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SoloSpar fan uploaded photo(s)
Monday, November 18, 2024
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Thought of you as I watched Iron Mike - am sure it would’ve been part of our Friday night date night celebrations. Wish we had more of those special times. Guess I better start hitting the heavy bag. :)
xxxxoooo
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Monday blues lit a candle
Monday, November 11, 2024
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Good morning on a rainy Monday. The gray skies match my mood - thinking of your sweet smile will make the day brighter.
xxxxoooo
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Empty uploaded photo(s)
Monday, November 4, 2024
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There’s still such a void in my life - an emptiness that surfaces too often. Time to get in the holiday spirit
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Monday, October 28, 2024
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A cold morning that brings back sweet memories of ski trips, snowshoes and shoveling! Why did I take it all for granted?
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M posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, October 21, 2024
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Miss you sweet RAM! Spend Sundays watching football but just not the same. Will it ever get easier?
xoxo
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Atom Ant uploaded photo(s)
Monday, October 14, 2024
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Slow start to the day … need some of your morning energy so I can be “up and atom … Atom Ant.” Missing all our fun times.
xoxo
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M uploaded photo(s)
Monday, October 7, 2024
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Trying to make it a happy start to another week. I sure could use one of your energy kisses to get me going. Still missing you
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Lonely posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, September 30, 2024
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Sad, lonely, angry, guilty, lost … without you.
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Dreaming uploaded photo(s)
Monday, September 23, 2024
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Good morning sweet Richard A Murphy! Never realized how lonely life can be even when I’m not alone. Trying to live with no regrets now - hoping our dreams come true.
Love always
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ADK uploaded photo(s)
Monday, September 16, 2024
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Missed you so much last week as I thought of our happy times in the Dacks. Still asking why?!
xoxoxoxo
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Osgood posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, September 9, 2024
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Here I am trying to make some happy ADK memories. Always thinking of you and the fun times we had, with tears in my eyes.
xoxoxo
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M uploaded photo(s)
Monday, September 2, 2024
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Happy Labor Day Sweet RAM. Thinking of all our happy memories from our annual ADK trip. Wish we were there now … life was so good. Thanks for all the best times of my life.
MAL
xxxxoooo
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M uploaded photo(s)
Monday, August 26, 2024
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Good morning sweet RAM! Another Monday after another lonely weekend. Hoping for good news today so I can get back to the links. Your encouragement got me hooked - the only time I feel happy. Wish you were here….
xxxooo
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Sad uploaded photo(s)
Monday, August 19, 2024
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Another celebration of your life helped ease the pain, at least temporarily. Still asking why, still lonely, still sad.
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Still so sad posted a symbolic gesture
Friday, August 16, 2024
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Three long years… miss you so much
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Heartbroken uploaded photo(s)
Monday, August 12, 2024
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Sweet Richard Alois - can’t stop thinking of you. Three years this week. Still sad, angry, guilty and heart broken.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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M uploaded photo(s)
Monday, August 5, 2024
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Wish I could stop thinking that it’s almost three years of my life without you. I want to relive all the good times that we had … I want to be happy again. Missing my best friend and favorite person more than ever.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Sad uploaded photo(s)
Monday, July 29, 2024
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Still can’t believe you’re gone. But you’re in my heart forever.
Love always
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M uploaded photo(s)
Monday, July 22, 2024
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Good morning Sweet RAM. Hope this is a better week with no more basement floods. Thanks to your great friend the problem is fixed … but the disaster just made me miss you more. I took so much for granted. Life was so good … I want a do over!!!
xoxoxoxo
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XO uploaded photo(s)
Monday, July 15, 2024
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Another week goes by and still so hard to carry on without you. Life seems to be passing me by so it’s time to get motivated to live again. Time to heed your wise advice - to drive fast and take chances!
Always in love
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ADK uploaded photo(s)
Monday, July 8, 2024
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No matter how I try some of those awful memories keep haunting me. At least I have so many wonderful ones to make me smile. Like the time we discovered Osgood!
Still miss you
xoxoxoxo
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Still sad uploaded photo(s)
Monday, July 1, 2024
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Good morning my sweet RAM. Still miss you so much - the mountains provided some solace but was so bittersweet. Overindulged at Donnelly’s, as usual. The memories help me deal with the sadness but it gets so lonely. Why??
xoxo
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ADK uploaded photo(s)
Monday, June 24, 2024
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Good rainy Monday morning Rich. Enjoying the mountains and the memories of all our trips. It’s bittersweet… just not the same.
Missing you more each day …
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Sad uploaded photo(s)
Monday, June 17, 2024
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Good Monday morning sweet RAM. I’ll be headed north soon. Will be a lonely journey without my co-pilot but hope to make the most of it. Reliving some fun times is the goal. Hope to see Mickey too.
Tears tears tears
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Lonely posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, June 10, 2024
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Miss you so much
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Teary eyed uploaded photo(s)
Monday, June 3, 2024
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Good morning sweet RAM. We lost another friend last week - hope you’re celebrating with him in heaven. Makes me realize how valuable our time on earth is. And maybe it’ll help me make the most of life - just so hard without you. Still thinking of you every day and night.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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M uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 27, 2024
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Happy Memorial Day sweet RAM! Drinking coffee and thinking about all the fun we had on this holiday. And thinking about the real reason we celebrate it. Wish we were together to make it happy.
MAL
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Lonely uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 20, 2024
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Wishing you were here so we could plan the Memorial Day getaway. Miss you more every day.
M
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Unhappily ever after uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 13, 2024
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I saw something that reminded me of Mr. Wonderful. Only you will get the sarcasm associated with that. We had so many good times and so many plans for our happily ever after. Still trying to make those shattered dreams come true.
xoxo xoxoxo xoxo
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M posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, May 6, 2024
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Good Monday Morning to Sweet RAM.
It’s a dreary start to the week, a perfect match for my depressed attitude. Doing nothing is taking its toll. Hope to be better soon. Meanwhile I’m dreaming that you’re still here making my life better.
Love hugs kisses
M
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ML uploaded photo(s)
Monday, April 29, 2024
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Back home and still suffering from that aggressive assault. Didn’t help my game and forced me to skip a day. I thought of you so many times - it would’ve been much more fun. And I really needed your comforting hugs.
xoxo xoxo
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Injured Reserve posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, April 15, 2024
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Hi sweet RAM! I really need you as I try to recover from a freak accident, really an assault! Thinking of how a great athlete like you would work through the pain to get back out there. Wish you could send me some healing energy! Just another life struggle that would be easier with you. Miss you so so much.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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ML uploaded photo(s)
Monday, April 8, 2024
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Happy eclipse day … will watch wishing you were by my side! And wish I could find the glasses you gave me for the last one - you were always thinking of me! And I’m always thinking of you - forever.
Peace and love
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Lonely posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, April 1, 2024
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Happy Easter to my sweet RAM. Holidays aren’t the same without you. Life’s not the same. Not sure the loneliness will ever end.
xoxo
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Heartbroken uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 25, 2024
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Good morning Sweet RAM! I still can’t believe you’re gone - it seems so unfair. Wish I’d done more, sooner. Wish we had time to make all our dreams come true. Wish I wasn’t so heartbroken. Wish you were here.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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M uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 18, 2024
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Happy, or more appropriately, unhappy Monday. Missed you at a ‘family’ event this weekend but of course we shared stories, laughs and some sad memories. And an interesting conversation about life and after life. I believe we’ll meet again - that keeps me going!
Time to get moving … will try to make it a good week.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Blue Monday posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, March 11, 2024
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Monday morning blues after a lonely weekend. Wishing you were still here to make it better.
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Kayaker uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 4, 2024
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Good morning Sweet RAM! Would be a great day for spring kayaking - our river is so high and am sure we’d sail through the gorge and finish that fateful trip. Such a fun memory despite flipping over… wish you were here to take more chances with me.
xoxo
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Missing you uploaded photo(s)
Monday, February 26, 2024
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Another week down and finally have a tee time set! I remember how you encouraged me to hit the links and just have fun. I miss that so much. And miss everything about my life with you.
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XO uploaded photo(s)
Monday, February 19, 2024
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Sunny Monday morning helping to brighten my spirits. I know it’s time for new adventures but so hard to get motivated. I hate to let life pass me by and don’t think you’d want that … but will it ever be as good as it was? Hoping for happiness.
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Football widow uploaded photo(s)
Monday, February 12, 2024
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Another Super Bowl without you - couldn’t bring myself to make one of your many special dishes for game day. Maybe next year! The reunion was fun - great to see old friends. But still missing my best friend ever.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Monday, February 5, 2024
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Good morning sweet Richard! Walked my old route for the first time yesterday … was bittersweet with constant thoughts of you. Found the new trail at the Gorge and remembered how you rescued my boat and paddle so many years ago. Should be a good week - another college reunion. Missing you so much.
xoxoxoxo
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Monday, January 29, 2024
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Good morning sweet Richard! It’s a dreary day to match my sad and dreary mood. I’m reminding myself to smile so no one knows what I’m thinking - one of the many things I learned from you. I’m so lucky to have had you in my life - and feel so unlucky to lose you too soon.
Love hugs kisses!
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Why posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, January 22, 2024
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Miss you so much - going through a depressed phase just trying to understand why. And there is no answer.
xoxo
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Lonely posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, January 15, 2024
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I’ve been watching all the playoff games - I really miss your expert analysis and fun conversations. Nothing is as good as it was with you. Still can’t accept that you’re not here with me. Forever in love.
xoxo
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ML uploaded photo(s)
Friday, January 12, 2024
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Happy birthday my sweet Richard! I’m sure you’re celebrating with all the angels, enjoying some eggplant parm, eating carrot cake and making it the best party central ever! I so wish I was celebrating with you - you were taken way too soon. It will be another lonely Friday night date night … but I’ll be thinking sweet thoughts of you.
Sending you lots of hugs and kisses on your special day!
Lonely ML
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M uploaded photo(s)
Monday, January 8, 2024
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Thinking of you as I drink my morning coffee. This is a special week with your birthday coming up - but will be an unhappy day for me! Enjoy all the celebrations up in heaven!
Love kisses hugs
MAL
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Monday, January 1, 2024
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Happy New Year Sweet Richard. I’m hoping this will be a better year but I know it’ll never be as good as the years with you. If only we had more time
Missing you so much
xoxoxo
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Monday, December 25, 2023
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Merry Christmas sweet Richard Alois! I miss you so much. Another sad and lonely Christmas without you. Sending hugs and kisses and hoping you’re celebrating with the angels.
