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Memories and Condolences
for Brian O'Connor
A mom who lost her child this year
December 18, 2013
To the O'Connor family,
My heart goes out to your family for your loss of Brian. There are no words that will ease your pain. But know that he is at peace and will always be with you.
Macy Richards
December 6, 2013
I shared a class with Brian and just heard the news today. I'm shocked and saddened at such a loss. Brian was an exceptional person.
A Mom
December 5, 2013
I do not know your family but I saw the moving tribute to your son and I wanted you to know how it moved me and that I'm holding your son in my thoughts. Wishing you peace, in your Brian's memory.
Cindy Geno
December 5, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Jerry Pittz
December 5, 2013
Dave & Leslie - So sorry for you loss. Cherish the memories of Brian. Let those memories bring you comfort during this painful period
Tony Toscino
December 5, 2013
A Father from Cohoes. To the O'Connor Family, my deepest sympathy.
SAFELY HOME
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh, but Jesus'love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still,
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remains,
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!
John,carol, Emily , Jack , mike Tashjian
December 4, 2013
Bobby, Mr. And Mrs . O Conner
We are thinking and praying for your family. Rest in peace Brian
Catherine Zimboski
December 4, 2013
David & Leslie, there are no words in the human language that can express how deeply sorry I am for your lose. Know that your family is here for you to give whatever support you need. All my love, Cathy
Kim Cardillo
December 4, 2013
David, Leslie and family,
I'm heartbroken to hear of the loss of your beloved son. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
George & Yvonne Couch
December 4, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susie Valentini
December 4, 2013
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I cannot express how deep my sympathy is for your family at this time. The whole community is here for you. I am so very very sorry for your loss.
Nancy Friess
December 4, 2013
As a mother who knows what the loss of a child feels like I offer all my prayers to your family that they may find some peace along the way. This is a long road to follow, but we must always remember that they lived, gave us happiness and now are safe with the Lord. God Bless all of you.
Tony Toscino
December 4, 2013
To the family of Brian George O'Connor my most sincere condolences from a father in Cohoes.
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
~
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