2009

Dear Ann and family, we could sense Bob's presence at you birthday celebration yesterday.In his usual organized style, he had arranged it last summer. You two were a very special couple, your deep love and commitment lasted for nearly 55 years. You raised loving and caring children What a legacy ! You both worked diligently, your children always your top priority.How they honored Bob in life and have continued with their love and respect in death.We have a wealth of memories, Smithtown, Brooklyn , Breezy Point . All the Sacraments anniversaries, block parties, . showers, weddings, christenings.....Our loving parents were part of this tapestry of our intertwined lives and for that we are so thankful.Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you always , we love you dearly, Eileen and John

Jacqueline Goggin

December 23, 2008

Dear Dad, Its our first Christmas without you. I have some many wonderful memories of Christmas past. You and mom always made it so special for all of us. I was so blessed to have such a wonderful father. My only christmas wish is to hear your voice and see your smiling face. We hung a stocking up for you by the fireplace and filled it with pictures of all the children and grandchildren. You are in my thougths today and everyday. I miss you so much. Merry Christmas in Heaven Dad. Love your Daughter Jacqueline

ANN Ruck

November 29, 2008

My dearest husband,

I can't believe you left me. Your sudden death has stunned me. I am truly unconsolable. I love you today, tomorrow and always.

I was only 19 when we married and we were together almost 55 years. You truly were the love of my life.
I miss your soft voice, your sweet face with those beautiful blue eyes, your gental touch. and your ability to make me smile. I am so alone and loney but God was so good to us. He gave us a wonderful family. What a legacy you left, not only are they beautiful children and grandchildren ,but they are an extension of our love and commitment and have your capacity for kindness.

I think the following words will sum up everything I feel.
I lost the sunshine and roses,
I lost the heaven of blue,
I lost a beautiful rainbow,
I lost the morning dew.
I lost the angel that gave me summer,
the whole winter though,
I lost the gladness, that turned into sadness,
when I lost you.

Till we meet again, your loving wife Ann

katherine fisher

November 14, 2008

Dear Mom and Dad,

Today you would have been celebrating you 55th wedding anniversary and living the vows you took all those years ago.

Mom, I know you will awaken today without the love of your life by your side and it will be the saddest of days.
I hope you know how very loved you are and how blessed we are to have you.
Dad loved you and all of us more than life itself and his loss has left a tremendous void. You were truly his angel on earth. Dad is watching over you and all of us and telling us not to cry but to celebrate life as we always did as a family and to take care of each other and love each other as you both taught us.

I hope sometime today in the midst of all your sadness, you can look back on the wonderful marriage and memories that you were able to share for so many wonderful years and be comforted by the love that surrounds you every day.
What a tremendous accomplishment to be married so long( you are both eligible for sainthood) and to have lived the vows you took 55 years ago today.

You and dad have been aan inspiration to us all with your constant and enduring love and devotion to each other and to all of us.
God sent us 2 angels as parents and we are so very , very blessed.
I just celebrated my 12 year wedding anniversary with the most glorious of days thanks to you and dad and will cherish that day always.
I remember my wedding day and dads smile as he walked me down the aisle and the pride on his face that he felt and was lucky to feel 3 more times as my sisters walked down the aisle as well,
I hope my marriage will bring me as much joy and endure for as long as your love for each other.
Mom , you recently said as you were looking around the house and found our wedding favor " champagne" bottle and how often he looked at it. The words written on the bottle said" We Remember Best what we love most.''and if that is the case , I will always feel loved by you both.and will have the freatest memory"
I know my marriage is destined to succeed after all my husbands name is " BOB"

I hope you know how grateful we are as a family for you both and any time you feel sad, just be reminded of the wonderful legacy you created - your loving family
You are and were the most wonderful and loving of parents and grandparents , and should take great pride in how well you raised your family with values and love and respect for each other and the world.
If you took the letters in the word family, they would stand for " Father and Mother I Love YOU "

DAD was and still is a wonderful man and remembering his smile and his warm and sweet gentle ways helps me get through these very difficult days. I carry his voice, his memories and especially the love he had for ALL OF US( Champ, Fruitcake , Pumpkin, Pretty Kitty, Mary Darling and Tiger) but mostly the love he had for you,his sweet Ann(Peg o my heart) his angel on this earth,

Mom ,I hope our love for you will get you through the days ahead .

I know that love lives on and never leaves and that " till you and dad meet again" he will watch over you and keep us safe and together.

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad
(Always remember , Nov 14th , 1953,

Dad- always in our hearts and forever loved,

We love you.

Love Kate

Joann Higgins

August 22, 2008

Dear Ann & Family:
I am at loss for words. Ann, you know my deep fondness for you and Bob. We have been friends and neighbors since you moved here 23 years ago and you both watched my three girls grow up and go out on their own. My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. Bob was such a kind, good hearted person, a wonderful neighbor to have and loved by so many. He will truly be missed.
Love and my prayers to you all,

Dennis Donovan

August 20, 2008

Dear Aunt Ann& Dearest Cousins,
I write to you today to express my sympahty for your loss.It seems so sudden that we only said goobye to a close family member not too long ago.I can only say I feel your sadness and grief and pray that as the days go bye that some of the pain goes away. I know that he was a wonderful man & Father and surely be missed I can asure you that all of my days to come that I will never forget or faulter the love I have for all of you in this sorrowful time may God Bless you all

Jay, Joanna, Jenni, Jami & Jayson Morse

August 18, 2008

Dear Ann and Family,
We were so very sorry and saddend to hear of Mr. Ruck's passing. We remembered having just seen your two smiling faces at Tot's during our visit to Vermont. Though our children are grown, they will always remember visiting your house for Halloween and posing for pictures.
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you make your way through this very challenging time.
With Sincerest Regards,

Lindsey Snyder

August 17, 2008

Dear Grandpa,

Throughtout my life you have been a constant. I never questioned your love or the faith you held in each of us. Always smiling the moment I saw you, made me smile.
Although I may not remember much from that house on Basswood Lane, I do remember our trips to Lake Saint Catherine, the fudge you always made sure I got from the Original Vermont Store, our chocolate shakes from Stewarts, and of course my addiction to orange soda-Can we say we had a sugar problem?
But these were just a few things you always remembered throughout the years. You always made each of us appreciate our strengths, yet supported our weaknesses. Never did you question our choices, but made sure we were happy with them.
The value of family and friendship was instilled continously because as you taught us, there was nothing greater in life. Your faith in God and our family was crucial throughout the years. When one of us stumbled, your smile and kind words seemed to take every ounce of pain away.
The pride you showered on each of us will never be forgotten. Your optimism, courage, and sense of self will keep us going until we meet again.
I could never have asked for a better Grandpa, and truely know God couldn't have provided me with one. I will cherish and appreciate every moment I had with you-because like I told you before...you and Grandma were never just my Grandparents. You have always been two of my best friends, my angels, and my soulmates. I will love you always. Happy Birthday in heaven Grandpa.

"Don't forget your prayers" and I promise I will never forget mine.

Love always,
Lindsey