All my love
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Mar uploaded photo(s)
Monday, December 18, 2023
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A week until Christmas but sure doesn’t feel like it. It’s just too sad and lonely without you. Miss you so very much.
Mar
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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Hello sweet Richard A Murphy! Watched a lot of football yesterday like we did every Sunday. But not the same without your expert commentary, our delicious snacks and meals - nothing is the same.
Sending hugs and kisses to you in heaven.
MAL
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Holiday blues posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, December 4, 2023
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Good morning my sweet Richard
It’s almost the start of all the birthday and holiday celebrations. You’ll be a part of it in spirit but it’s so sad that you won’t be here with us. Life just isn’t as good as it was - I took so much for granted!
Missing you
ML
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ML posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, November 27, 2023
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Still missing you and crying myself to sleep. Still asking why? Still hoping to be happy. Still relive our happy times. Still haunted by some not so happy memories. xoxoxo
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Monday, November 20, 2023
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Hi Rich! Drinking coffee and thinking of you. Happy early Thanksgiving! I want to give thanks that you came into my life and made it so much better. I need to keep all the positive memories top of mind and do what makes me happy - it’s what I know you’d want. So help me through the holiday season and help me live by your sage advice - to smile so no one knows what I’m thinking.
All my love forever and ever …
MAL
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Monday, November 13, 2023
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Good sunny Monday morning Rich! Heading out for a long walk hoping to think happy thoughts of our time together. It ended too soon and shattered all our happily ever after dreams. Miss you!
Love kisses hugs
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MAL posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, November 6, 2023
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Hi sweet RAM,
I’ve been thinking so much about how things could’ve been and probably spend too much time angry, guilty and just feeling sorry for myself. I hope today is the start of a happier time - just need to figure out how to do that. It’s what you’d want so that thought should help me get there. Miss you!
MAL
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Mar posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, October 30, 2023
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Happy Halloween Eve Rich! Guess I’ll have to eat treats without you again this year. Am hoping your spirit will visit and make it a happy day.
xoxo
Mar
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Sad Sack uploaded photo(s)
Monday, October 23, 2023
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Hi sweet Richard,
It’s the start of another week as I try to resolve to do things that make me happy. I need to snap out of my recluse mode - watching Hallmark might inspire me to enjoy the approaching holiday season. Life is so hard without you - at least I have great memories!
Love and kisses,
ML
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ML uploaded photo(s)
Monday, October 16, 2023
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Good morning sweet Richard. Thinking of you on this sunny day. Would be perfect if I could play golf then visit the mill. I miss every minute I spent with you. It’s so sad those times are gone. And even sadder that life will never be that good again. Sending kisses and hugs to you in heaven!
xoxoxo
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Monday, October 9, 2023
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Thinking of you as I drink my coffee alone. Sometimes I pretend you’re still here - I know it’s crazy but it keeps me going. Miss you so much!
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Lonely posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, October 2, 2023
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Good morning to you, sweet RAM! Guess this is pretty much a tradition - but wish I could tell you how I’ve been able to move on from the anger, guilt and sadness. Just can’t do it - life without you is too difficult so those feelings are still there. Until we meet again …
xoxoxoxoxoxo
M
ML uploaded photo(s)
Monday, September 25, 2023
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Hello my sweet Richard,
Another dismal rainy Monday - seems like an omen to remind me that it’s the start of another sad and lonely week. I’m struggling to move on but still is impossible. I wish I was having coffee with you - wish I could hear your voice - wish I wasn’t crying right now.
Missing you … maybe the sun will really come out tomorrow.
xoxoxoxo
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Lonely uploaded photo(s)
Monday, September 18, 2023
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Another rainy Monday - seems especially dismal after a long lonely weekend. Wish I could turn back time - I’d never take you for granted. I’d always be happy. Those days are gone and still so hard to accept. Hope you’re smiling down on me.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Monday, September 11, 2023
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Good morning my sweet Richard,
Today is day that we Americans will never forget. But every day is a day that I don’t forget you. I try to honor you with all the happy memories but the grief doesn’t go away. It’s still there and easily comes to the forefront - the tears still fall, the lonely feelings come out. Seems like the good times are all gone and just live in my memories of you. Please help me be happy.
Missing you so so much!
MAL
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Lonely uploaded photo(s)
Monday, September 4, 2023
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Hi Sweet Richard Alois - I enjoyed playing an early round of golf today but fought back tears as I drove home. Was thinking of our annual Labor Day week road trips, wishing we were driving north for a fun-filled holiday. It’s just so sad - I know things will never be that good again. On a positive note, thank you for coming into my life and for the great friends you brought with you - they make it a bit easier to get through some of the lonely times.
Miss you sweet RAM more than you can ever imagine!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Lonely uploaded photo(s)
Monday, August 28, 2023
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Hi Rich
A dark gloomy Monday morning so trying to think happy thoughts of you. Planning to head north soon to keep the annual road trip tradition going. Time to drive fast and take chances. Not the same without my co-pilot.
Missing you
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Still Sad lit a candle
Monday, August 21, 2023
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Hey Rich
Two years later and I still cry most every day. Time doesn’t seem to help. But it’s so nice that your friends still remember you - and so many reached out to me last week. You were so loved especially by me! Am going for a long walk and will be thinking of you.
xoxo xoxo
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Sad and lonely uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
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Two years have passed and miss you more than ever!
8:56 pm
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ML uploaded photo(s)
Monday, August 14, 2023
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Good morning sweet Richard,
I’m still missing our morning coffee together almost two years later. I’ve been so emotional the past few weeks. I just can’t get certain thoughts out of my mind. I’m so thankful for the time we had and thankful for the friends that are still thinking of you and helping me cope. We’ll be toasting you in a few days - sharing stories and laughs. And probably shedding a few tears.
Love forever!
R
Road trip uploaded photo(s)
Monday, August 7, 2023
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Hey Sweet Richard Alois! It’s a rainy Monday morning. I’ve been up for hours just thinking of you. Makes me happy and makes me sad. I’m ready for a road trip to visit some of our favorite places … will miss my co-pilot but I can’t let life pass me by. I know you wouldn’t want that.
Time to drive fast and take chances!
Love and kisses ….
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Sad uploaded photo(s)
Monday, July 31, 2023
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It’s a beautiful day as the two year mark approaches. I can’t help but relive some of our final weeks together. The memories make me cry. I just wish we had more time together.
You always told me to smile, that no one would know what I’m thinking. I’m trying but life seems so unfair. Not sure I’ll ever get over losing you.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Miserable posted a condolence
Monday, July 24, 2023
Good Monday morning my sweet Richard!
They say when it rains it pours and that seems to be happening to me. I’m trying to be positive but I could sure use my best friend to help me smile through it. You’d take charge, as always, and make me realize it’s not that bad. But it seems that bad without you.
Help me make it a better week!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Miserable uploaded photo(s)
Monday, July 17, 2023
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Sweet Richard Alois
We’re told to never take things for granted. I learned the hard way - life with you was so special. Now life without you is so difficult. I’d give anything to have more time with you.
Missing you so much
Love, hugs, kisses
MAL
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ML uploaded photo(s)
Monday, July 10, 2023
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I’m not sure why but I couldn’t keep some of those tragic memories out of my mind this weekend. I tried to think happy thoughts but couldn’t. Guess it’s good to cry and accept that I may never be truly happy again. Miss you so much.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Sad sack uploaded photo(s)
Monday, July 3, 2023
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Happy almost 4th of July sweet Richard. Will miss you at the annual BBQ festivities, starting with the ride there. Driving alone is still difficult - will probably cry every time I’m on a road trip as the memories come streaming back. Life is miserable without you - I never knew it could be this bad, this sad.
Until we meet again - all my love
Mar
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Sad uploaded photo(s)
Monday, June 26, 2023
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Hi Sweet Richard! I really missed you on the ADK trip last week. Would’ve been so much fun kayaking, golfing, getting ice cream and just laughing with you. I talked to you so many times - hope you were listening. I’m sure you could repeat back everything I said … as usual. I never realized how much I’d miss you and so wish I never took our time together for granted. Why why why?
All my love
ML
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ADK uploaded photo(s)
Monday, June 19, 2023
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Good morning Richard - as we used to say, up and atom Atom Ant! Looks like a nice day to head to one of our favorite places. Will miss my co-pilot on all our fun adventures. I just wish you were still here to make me smile.
Love forever
ML
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Mar uploaded photo(s)
Monday, June 12, 2023
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Good morning my Sweet Richard,
I went to a grief session yesterday - still hard for me to actively participate in discussions but somewhat comforting to know what I’m experiencing is normal. Not sure it’s going to help me deal with my emotions or help me break out of this paralysis I have. I’m trying to move forward with my life and get happy, but it’s so hard without you. Just wish some of our dreams will still come true.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Mar
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Lonely ML lit a candle
Monday, June 5, 2023
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Another lonely weekend without my sweet Richard Alois. I feel like I’m wishing my life away … not sure how to stop the sadness and tears. So many things remind me of you and all our shattered dreams.
Love, kisses, hugs.
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Mar uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 29, 2023
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Happy Memorial Day sweet Richard. I think back to how we spent this weekend just two years ago. Those thoughts bring tears to my eyes - I think we were both optimistic but I often wonder what you were really thinking. I wish I did more for you, and sooner. And I wish you were still here. Life is just not the same - not sure it’ll ever get better. Sending you virtual energy kisses.
Love always,
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Sad Sack uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 22, 2023
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Another sad and lonely Monday morning without my favorite person ever. I’m going to try to make this a good week and resolve to only think happy thoughts. Hope I can stick to that goal. Love forever!
Mar
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Lonely uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 15, 2023
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Dear Richard,
I have so many regrets over things I could’ve done and how I took you for granted. There are reminders every day that bring tears to my eyes. I relive so many of our happy times but can’t get some of the horrible memories out of my mind. Makes life so miserable at times. I miss my best friend so much!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Mar
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Broken hearted uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 8, 2023
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Good morning to the most wonderful person ever! I miss hearing those words from you. I’ll never recover from my broken heart - wish you were still here to make me laugh again!
All my love until we’re together again …
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Lonely MAL uploaded photo(s)
Monday, May 1, 2023
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Dear Rich,
So many things still remind me of you and, whether they’re happy or sad thoughts, I can’t help but cry. You’re in my heart forever. But I know that we’ll meet again and that keeps me going.
