Over the past couple of months my family lost my Uncle Dennis. He was 38 years old and had three little girls (my cousins) that were only two, five and eight. My uncle had been fighting cancer for about two years, and with the type he had, it was a blessing to have him that long. He originally started off with just heart cancer, and the doctors gave him little or no chance of beating it. He went through chemo therapy over and over again. Amazingly, the doctors reported my uncle had beaten the cancer, but when he went back for a check-up they found the cancer in his heart again and in his lungs as well. The news had devastated my family and all my uncle's friends, and believe me there was a lot of them. At his funeral, they said they have never seen so many people who came to one funeral. He was a great person. The kind of person people strive to be like. I loved my uncle very much, and miss him everyday, but I know he is watching over me right now.
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Dennis,I miss you so much.I am so proud to be your sister and to have you as a role model for my kids.
Today is Valentine's Day. It's weird how such a silly holiday can cause so many sad thoughts today. Jodi, Alana, Elise and Mia, I am thinking about you all today and every day. I know Dennis is sending his love to all four of his girls today.
I love you guys!
Auntie Mary
Hi Colin,
Your Uncle Dennis is watching over you right now and I am sure you make him proud everyday. He is a great role model and I believe that if we all strive to be even just a small bit like him we would all be just that much better. You are a great kid and I could see just how much he meant to you. Stay strong and hold on to all the great memories of him you have. Love Jane (Auntie Jodi's sister)
Happy Valentine Day to Jodi, Alana, Elise and Mia.
I know your daddy is always sending his love, his love will be with you forever and ever.
We all love you girls and will do anything to help you. Dennis I want you to know I will always be there for your family.
We miss and love you Dennis.
Love your cousin Rhonda
Colin,
That was great what you wrote about your Uncle Dennis. What a great person you are. He is watching over you and all your cousins, never forget that. Give your Mom an extra hug!!!
Love,
your cousin, Debbie
Colin,
You know how much Uncle Dennis always LOVED you, from the moment he met you! He was ALWAYS so proud of you and your athletic abilities. If he had a son, I think he'd want one just like you.
Keep doing well in school and in sports. Uncle Dennis is watching and will always be so proud and will ALWAYS be cheering you on.
I love you!
Auntie Kelli
As I was looking at the website today I saw a picture of my son Colin when he was little. I read again what he wrote about his Uncle Dennis, He has been asking me alot of questions about his uncle and what kind of kid he was when he was his age. I have shared some stories with him that I know and he always gets a laugh out of them. Since his uncles passing I have seen Colin being a better brother to his 3 sisters & younger brother. I can only Hope that my children love each other as much as Dennis was loved by his brother and sisters. Always thinking of ya brother. Love Ya
Miss ya,
Billy
Colin, Uncle Dennis was so proud of you and would continue to be very proud of you. He would be so honored by your essay about him. Keep being the young man your becoming and Uncle Dennis will always being smiling down on you. We love you so much Colin, Auntie Jodi, Alana, Elise, & Mia oxox P.S. Just wanted to thank you so much Auntie Mary, Uncle Billy,& kids for sending Alana, Elise, & Mia those cute stuffed animals for Valentine's Day. They were so excited when they found the package at the door. Thanks again for continuing to think of the girls. Dennis is definetly smiling down at all of you. We love you, Jodi& the girls oxox
Colin,
What a great essay. I am very proud of you. I can't believe how fast all of you are growing. Your Uncle LOVED you very much and I know he is watching over you and is very proud. I Love you....
Auntie Kelly
Colin I can already tell that you are just like your Uncle Dennis, Handsome, smart and very caring, He is smiling down on you and I bet he is very proud of you too! Love You, Auntie Paula
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