All my love forever,
MAL
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Mar posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, April 24, 2023
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Good morning sweet Richard Alois -
Here I am for a week of golf in MB. The long drive brought back the fun memories of all our road trips - I sure wish you were here but know you’re with me in spirit. Life is just not the same but am doing my best to carry on. Missing you more every day!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Mar
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Mar uploaded photo(s)
Monday, April 17, 2023
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Good morning my sweet Richard -
It’s a cool rainy Monday morning making it hard to get moving. I miss my favorite person, my best friend, number 74! I so wish you were here to just make me smile. I know it’ll never be as good as it was - I still ask why. And I still cry every day, every night. You were my world …
Love always
Mar
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Missing you uploaded photo(s)
Monday, April 10, 2023
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Happy belated Easter Rich! Missed you at the party but we toasted in your honor. You’re so missed, especially by me. I still have bouts of anger and guilt but most of all just sadness. I never knew how lonely I could be - memories make it easier but don’t think the heartache will ever heal. Sending virtual kisses and hugs -
xoxoxoxo
S
Sad and lonely uploaded photo(s)
Monday, April 3, 2023
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Good sunny Monday morning my sweet RAM. I hope I snap out of the funk I’ve been in the last few months. I need to somehow change my life but having a tough time figuring it out. I need you to motivate me - I want to chase our dreams but going it alone is still too hard. Miss you more each day!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Monday blues lit a candle
Monday, March 27, 2023
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Hi Sweet Richard Alois - I woke up thinking you can’t really be gone; that this nightmare is over. But reality set in. I’m just going to take it day by day - you’re in my thoughts all the time, in my dreams every night. But as the days go by, it’s not any easier - wish I could go back in time!
Love and hugs
MAL
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Sad Monday uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 20, 2023
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Another Monday morning without you, sweet Richard. I think of you all the time - but I’m going to try to focus on just the good times today. Miss you so much!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Monday, March 13, 2023
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Hi Sweet Richard - feeling miserable today and not just because my heart aches for you. I keep picturing the future we planned and need to get motivated to make it happen. It won’t be the same without you - nothing will ever be that good again. But it might help me be a bit happier. Missing my best friend so much.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
ML
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ML uploaded photo(s)
Monday, March 6, 2023
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Another week has gone by my Sweet Richard. So many memories still haunt me; so many things trigger emotions. I found my happily ever after with you - but it’s gone, you’re gone. Life goes on but so hard without my best friend.
Miss and love you
MAL
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Dreaming of you uploaded photo(s)
Monday, February 27, 2023
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Happy Monday sweet Richard - or at least I’m trying to make it happy. I still have moments when I just can’t believe you’re gone from this physical world. At least you’re still with me in my dreams. I wish I could wake from this nightmare and just go back in time. I’m trying to connect more spiritually and hope it helps me battle my loneliness. Will see how that turns out - until then I’ll see you in my dreams.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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ML lit a candle
Monday, February 20, 2023
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Another sad and lonely week has gone by. You’re my best friend and my favorite person ever! No wonder it’s so hard to live without you. Missing you sweet Richard! I’m going to try to make this week better so send me some of those energy kisses we shared!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
MAL
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Monday, February 13, 2023
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I really missed watching the big game with you, my sweet Richard. No one to share great food with, no one to explain the controversial plays, no one to laugh and have fun with. And I already miss my Valentine - hope it’s been party central up in heaven. You deserve it. Happy Valentine’s Day Eve - miss you more each day!
Love, hugs, kisses
ML
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Moose Lake memory uploaded photo(s)
Monday, February 6, 2023
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Good morning Sweet Richard
Remember how we discovered Moose Lake and made plans to explore it on our next trip north? That never happened - maybe I’ll get there someday. It won’t be the same - nothing is the same. Nothing is as good, as fun, as meaningful anymore. Missing you.
MAL
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Mar uploaded photo(s)
Monday, January 30, 2023
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Hi Sweet Richard
It’s a dreary looking day making it an even sadder Monday morning. Watched some football with our friends yesterday - told stories and missed your fun conversation and commentary. I know you were with us in spirit but it’s still so hard to live without you. I often think it’s just a bad dream, a nightmare - that I’ll wake up and it’ll all be good again.
Still missing my best friend, my favorite person …
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Sad and lonely Mar
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Smiling uploaded photo(s)
Monday, January 23, 2023
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Good morning Sweet Richard Alois -
Hope my messages bring a big smile to your face. I remember how you always told me, when I was upset for whatever reason, to just smile - no one will know what I’m thinking. I try to do that now even when I fight back tears as I think of you. Missing you so much … my world is just not the same without you here … with all my love… Sweet ML
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Birthday wishes uploaded photo(s)
Thursday, January 12, 2023
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Happy birthday to my Sweet Richard Alois! I imagine it’s Party Central up in heaven - just wish it was here too. Can’t believe it’s another birthday without you - we had such wonderful plans to grow old together. I’ll try to celebrate in your honor - I know you’d want me to be happy but doesn’t seem possible today.
And remember … Drive fast and take chances!!!
Love always!
M
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Monday, January 9, 2023
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Good Monday morning sweet Richard. It’s almost the start of your birthday celebration, something I looked forward to every year. Now it’s a sad reminder of all the good times that I’ll never have again. But I’ll still celebrate, maybe even make your favorite carrot cake! Sending you lots of virtual kisses and hugs until we can celebrate together again.
Happy early birthday to my best friend and favorite person.
xoxoxo
ML
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Monday, January 2, 2023
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Happy New Year my sweet Richard. Normally I’d be looking forward to another year filled with new adventures, laughter and, most of all, love. But without you it’ll be an impossible goal. The holidays are so hard for me now - the good thing is that I hear from so many of your friends. It’s comforting to be reminded of the impact you had on their lives too. You’ll never be forgotten! I miss you so so much!
All my love to #74 as I struggle to be happy again!
MAL
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Monday, December 26, 2022
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It’s the day after Christmas. Thanks to you I had a nice time with our “family” but thoughts of our special times still brought tears to my eyes. It’ll never be as good as it was. Why why why - still asking.
All my love
Sad Merry
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Sad Merry uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, December 25, 2022
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Merry Christmas to my dear Sweet Richard. Hope heaven is treating you well on this special day. I miss you so much!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
MAL
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Monday, December 19, 2022
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Well Sweet Richard, it’s finally Christmas week - only 6 more days to go. And once again all I want for Christmas is to have you here with me. I never thought life would be like this, at least not so soon. We had so many things left to do but without you, our dreams won’t come true. Why did I take you for granted? Why didn’t I do more for you? I’m so so sorry. The sadness, anger and guilt still rage, just not as often. I’ll try to focus on the good times and to keep smiling!
Love and kisses - and merry almost Christmas!
Sad MAL
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Holiday blues uploaded photo(s)
Monday, December 12, 2022
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Hey Sweet Richard Alois - was another tough week but even tougher weekend. The holidays were always special for us but everything just reminds me that I’ll never have such happy times again. Thought I was over the near constant crying but I’m not. Would love to say happy holidays to everyone and mean it. Until we meet again …
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Unhappy ML
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MAL lit a candle
Monday, December 5, 2022
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Hi Sweet Richard
I know you’re remembering this special day but it’s just not the same without you. I still wonder why you were taken so soon and so suddenly. You left me with an emptiness that can never be filled. If I could have one wish it would be to bring you back to me!
Miss you so so much.
Love always - MAL
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Monday, November 28, 2022
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Good Monday morning sweet Richard,
You were missed at another wonderful Thanksgiving. As usual there was way too much food with lots of laughter and a few sad moments. We shared stories - so many memories of you. You live on in our hearts - I just wish you were still here! I’m so thankful you came into my life - you made it so much better. It’s just so sad that it can never be that good again.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Sweet MAL
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Lonely uploaded photo(s)
Monday, November 21, 2022
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Hi Sweet Richard,
I relived so many wonderful memories this weekend. But I’m dreading the holidays without you. I’m so lucky that I had you in my life for so many years. I need to remind myself of that especially when I’m down in the dumps. I’m sure you know your memory lives on through so many people- most of all me!
Happy Thanksgiving in heaven!
All my love,
MAL
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Sad ML uploaded photo(s)
Monday, November 14, 2022
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Dear Richard,
The holiday season is fast approaching and all I can think of is how different it’ll be. We always had so much fun and extended the season all the way through your birthday month. It’s never going to be that good again! I already fight back tears every day - am sure it’ll just get worse in the coming weeks! Wish I could turn back time to those happy days. Now I just want to be sure life doesn’t pass me by … I need to make the most of my time here. I need to learn to drive fast and take chances!!! I know you know what that means! xoxo
All my love
MAL
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Monday, November 7, 2022
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Good morning sweet RAM!
Wish I could get out of this depressed funk I’ve been in for weeks now. Not sure why but the loneliness is getting harder to deal with. So is my anger, guilt and sadness. You even creep into my dreams more. I remind myself how lucky I was to have you in my life. But then reality sets in - it’ll never be that good again!
Until we meet again - all my love
MAL
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Sad ML uploaded photo(s)
Monday, October 31, 2022
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Hi Rich,
Another lonely weekend where so many things triggered memories of you and brought tears to my eyes. It’s not getting much better - I wonder if I’ll ever really be happy again. But I know it’s okay to not be okay - although it’s what people expect, or want, to hear.
Hope you’re smiling down on me - need some of those energy kisses too! I’ll see you in my dreams!
Love, hugs, kisses,
Sad ML
PS Happy Halloween!
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Broken hearted uploaded photo(s)
Monday, October 24, 2022
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Hi Sweet Richard -
I’m thinking of you on this rainy dreary morning. I just spent several days up north with a bunch of college friends. It made me realize I should’ve stayed in closer touch like you did - with all your friends. It was great to reconnect. I haven’t laughed or had so much fun in so long — wish you were still here with me so life could be happy all the time. Big hugs and kisses until we meet again.
xoxoxo
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Monday, October 17, 2022
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My dear Sweet Richard: Another lonely Monday morning - finally worked on that big puzzle you got me. Maybe I’ll finish it by Christmas. Keep wishing you were here with me, keep thinking of all the good times, and still haunted by some of the last times we had together. I took you for granted and am so sorry for that. Life will never ever be that good again. Sending you hugs and kisses with tears in my eyes!
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Lonely uploaded photo(s)
Monday, October 10, 2022
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Good morning Sweet Richard Alois. Got through another week without you. Still think of you all the time - and still cry every day as I wish you were here. Too many things trigger good and sad memories. You’ll always be in my heart until we’re together again.
Love, kisses, hugs
MAL
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Sad ML uploaded photo(s)
Monday, October 3, 2022
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Hi Sweet Richard Murphy!
It’s another Monday morning after another sleepless night. Not sure that will ever change. The weekends seem to be the hardest time living without you. No more Friday night dates, no visits to the yard, no backyard grilling, no one to watch football with - and on and on. It’s just so sad and lonely. What keeps me going is that I know until we’ll be together again in some form. I have to believe that.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
MAL
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Monday, September 26, 2022
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Hi Rich -
Another Monday morning and sleepless night. I’m drinking coffee wishing you were right beside me. I’ll just pretend you’re here.
Saw a friend of yours this weekend. We talked about you and shared some nice memories. He misses visiting with you - and commented on just how many friends you had. An amazing number / so glad I can count them as my friends now. And he told me I should appreciate the 25 happy years we had together. Most people don’t find that kind of love and happiness. I took so much for granted - but that could be why life is so difficult now. Will it ever be that good again?
Missing you more than ever …
Love and kisses!
MAL
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Monday, September 19, 2022
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Hi Sweet Richard
I’m off to golf soon - always a reminder of you. I miss talking to you before I tee off and miss seeing you after. I miss your encouragement, your smile and laughter. I miss you so much. Hope you’re smiling down on me from heaven - knowing you’re there in spirit helps me get through each day.
Love always,
MAL
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Still miserable posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, September 12, 2022
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Hello again my sweet Richard Alois!
Every week that goes by just makes me miss you more. I can’t adjust to a life without you so just live in the memories. I had some weird dreams last night - of course you were in them. Can’t figure out what they mean or where we were … but we were together, a good thing. Maybe it’s a sign of what’s to come.
Football season started - watched with our friends. Will be cheering for our teams and thinking of you.
All my love forever
MAL
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Monday, September 5, 2022
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Dear sweet Richard,
Happy Labor Day! Normally we’d be up north paddling, golfing, laughing, visiting Mickey, enjoying Donnelly’s ice cream and hiking trails. But am sitting home this year. Those happy memories make me smile and make me cry! I miss you so much … I’m tempted to jump in my car and head to Saranac - just to drive fast and take chances like we used to do!!!
All my love and endless kisses for you!
MAL
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Friday, September 2, 2022
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Hey Rich -
It’s our Friday night date night. And our usual time to be up north having fun. I’m sitting outside just crying - why did this happen? You’re my favorite person, my best friend and deserve to be still here, more so than me. I don’t know what to do - I don’t know how to move on. I miss you so much! Life sucks.
xoxoxo- your sweet Mary Annie
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Barbara Nelson posted a condolence
Monday, August 29, 2022
Dear Rich: can’t believe it’s already a year. We all miss you so much!
The Nelsons
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Mary Posted Aug 31, 2022 at 5:16 PM
Hi Barbara
I can’t believe it’s been a year too. I miss him more every day. Thank you for your loving friendship - you and your family meant so much to him! I know you’ve dealt with similar heartache with your loss. Just doesn’t seem to get easier!
With my love,
Mary
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Monday, August 29, 2022
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Good morning my sweet Rich -
Another sad and lonely week has passed. They say this is my new normal but it’s anything but what normal should be. Heard from more friends last week - so nice to relive some pleasant memories. Just wish you were here to make more! I might head back north to our favorite place - will miss my co-pilot!
Big hugs and lots of kisses!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
MAL
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Monday, August 22, 2022
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Hello sweet Richard Alois Murphy,
Got through last week with help of friends. But living without you is still so sad and depressing. Maybe year two will be better - I just know my life will never be as happy and fulfilled as it was with you. Thank you. Just wish we could’ve lived out our dreams.
Big hugs and lots of kisses,
MAL
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Sadder than ever lit a candle
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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Dear Richard
It’s one year today - a day I’ll never forget. I miss you more than ever.
Here’s some candles to honor your wonderful life.
All my love forever
MAL
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Monday, August 15, 2022
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Hi Rich -
Tomorrow marks one year - at 8:56 pm that you were taken from me. I’ve been reliving lots of things. Some are happy memories and others just so sad. All of them make me cry. The Adirondack trip brought some comfort but also lots of tears. Remember our big hike at the VIC - and that long bridge? Of course I cried when I saw it. I wanted you there with me. And I still ask why this happened. And I always wonder if my life will ever get better. I miss you so much!
Sending you kisses and big hugs!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
MAL
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Monday, August 8, 2022
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Hi Rich - I’m sitting outside drinking coffee and thinking of you. Wish you were here so we could do our usual fun stuff - paddling, golfing, hiking (sort of) and laughing all the time! Hard to believe that it’s almost a year - 50 or 51 weeks- that we were together. But know I’ll see you in heaven - that keeps me going.
Send me a sign that lets me know you’re thinking of me too!
Love love love always
xoxoxoxoxo xoxoxoxoxo
MAL
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Monday, August 1, 2022
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Good morning sweet Richard Murphy! Another week has gone by, 49 if I counted right, and approaching one year without you! I keep thinking of all we went through a year ago - so many terrible memories, awful images, difficult times. And so much love. I still can’t accept that you’re gone, that it happened so fast. I don’t think I’ll ever get over my anger, guilt, sadness and loneliness. Fortunately I have some good friends - most that I know because of you. But it’s not getting much better. I’m so sorry we didn’t live out our dreams - we were supposed to grow old together. Sending you love and kisses!
Yours forever! xoxoxo
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Monday, July 25, 2022
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Hi Richard
I’m early getting ready to play golf. I always think of the ritual we had - we’d talk as I got to the course and then I’d stop to visit you. I miss those times so much! I still cry every time as I drive home. 48 weeks later and it’s not easier.
Hope you’re thinking of me. Knowing I’ll see you someday keeps me going.
All my love,
Mary
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Monday, July 18, 2022
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Hello my sweet Richard Alois!
47 weeks now. I think the approaching one year mark is bringing more sad thoughts to mind even in my dreams. I cry just thinking about you. I never thought anyone could be so sad. And the guilt that I didn’t do something sooner haunts me.
On a positive note I’m thankful for all the great friends you had. A few of them helped me out this weekend. We all miss you so much. You brought so much to my life. I need to remind myself of that.
Sending energy kisses to you! Send me some back!!! You’re always in my heart!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
MAL
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Monday, July 11, 2022
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Good morning my sweet Richard! Week 46 … some sad memories keep flooding back. I even wake up thinking of them. But there’s also all the good times we had. We were destined to have more great times but guess God had other plans for you. Keep a place for me in heaven and send some signs to keep me going. And to make me happy, or at least happier.
Today’s Don’s birthday. I’m sure he’s thinking of you too - as all your friends always are!
Heading for golf soon - will play for you!
Love and kisses,
xoxoxo
MAL
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Monday, July 4, 2022
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Happy 4th of July up in heaven Rich! It’s 45 weeks later and my first Independence Day without you. No celebration will be complete this year - wish you were here grilling on the BGE, laughing with me and sleeping through the fireworks. Life goes on but just not the same. Will there ever be a day I don’t think of you and cry? I don’t think so!
All my love -
ML
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Friday, July 1, 2022
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Hey Rich - it’s Friday night date night! I’m home alone fighting back tears. Who knew all those happy times would end so soon. I love you and always will. Please send me a sign that you’re watching out for me, just like you always did.
Love and kisses / Sweet M Annie L
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Monday, June 27, 2022
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Good morning my sweet Richard Alois! Another week gone by - 44 now - and still think of you constantly. Had a nice time last week but would’ve been so much better with you there. And you missed another graduation party; I know you were there in spirit. Why did you have to leave me so soon - we had so many more adventures in store. I’m trying to get happy but who knew it would be so hard. I’m still angry, guilty but mostly sad.
Broken-hearted ML
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Monday, June 20, 2022
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Hi Richard, my best friend and partner in fun and adventure! I’m missing you so much in one of our favorite places up north! I’m enjoying a beautiful sunrise but with tears in my eyes. Being here without you is so bittersweet - at least I’m with one of your best friends. We’ve told some stories; I laughed and cried - just wish we could go back in time and have a do over of the last few years. It’s been 43 weeks - still can’t accept the fact that you’re gone. Sending you some energy kisses and know you’re with me in spirit.
All my love forever
MAL
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Monday, June 13, 2022
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Good morning again Sweet Richard -
Got through another weekend, now the hardest part of the week to be alone. 42 weeks and I still have a broken heart. I’ve been reading about some new breakthroughs and think how they could’ve changed so much for the better. Why does life seem so unfair - I wish I could have your strength and outlook on life. It’s time to drive fast and take chances!!! I’ll do it for you.
All my love forever,
MAL
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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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Hi Rich -
Am sitting on the deck in one of your ADK chairs. It’s a beautiful evening but so sad to sit here without you. I was looking to the sky as I cried, talking to you and feeling so bad that even a year ago we were together. Why I didn’t do more sooner - I just think you’d still be here. Instead I’m so so sad, so so lonely. Miss you so so much! With all my love …
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Monday, June 6, 2022
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Good morning again sweet Richard! I read a tribute for a friend’s mother this morning and thought how you must have experienced what the Iroquois culture refers to as the walk along the stars. It was a bittersweet tribute but mostly sweet as it told their beliefs about the journey of life. I hope you found the peace they talked about in a happy place that reunited you with ones you loved. It gives me some comfort - and hope that I’ll see you again!! But I still shed tears and miss you every day! Even 41 weeks later ….
xoxoxoxoxo
MAL
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Monday, May 30, 2022
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Happy Memorial Day my sweet Richard,
Just a year ago we were at the beach. I never thought it would be our last annual trip to celebrate with friends. I miss you more every day and so wish I could go back in time. There are so many things I’d do and say. Life seems so unfair - so unkind. Even after 40 weeks - it’s not getting easier to carry on without you.
Love and kisses!
MAL
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Monday, May 23, 2022
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Hi my sweet Richard -
Just thinking that your first treatment was just a year ago this week - and now 39 weeks have slowly and painfully gone by. Miss you so much - am going to SMG today so making it a difficult way to start the week. I wish I could turn back time - so many things we had left to do. Now they’re broken dreams. Blow me some kisses please! It’ll help me carry on.
Yours forever
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
ML
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Sad ML posted a condolence
Monday, May 16, 2022
Hi Rich,
It’s 38 weeks and I still miss you so much! Whoever said time heals all wounds got it wrong in my opinion. I think of you all the time and all the things we used to do. I managed to get out on the river in the Great Swamp. It’s sad that I’ll never have another kayaking adventure with you. There are so many things I want to do with you - and some I want to do over.
Hope you’re having fun in heaven with all your friends. Driving fast and taking chances. Building stuff and giving it away. And waiting for me!
Love you always,
Sad ML
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Monday, May 9, 2022
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Dear Sweet Richard -
Another week gone by - 37 now - and I’m still so sad and lonely. So many things remind me of you - it hurts so much to have to carry on without you. Will it ever get better? I don’t know but Ringo summed up my feelings pretty well. Been singing this song for days and now I’m sharing it with you.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
MAL
I can't get used to living here
While my heart is broke, my tears, I cry for you
I want you here to have and hold
As the years go by and we grow old and gray
Every time I see your face
It reminds me of the places we used to go
All I've got is a photograph
And I realize you're not coming back anymore
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Friday, May 6, 2022
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Hi Rich -
It’s Friday night date night and here I am - no date with you. Been raining most of the day so adds to my depression. I still have so many regrets and it just hurts so much. All my questions- all the why’s - still haunt me. I wish you were here with me. Instead I’m just crying - life goes on in such a different and mostly miserable way.
All my love and lots of energy kisses!
MAL
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Monday, May 2, 2022
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Good morning to my favorite person ever! Back from vacation and missing you more than ever. 36 sad and lonely weeks …
Had a good time golfing last week but thought of you so often. All the fun times we used to have and how much nicer it would’ve been with you. I still can’t believe you’re gone and that it’s really just a never ending nightmare. Life is so unfair at times.
Love you always
ML
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Monday, April 25, 2022
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Hey Rich -
Am on a golf trip this week - happy to get away but so wish you were here! Heard so many songs on the drive down that reminded me of you - brought tears to my eyes. I’m not sure how I can deal with this new life without you. I’m trying but not dealing with the loneliness very well even after 36 weeks. I still miss my favorite person in the whole wild world more than anyone could ever imagine!
xoxoxo
MAL
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Monday, April 18, 2022
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Good afternoon Rich -
The holidays - Passover and Easter - were just not the same without you. We all missed you as we told stories and laughed about some of the fun times and the things you did for us. It was a sad lonely drive - still hard for me to make that trip without you by my side. Hope you celebrated in heaven and smiled down on us! It’s 34 weeks today - I still ask why did it happen so fast, why didn’t I do more to help you, how do I carry on, how do I get happy? The why’s and how’s remain unanswered! And the tears still fill my eyes!
Miss you so much!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Sweet ML
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sad mary lit a candle
Friday, April 15, 2022
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Hi Sweet Richard Alois, my altar boy in heaven! Assume you’re observing your first Good Friday up there! Miss you so much - this candle is in your honor!
xoxoxo
MAL
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Monday, April 11, 2022
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Hi Rich,
One more week has passed so now at the 33 week mark. As usual I’m wide awake and hoping to get some solid sleep soon. I’m watching another episode of Murder She Wrote, one both of us have seen countless times.
Had some nice conversations this past week with a number of people - very comforting to know they care still about you and even me. I’m not coping well with the anger and guilt still haunting me along with the sadness and loneliness. Maybe I need to talk to a professional or rely more on spiritual help. Easter is almost here - time for renewal. So, Rich, please help me just think of all the happy times we shared!!! Help me get happy again. Missing you more than ever.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
MAL
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Monday, April 4, 2022
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Good morning Rich!
It’s April 4th and 32 weeks later. And it’s another sleepless night. I wake up thinking of you, all the good times but also the sad times. Sometimes the guilt and anger really take over, leaving me feeling so helpless and alone. I’m trying to move on. I’m trying to be happy, at least most of the time. But how do I do that when I lost my favorite person, my best friend, my partner for life.
Life still sucks … help me get through this!
All my love forever,
Mare
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Monday, March 28, 2022
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31 Weeks
And it’s still miserable
I’m still so sad
I cry every day - and every night
And I still ask why?
Missing you more than ever
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Monday, March 21, 2022
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Hello Sweet Richard! Thirty weeks have passed. I’m trying so hard to be happy but life without you is impossible. Spent another weekend, not accomplishing much - spring weather is here but just seems to bring back memories of things I’ll never do again, at least not with you. I still can’t believe you’re gone - they call that denial. And I’m still feeling angry, sad and so lonely. I seem to be stuck in all those stages that should lead to acceptance. How can I accept something that’s so unfair - how could I lose someone so special. Such a great friend to so many people and my best friend. It’s just another miserable Monday.
Loving you always - xoxoxo
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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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Hey Rich
Played golf again today but burst into tears driving home - as I passed that damn MSK exit. A year ago I would’ve stopped to see you after playing. Now I have no where to go, nothing to do, no one to talk to and share my day with. It sucks!!!
Will it ever get better? Doesn’t look like it!
Love love love - xoxoxo- ML
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Monday, March 14, 2022
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Hey Richard - Another week gone by, now 29. And I still cry myself to sleep every night. The good news is that golf season is starting. Finally got the new clubs that you wanted me to have - so now I need your help in improving my game. :) I'll think of you every time I play but know it will be sad. All the times I called you when I got to the course and all the times I stopped to see you afterwards. I wish I could turn back time - there are so many things I wish I did, that I wish we did. If I only knew that my time with you wouldn't last forever! Love you forever - MAL XOXOXO
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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Hi Rich - I had a complete meltdown today during one of my walks. I so wanted to talk to you and get a big hug. I couldn’t stop crying - people probably wondered what was wrong but no one even asked. Probably good since you’d be the only one to understand what triggered my emotions. I’m sure you would’ve calmed me down. Just when it seems to be getting easier, life continues to suck …
Missing you more than ever
xoxo xoxo xoxo
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Monday, March 7, 2022
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Hey Rich,
Sitting on the deck on a warm but cloudy day - 28 weeks later! I picture you here with me, grilling something on the BGE. And instead I fight back tears once again! I need to start using the Egg again - wish we had taken the time to work on the table! :) but that’s on me!
Saw Amy today - she gave me a big hug! It was nice to talk to her and even laugh a bit about some of the good times we had with her and Mort. Funny how I keep running into people we knew. And most of them I know because of you.
I miss you! Keep my spot warm until we meet again!
xoxoxo forever
MAL
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Friday, March 4, 2022
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Hey Rich - It’s Friday night, our date night. I always loved those times together but never realized how special they really were. Guess I thought we had so many more years of Friday nights - our time to relax, watch TV, cook special meals or just get take-out. Life throws us curve balls but never saw this coming - until it was too late! I hope you’re having a great time in heaven, I hope you’re happy and thinking of me! And here I sit, tears in my eyes just wishing you were with me.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Your sweet MAL
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Monday, February 28, 2022
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Dear sweet Richard,
Monday morning again - 28 weeks since that fateful day. I miss you more than ever. I wake up every night thinking of you and inevitably crying myself back to sleep, usually hours later. It’s a struggle to just be happy but I know I need to learn to live again. Just wish I knew how!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Sad and lonely MAL
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Friday, February 25, 2022
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Friday night and I’m crying, asking why you were taken from me so soon?! I hate being alive, I hate feeling so lonely, I hate when others tell me I’m lucky I had so much time with you, I hate that they don’t understand how miserable it is. And on and on.
I miss you more than ever!
Love love love
xoxoxo xoxo xoxo xoxoxo
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Monday, February 21, 2022
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Good Monday Morning Rich!
27 weeks now. So hard to believe- I sometimes watch TV and pretend you’re sitting beside me, checking your messages or nodding off after a hard day working. Or you’re the co-pilot as we head off on some adventure. Guess it’s my fantasy, trying to keep the happy memories alive. It’s just so hard to be alone - is this what grieving is like? They say it gets better but do they - whoever they are - know? I don’t think so. To be happy again, most of the time, is my goal. Might not happen until we meet again! But I’ll try to keep smiling - so no one knows what I’m really thinking!
Love and lots of kisses,
MAL
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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MAL uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, February 19, 2022
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Hey My Sweetest Richard -
It’s Saturday night and I’ve been crying off and on all day. I don’t know how to move forward or if it’s even possible. The days are becoming as sad and lonely as the nights. And I still can’t sleep. I’m waiting for you to reach out or send me a sign. People say it happens - but so far it’s not.
I joined a weekly sports video show the other night - invited by one of your teammates. It was nice to hear the conversation and the kind words from those who knew you. Tune in next week - I’m going to, so maybe we can somehow connect there.
Always loving you,
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
MAL
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Angry guilty Mary uploaded photo(s)
Monday, February 14, 2022
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Hi Rich,
If you can see me, if you can hear me, you’ll know I’ve been in tears thinking about you. I’ve been reliving some of those horrible experiences we had - like with that clueless, pompous hospitalist. What purpose does that role serve - other than provide employment for someone with a degree from some second, third or worse rate medical school, that orders needless tests to rack up billing, that shows no respect for patient privacy, that comes unprepared to give us answers. So glad you spoke up - it was an outrageous experience!
I’m venting now so rather than go on, let me ask that you forgive me. Please! I tried my best and only wish I knew then what I know now.
It’s Valentine’s Day - I’m here without you! It sucks! We should have had more time together. Can’t wait to be with you in heaven.
I love you!
MAL
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Your Valentine uploaded photo(s)
Monday, February 14, 2022
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Dear Sweet Richard,
Happy Valentines Day to my forever Valentine up in heaven. It’s now 26 weeks - half a year! I watched the Super Bowl alone yesterday and couldn’t stop thinking of how we celebrated in the past. You’d be cooking up a storm, making signature cocktails, providing critiques of the game, probably loving this year’s half time - and our good friend would be over with his guacamole and other delicious treats. The memories bring smiles and tears - and today you’d be surprising me with beautiful flowers and a great dinner. Life seems so unfair. You were taken from me way too soon. I have to get motivated so at least some of our dreams come true. Send me energy kisses from heaven to get me going!!!
I keep hearing from so many of your friends … like me, they will never forget you. We all miss you so damn much!
All my love forever
xoxo xoxo xoxo
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Wishing you were here uploaded photo(s)
Monday, February 7, 2022
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Hi my sweet Richard,
It’s week 25. I heard from your friend Donna this morning. It brought back memories of our trip to Rosendale and makes me wish we got our place in the Hudson Valley! There are so many things I wish we did.
But I have to thank you for making my life so much better I try to think of all the good things when the grief gets overwhelming. I believe you’d want me to be happy - and I can’t help but think that you’re watching over me. I just wish you were here!
With all my love forever,
MAL
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Memories of love lit a candle
Monday, January 31, 2022
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Hi Sweet Richard,
Week 24! This past weekend was especially difficult. Not sure why but everything triggered memories of you and the tears just flowed. It was another great football weekend - wish we were watching together, but was so sad without you sitting on the couch by me!
I heard a song while walking that made me think of you too - a John Denver tune called "Perhaps Love." The words resonated so much with me - please know that my memories of love will always be of you!
Love forever,
XOXOXO
Sweet Mary Annie
Perhaps love is like a resting place
A shelter from the storm
It exists to give you comfort
It is there to keep you warm
And in those times of trouble
When you are most alone
The memory of love will bring you home
Perhaps love is like a window
Perhaps an open door
It invites you to come closer
It wants to show you more
And even if you lose yourself
And don't know what to do
The memory of love will see you through
Oh, love to some is like a cloud
To some as strong as steel
For some a way of living
For some a way to feel
And some say love is holding on
And some say letting go
And some say love is everything
And some say they don't know
Perhaps love is like the ocean
Full of conflict, full of pain
Like a fire when it's cold outside
Or thunder when it rains
If I should live forever
And all my dreams come true
My memories of love will be of you
And some say love is holding on
And some say letting go
And some say love is everything
And some say they don't know
Perhaps love is like the ocean
Full of conflict, full of pain
Like a fire when it's cold outside
Or thunder when it rains
If I should live forever
And all my dreams come true
My memories of love will be of you
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Sad Sack lit a candle
Saturday, January 29, 2022
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Another lonely sad Saturday night. We had a NorEaster today, not that much snow here, but I would give anything to be snowed in with you. Missing you so much - life sucks!
Love - love - love always
MAL
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Thinking of you uploaded photo(s)
Monday, January 24, 2022
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My sweet Richard,
I have such a mix of memories from August 16th - that day 23 weeks ago. Some of them are horrible and haunt me day and night, others are so sweet like when we were exchanging what were our final words or just holding hands - but all of them make me sad. Life without you is just so hard. I hope you know that I tried my best, that I’d give anything to get you back. Knowing we’ll meet again gives me some comfort. And so do the friends and family that reach out just to check on me and let me know they’re thinking of you too. You are so missed!
Love forever,
MAL
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Saturday, January 22, 2022
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Another Saturday night and I ain’t got you with me! Kind of how that song goes. It’s so sad, so lonely. Watching the football playoffs but just not the same without you. So thankful you were part of my life but life without you just sucks. I have to ask …
How is life in heaven? Are you building our cabin? Hope so - believing we’ll meet again offsets some of the misery I’m feeling.
Love love love … xoxo xoxo xoxo
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Remembering the greatest guy ever uploaded photo(s)
Monday, January 17, 2022
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Good Morning Richard -
22 weeks later and I still can't accept that you're up in heaven and not here with me! It was nice celebrating your birthday with our friends and great that so many people reached out to me that day. It's not surprising given how much you were loved - I don't know anyone that has as many best friends as you.
Please send me a sign that you hear me or read these messages. I'll never got over losing you but it would help.
Remembering the good times -
xoxoxo
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Birthday Blues uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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Happy heavenly birthday my sweet Richard! Can’t stop thinking of you and all the wonderful times together. Today kicks off your birthday month … enjoy the celebrations and know the memories of you live on.
Missing you so much!
xoxoxoxoxo
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Birthday celebrations lit a candle
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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It’s the eve of your birthday, a time we’d be celebrating together. And now I just think of you and cry. Why aren’t we growing old together? Why does life seem so unfair?
I hope you organized Party Central up in heaven and are having a good time with our friends and family. Please send me a sign that you’re okay - it might make things better for me!
All my love forever …
Mary Annie
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Missing you uploaded photo(s)
Monday, January 10, 2022
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It’s 21 weeks now - and a cold sad morning without you. This is your birthday week, almost the start of your birthday month. It’s bringing back such wonderful memories but also bringing tears to my eyes with every thought of you. Hope you have a big celebration up in heaven! I miss you more than ever!
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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Crying all the time lit a candle
Sunday, January 9, 2022
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For you - an eternal flame keeps your memories alive! It’s almost 21 weeks since I felt your breath and held your hand. Why why why … and I just cry cry cry.
Loving you forever.
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Sad and miserable uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, January 8, 2022
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Hi Sweet Richard,
Been crying as usual, just so many memories of you. I’d give anything to have you back. The Cowboys are on tonight - but how can I watch it without you?! Why did this happen? I’m trying to make you my inspiration to make a difference, to be happy, to make others happy - but so far my life is just miserable. Will it get better in 2022?
All my love forever,
M. Annie L.
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Always thinking of you uploaded photo(s)
Monday, January 3, 2022
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I can’t believe it’s now 2022. And 20 weeks later, I still have a hard time accepting that you’re not here with me, drinking coffee on this Monday morning. Getting through the holidays was tough but some really good friends helped make it happier. And we shared stories and laughed about the good times - those memories will never die. You’ll never be forgotten. Now the challenge is to get through your upcoming birthday. I never imagined how difficult it would be to carry on without you. I think of you all the time and picture you in heaven, surrounded by family and friends. Save a spot for me!
xoxo -
MAL
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Saddest person in the world uploaded photo(s)
Friday, December 31, 2021
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Happy New Year Richard! I so want this year to end and really wish I could just do it over. Not sure how I can live without you - been crying most of the day. The news talks about the people we lost this year - I lost you and it’s left such a huge hole in my heart. I still can’t accept that you’re gone. Life just sucks … can you please make it better? I miss you so much. You’re my everything forever …
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MAL uploaded photo(s)
Monday, December 27, 2021
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It’s 19 weeks, Rich.I made it through Christmas, a sad lonely day just like all the others. Soon it will be the new year, then your birthday - just bringing more reminders of how life is so different without you. I struggle to accept that you’re not here. Why does life seem so unfair? Why isn’t it getting easier? Will it ever?
Missing you so much!
xoxoxoxoxo
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Melancholy Mary lit a candle
Saturday, December 25, 2021
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Merry Christmas Sweet Richard. My first one without you is so sad and lonely. I’m going to think of happy thoughts and hope those memories can make me smile. I took so much for granted … wish I could get a big do over because all I want for Christmas is you!
xoxoxo
MAL
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MAL uploaded photo(s)
Friday, December 24, 2021
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Merry Christmas Eve, Sweet Richard Alois! Hope you've organized party central up in heaven while celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. It's not the same without you! Here are some happy memories.
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
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MAL lit a candle
Thursday, December 23, 2021
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Still doesn’t feel like Christmas - I just want a do over for this entire year. Miss you more each day.
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Merry Annie uploaded photo(s)
Monday, December 20, 2021
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Good early morning Rich
18 weeks ago now, one of the saddest days of my life. I can’t sleep and have been thinking about you. It’s Christmas week and normally we’d be having fun, celebrating with friends and mostly just being together with “Doug” - our tree! But doesn’t feel like Christmas this year.
Your Cowboys won, beating the Giants on their home turf. And my Steelers won too. So at least it was a good football day. But watching the games without you isn’t the same. Nothing is the same - will I ever be happy again? I’m still waiting for signs that you’re with me in spirit - put that on my Christmas list. It would make me happy!
xoxoxo
Merry Annie
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Not so Merry Mary uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, December 18, 2021
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Good morning Sweet RAM,
It’s a rainy Saturday with just one week to Christmas but it sure doesn’t feel like Christmas this year. No hunting for the perfect tree, watching Hallmark alone, very few decorations up, none of our traditions are happening. Very sad and lonely, just wishing it was merry and bright! Maybe next year. I miss you so much.
My love forever,
Merry Annie
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Mar lit a candle
Monday, December 13, 2021
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Good morning Richard,
Another week has passed and now it’s 17 weeks without you. Why is it still so hard to go through the day without thinking of you, without crying? And don’t think I’ll ever sleep well again. I’m trying to stay busy, even helped at a volunteer event on the weekend. It made me appreciate what I have but I’d give it all to have you back. Until we meet again …
All my love,
Mar
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Mar uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, December 11, 2021
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Another Saturday night thinking of you, crying. I miss you so much!
xoxoxoxoxoxo
Mary Annie
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M. Annie uploaded photo(s)
Monday, December 6, 2021
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Good morning sweet Richard
16 weeks later and am still lonely and crying so much. But have had a few more smiles lately especially when spending time with some of our good friends/family. This holiday season is so different without you - miss you at the door with the flowers and coffee, our endless search for the perfect Christmas tree, falling asleep during the Hallmark Christmas movie marathons, and so much more. Hope you’re watching from heaven and getting my energy kisses!
Love forever,
Mary Annie
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Drive fast and take chances uploaded photo(s)
Friday, December 3, 2021
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Hi my sweet Rich
I so wish you were here to help me figure out how to drive the new cars we talked about. We’d be taking all kinds of fun trips! I know I’ll always have you as my co-pilot. You taught me that life is too short and how important it is to be happy and follow your heart. I’m really going to live by your mantra now - drive fast and take chances!
xoxoxo
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Mary uploaded photo(s)
Monday, November 29, 2021
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Week number 15. It’s still so hard for me to accept that you’re not here with me, Rich. Seems so unfair that your life was cut so short. You told me you were sorry - but I’m the one that needs you to know how sorry I am. We should’ve pursued our dreams more aggressively. But those dreams are shattered and can never be the same without you. Thanksgiving always kicked off our holiday / birthday season. I hope you’re having the time of your “after-life” in heaven , waiting for me to join you.
xoxoxox
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Sad and lonely lit a candle
Thursday, November 25, 2021
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Happy Thanksgiving Rich! The celebration wasn’t the same without you. We figured you were enjoying a great meal in heaven, smiling down at us. I have to give thanks for all the time I spent with you but especially for all the great friends, some like family, that I met through you. It’s making things a bit easier for me to carry on.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
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Mary uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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Happy Thanksgiving Eve Sweet Richard. This holiday just isn’t the same without you. I know I should never have taken any day with for granted. Been crying most of the day but hope tomorrow kicks off a nice holiday season. I’m trying to be happy. But it’s hard to be happy without you. Am pretending you’re by my side right now.
All my love forever,
Mary
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MAL uploaded photo(s)
Monday, November 22, 2021
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Good morning Sweet Richard A,
A rainy Monday morning and the 14th week. Miss you so much. Getting through the holidays is my goal, to enjoy them. Not sure how that’s possible but will try. I’ll think of all the fun times we had but seems so unfair that we’re not making new memories.
Hope you’re planning a big celebration in heaven and giving thanks for our time together. Will be with you in spirit.
Sending lots of energy kisses and love,
MAL
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Sad football fan posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, November 21, 2021
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Sunday football - your Cowboys lost to the Chiefs. Hope my Steelers win tonight. But it doesn’t matter who wins or loses - I lost you and it’s just too sad. Hope you’re smiling down on me from heaven. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
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Sad MAL uploaded photo(s)
Friday, November 19, 2021
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Hi Sweet Richard
It’s Friday night date night again - without you. Planning to watch TV, maybe work on our puzzle and pretend you’re in your usual spot, right beside me. Please send me an energy kiss from heaven to get through this lonely night.
Love you always,
Sweet Mary Annie
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Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Almost time for Jeopardy then Thursday night football. More sleepless nights with all the Hallmark Christmas movies. But it’s just not the same without you. Still wonder why this nightmare won’t end ... miss you so much.
xoxoxo
MAL
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Loneliest person in the world posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, November 15, 2021
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Miss you so much. Watching football without you and cheering for your teams!
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Inconsolable lit a candle
Monday, November 15, 2021
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Hi Richard -
It’s 13 weeks. It definitely feels like an unlucky number. Drinking coffee missing your morning smile and chatter! Am sure you’re bringing happiness to your friends in heaven. I have to rely on our wonderful memories but still hard to be happy.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
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MAL uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, November 14, 2021
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Hi Rich
You have to know how sorry I am that I didn’t get you to a doctor sooner. Please forgive me - I hate how I feel. I so wish you were still here with me. Tomorrow marks 13 weeks of such extreme and painful loneliness.
Hope you’re having fun in heaven - you deserve it!
All my love always,
MAL
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Mary uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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Hey Rich
Thought you’d like to see this photo of Carol Ann and her band - they made some great music for your friends and family. All to honor your memory and remind us of how you touched our lives.
We all miss you so much!
Love always,
Mary
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Sweet MAL uploaded photo(s)
Monday, November 8, 2021
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Dear Sweet Richard Alois Murphy -
Today marks twelve weeks. I remember that day so well - and how you were still so kind and sweet. Our celebration of your life was such a great reminder of how you impacted our lives, a reminder of so many fun times and a reminder of much we miss you, especially me. Wish I took more pictures - was too busy talking to your friends and family, sharing stories, laughs and tears. And listening to CarolAnn & her band make some music for your friends.
Here are a few pictures from the pig roast including one that looks like the Bug and Lou are plotting the next great hospital caper. And Patrick figuring out what to do with Wilbur. We know you were with us in spirit!
With all my love,
Sweet MAL
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Hi Rich -
I’m sure you were smiling in heaven yesterday as so many of your friends and family gathered to celebrate your life. It was cut way too short but you left us all with great memories. You left this world a better place. I miss you so much.
XOXOXO
Mary
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Karin Donnelly posted a condolence
Monday, November 1, 2021
Can't believe you and Regina are gone. Kevin and I have great childhood memories of you, Regina and Donald. Rest in peace.
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Monday, November 1, 2021
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Dear Sweet Richard,
Guess you figured out by now that I’d post a memory on the 11th week anniversary of when you moved on to heaven. I’m getting ready for golf - and yes I plan to get new clubs (and hope they get me over the water at the 17th every time). But I’ll miss talking to you before teeing off. And will miss stopping at the mill afterward even more.
I’m looking forward to the pig roast this weekend where friends and family will gather to celebrate your life - am sure it will be both happy and sad. I really wish I’d had this party much sooner, at your mill with you as the host - but I know you will be with us in spirit on Saturday. I miss you so much ....
All my love,
MAL
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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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Hi Sweet Richard,
I saw this and thought of you. I talk to you all the time. And if you’re listening, you know how the heavy rains almost flooded the basement again. Good thing Ivan came to the rescue - times like this make me realize how much I depended on you. How I didn’t appreciate all you did. I’m sorry if I took you for granted, I miss you so much!
With all my love,
sweet MAL
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Monday, October 25, 2021
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Ten weeks ago today. Seems like yesterday and yet seems so long ago. Played golf today, one of my best yet. Shot 95 which you know is excellent for me. You must have been cheering me on from heaven!
I still miss you so much. I still cry all the time. I know we’ll be together again so helps me smile.
I love this picture of you!!! And think I’ll finally start to play the piano to fill some of my empty time!
xoxoxo
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Friday nights are just not the same, I can’t get used to being alone - and seems like the Hallmark Christmas season is kicking off today. Will be so hard to watch all those movies without you. Sending you hugs and lots of kisses - waiting to get the ones you send me in return!
XOXOXO
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Monday, October 18, 2021
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Dear Richard -
It's nine weeks today that we held hands. And it's as hard as ever for me to accept that you're up in heaven - my life feels so empty. I've heard from some of your friends recently - one of them says he still talks to you and knows you're listening. So you must hear me too and I'm sure you read these memories. Everywhere I look I see reminders of you - they're bittersweet. They make me happy and they make me sad!
Until we meet again ...
XOXOXOXOXO
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Saturday, October 16, 2021
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Hi Sweet Richard -
It’s another Saturday night without you. Sad, lonely. I still cry all the time. But we have the pig roast planned to honor your memory and celebrate your wonderful life. I only wish I planned one at your mill - something I know you wanted to do.
So please look forward to November 6th where friends and family will gather and remember you! And I’ll be sending you even more energy kisses!
All my love -
MAL
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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Remembering some of the fun times!
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Monday, October 11, 2021
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Dear Sweet Richard.
Today marks 8 weeks since I lost you to a better place. It's still so hard for me to accept that you're gone. The days are long and lonely, but the nights are even longer. I think about you all the time and blow energy kisses up to heaven. I'm trying to smile, like you always told me to do. And I'll try to live by your mantra - to drive fast and take chances.
Until we meet again - all my love,
Your Sweet Mary Annie
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Saturday, October 9, 2021
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Unhappy Saturday night. It’s just too hard to be alone when all my thoughts are of you. Why did this happen - we were supposed to grow old together. Life sucks right now. xoxoxoxo
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MAL lit a candle
Friday, October 8, 2021
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Another lonely Friday date night - I so cherished those times with you. They will forever be in my memory...sitting on the deck and thinking of you. XOXOXOXOXOXO
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Mary the aspiring golfer lit a candle
Thursday, October 7, 2021
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Hey Rich - Hope you know that I’m trying to get back into golf. I so miss seeing you after playing - and getting your words of encouragement. I’ve been stopping at Starbucks and visiting the mill - sitting in your chair and wishing you were there. Yes, it’s sad to do that, but I feel closer to you. And I cry and ask why this happened .... what’s nice is that people see me and stop by. I love you forever. And will miss you forever. XOXO Mary
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Hello Sweet Richard Alois,
It’s been seven weeks now and not getting easier to accept that you’re gone. You’ll always be with me, in my heart. Thanks for all the wonderful memories. I cherish those. People might wonder why I keep posting tributes - maybe it will help me heal. And I hope you’re reading them. Just wish you could answer!
Check out the pictures - all reminders of you!
xoxoxo
Mary
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MAL posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Hi Rich - I often thought that Leonard Cohen’s “ Dance me to the end of love” would be our perfect wedding song. I probably never told you that. And I know we didn’t need a ceremony to profess our love. I just hope we can dance to this song in heaven someday. xoxox - Mary
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Tuesday, September 28, 2021
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Another candle in your honor. My Massena friends are now your friends — but that’s not surprising, is it? Wish we had at least one more trip there together.
xoxoxoxoxoxo
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MAL lit a candle
Monday, September 27, 2021
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I hope you know how much I love you
xoxo
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Hi Rich -
It’s been six weeks now and I’m still so sad and lonely. I’m in one of our favorite places - Saranac Lake - and shared a delicious meal with our friend Mickey and his uncle. It was so strange without you. I also visited Massena and honored your wishes by spreading some ashes in the ML plot. Am enjoying this trip but would be so much better with you!
Love,
Mary
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Monday, September 20, 2021
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Dear Sweet Richard Alois,
It’s been five long weeks and I’m as sad as ever. I keep asking why ... why this happened, why so soon, why so fast, why, why, why? Maybe I’ll learn the answers someday ...
I’m probably the only person that keeps posting tributes. It helps me fight through the loneliness and tears, I’m heading home later this week, the trip we talked about taking together. You’ll be with me, always in my heart.
Missing you - XOXO - and sending you energy kisses. Hope you catch them all!
With all my love,
Sweet Mary Annie
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Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Another candle just for you Richard. Why is it so hard to carry on without you?
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Dear Sweet Richard,
It’s only been 4 weeks since I last told you how much I loved you, since I held your hand and looked into those beautiful Richard Gere eyes and since we kissed! It feels like an eternity ... and yet it feels like yesterday. Whoever said it gets easier got it wrong. Life without you is not easy for me - I’m sure you’re in heaven looking down on me. Please send me a sign to tell me you’re okay, to tell me to smile, to tell me you’re waiting for me.
With all my love forever,
Mary Annie
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Friday, September 10, 2021
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Hi Richard,
I was cheering for your Cowboys tonight while thinking of you. Football season is upon us - it really won’t be as much fun without you, but I’ll still watch the big games. And when the Steelers play the Cowboys, I will cheer for your team. Hope you’re watching with me from heaven ... blow me one of those energy kisses so I know!
Love you forever,
Sweet M Annie L
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Mar lit a candle
Monday, September 6, 2021
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Happy Labor Day Richard! Wishing you were still with me - we’d be enjoying our annual trip north this week. It’s just been three weeks since I last held your hand. Life is so different but you’re always in my heart. XOXO
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Still missing you so much Sweet Richard! You’re always in my thoughts and forever in my heart. XOXO
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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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Sweet MAL posted a condolence
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
My dear sweet Richard
You would not believe how many cards and letters keep arriving in your honor. So many Masses for your eternal life.
I miss you so damn much. Please send me some energy kisses so I can carry on without you. I need some hugs! I need you!
All my love forever,
Sweet MAL xoxo
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Sweet MAL lit a candle
Monday, August 30, 2021
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Hey my sweet Richard - lighting another candle in your memory just because ...
It’s only been 2 weeks since I last held your hand and shared those wonderful energy kisses. I miss you so much!
With all my love ...
~ Sweet MAL
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M. Annie posted a condolence
Saturday, August 28, 2021
My Sweet Dear Rich - you were so ahead of your time with Solo Spar. Not sure this link will open but I loved seeing the article about you and your determination in Sports Illustrated. So proud of you and miss you so much. Can’t wait to spar with you in heaven. Love ... M Annie XOXO
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Sadder than ever lit a candle
Saturday, August 28, 2021
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Memories of you are everywhere bringing happy thoughts and tears. Miss you so much. XOXO
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Thursday, August 26, 2021
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Hi Rich - You might be amazed at how many people are still reaching out to me. I’m not. What an impact you’ve had. I hope you’re getting all the energy kisses I’m sending you. Not sure you need them, but I could sure use some from you. With all my love until we meet in heaven... Mary
PS Was kayaking in one of your favorite places with one of your best friends today. Brought back great memories.
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The saddest person ever lit a candle
Thursday, August 26, 2021
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Another candle for you!
XOXO
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M Martino posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Mary,
We just found out about Big Rich passing, we are shocked, saddened and send you our deepest sympathy for your profound loss. We never met you, but Rich spoke so adoringly about you that we knew you were a special person. He was sweet and funny, and a master at spinning a long yarn (which would ironically turn out to be true).
We have a beautiful wood piece that he gave to us that we intend to make into a coffee table. We will miss his whimsical humor and charm.
May your heart find peace and calm.
Jill and Mark Martino
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Mary lit a candle
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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Mary posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Hey Rich - another candle in your honor. Think you’d be amazed at all the people still contacting me. Even people that never met you but knew you through me. What an impact you had on this world, but we all know why. You’re so sweet, kind, saw the best in everyone, lived life to its fullest. I’m still finding flowers and cards on my doorstep, cards in the mail and lots of online messages. You’re so loved but most of all by me! And you’ll be proud of me (maybe). I made tomato sauce today with tomatoes from our garden. It’s in the freezer waiting for your birthday - I’ll make your favorite eggplant parmigiana with the sauce and, of course, make carrot cake. Probably won’t eat it all as fast as we did, but it’s something to look forward to. With all my love - Mary
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Sandy Christians posted a condolence
Monday, August 23, 2021
I didn’t know Rich personally but Mary is a great friend. I’m pretty sure if Rich and I had met we would have been great friends. I imagine him just shaking his head as I make up my own golf rules - or diving him crazy with questions on how he builds things. He had to be a wonderful person to be so loved by Mary.
Rich we will meet someday and I can promise you I’ll still be making up new rules to fit the situation.
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Mary posted a condolence
Monday, August 23, 2021
I just can’t stop thinking about you Rich. We gave it our all but seems like God had other plans for you. He sure did take you away from me - and all those that loved you - too soon and too fast. I’ll do my best to fulfill our dreams. Can’t wait to see you in heaven but can you at least send me some of those wonderful energy kisses to get me through this? Please?! I know you will. Until we meet again sending you my love and kisses too.
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Monday, August 23, 2021
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Hi Rich - what a surprise to find some beautiful flowers on my doorstep this morning. Nancy and Tom and their kids - Lily, Will and Joe - sent them in your honor. Wish we’d spent more time with them but they loved you so much. And were so happy I found someone so special! I just have to add a photo to your tribute wall. XOXO - Mary
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Mary lit a candle
Monday, August 23, 2021
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TO ALL OF RICH'S FRIENDS & FAMILY
Rich would want us all to carry on and live our lives to the fullest. To be happy and to pursue your passions like he did. I miss him so much but will try my best to curb my anger and live with the sadness. This song - by Nat King Cole - has been running through my head - so am sharing it with all of you. Or you can listen to Post Malone, one of his current favorites.
With my love to you all - Mary
Smile though your heart is aching
Smile even though it's breaking
When there are clouds in the sky, you'll get by
If you smile through your fear and sorrow
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through for you
Light up your face with gladness
Hide every trace of sadness
Although a tear may be ever so near
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
That's the time you must keep on trying
Smile, what's the use of crying?
You'll find that life is still worthwhile
If you just smile
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Mary lit a candle
Sunday, August 22, 2021
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Hey Sweet Rich - I’m still blowing you lots of energy kisses and sending my love. And I’ll light candles all the time even though there’s an eternal flame that burns for you in my heart … XOXO - Mary
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Sunday, August 22, 2021
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I want to share a message I just received from our friend Mickey in Saranac Lake, NY. Rich and I vacationed in the Adirondacks every year usually around Labor Day. We took our kayaks, golf clubs and limited hiking gear and headed north. We met Mickey and his family at their great restaurant, La Bella, in Saranac Lake. It became our favorite place, the kind where everyone knows your name even it’s just from an annual visit. And who wouldn’t remember Rich? Mickey heard the sad news and wrote the message below. I hope to visit the ADKs soon to see our friend, but it won’t be the same without Rich.
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Mary,
I am totally in shock by this message. I was totally unaware that Rich had health issues and am deeply, deeply sorry for your loss! I’ve been thinking about you guys the last week or so wondering if you would come up because I know this is around the time that you guys like to come I am totally speechless and saddened. I can’t believe that he’s not here it is so surreal. It will be very strange seeing you without Big Rich by your side but you are welcome anytime and know that we are here for you should you need anything. Please reach out to me if you need anything. Do your best to stay strong just know that he’s in the best possible place he could be right now.
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Sunday, August 22, 2021
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Rich- I don’t know where to begin. Since I was little I looked up to you and as I grew up our relationship changed, but I still never stopped looking up to you. You had such a huge impact on my life and I don’t know what I’ll do without you in it. You will be sorely missed and I wish I had just one more chance to talk to you and say goodbye. I love you man. “Drive fast and take chances”
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Melissa posted a condolence
Sunday, August 22, 2021
Rest easy, friend. My heart is heavy that I won't hear Thom say "Is it alright if I go see Rich for a few hours?" Or when I know he needs a break, I can't make up a woodworking project so he doesn't feel bad spending time at the sawmill. He always came back in a better mood. I promise to spend more time sitting and appreciating the day under our beautiful pergola. I promise to make slow cooked ribs every Super Bowl Sunday- I'll try my best. And I promise to make Thom wear sunscreen every day. Your presence in our house and yard is strong- be sure to visit sometimes and let us know it's you. Until we meet again.
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Virginia Dundon lit a candle
Sunday, August 22, 2021
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Gone but will never be forgotten, our dearest friend for over 50 years, will sadly miss you forever. Broken hearts. R. I. P. Rich.
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Jay and Marilyn Madsen posted a condolence
Sunday, August 22, 2021
What an incredible loss. Rich touched our lives and every life he came in contact with. We will cherish and reflect on time shared with Rich. We were blessed to have been Rich's neighbors and friends since he was an early teen. He will be immensely missed. Our hearts are broken. We send our love and hugs to Don, Mary, nieces, nephews, and many many friends. Praying for God's peace and comfort during this difficult time. Jay and Marilyn
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Joe Lella posted a condolence
Sunday, August 22, 2021
Rich, I was lucky enough to have met you and become friends with you. You are one of the strongest most honest and caring person I have met. One of the first things you would say when we met was how was your daughter. You were always so concerned about others. It was always so much fun just to sit and talk with you and hear you laugh which would make me laugh. I remember not to recently you telling me how lucky you were that you didn’t play for money with Mary when you were golfing because you would’ve been broke! You always talked highly about your friends which many I have met and always talked highly especially about MaryAnn and Don and how lucky and blessed you were to have them all. Truth be told Rich we were all the lucky ones! I can go on and on about you because you were such a tremendous person! God bless you. You will all always be in our hearts and in our minds. Rest in peace my friend. Joe
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Sunday, August 22, 2021
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Mary, Donald & Family,
I am so sorry for your loss -- a loss felt by so many of us who shared moments of this life with Rich. I will always remember him as a kind soul and a true artist and artisan. We go way back, to those early days of our lives at St. Vincent. I'm so glad the old gang was able to reconnect in 2013.
Kind wishes,
MaryLynn
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Mary posted a condolence
Sunday, August 22, 2021
“In three words I can sum up everything I learned about life: it goes on.” ~ Robert Frost
My dear Sweet Rich - while that statement might be true, right now I don’t feel that I can go on without you. Please help me carry on and live life as you would, to carry on your spirit. I miss you so damn much. My heart aches and the tears won’t stop flowing. You made my life so much better - I hope you know how much I will always love you. XOXO
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Until we meet again …
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Fond memories - raise a glass in honor of Rich and remember all the good times!
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You were the best on and off the field!
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More candles for you Sweet Richard Alois Murphy.
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Who orders all the appetizers at a restaurant? Yes, one of every appetizer on the menu? Rich and Gautum do - much to the surprise of the entire wait staff and the surrounding diners. And who wears sunglasses inside?
Another fun evening with our condo friends …
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Some of the guys that played football at Seton Hall with Rich. He loved all the trash talking and group chats you guys had. I made it to one of the parties and saw firsthand the lifetime bond that you had with each other. Warms my heart to see such true friendship
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Ben Richardson posted a condolence
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Rich was one of the kindest men that I have had the opportunity to meet in my life . We worked together on many projects that were beyond the expectations of any craftsman. It was always fun working and being around him and his many great friends he introduced me to. He always told me to cherish every moment with those in my life I loved. I wish I had more time to share with him. I miss you ! I did cherish every bit of time I just wish there was more. Love you bro!
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Barbara Nelson posted a condolence
Saturday, August 21, 2021
Rich:
Wish we could have gotten a chance to tell you what you meant to us. How do you condense 40+ years of memories in a few short words. Having had you in our life was a gift we will never forget. Love you. The Nelsons
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Such sad news. A great friend gone too soon. Nicest big man I ever knew. I will miss that laugh but I will never forget all the good times on and off the field. Joe Padovano
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Eileen Noonan posted a condolence
Saturday, August 21, 2021
I want to offer my condolences to all of us lucky enough to have had Richard Murphy in our lives. We went to high school together and have always kept in touch, in our way. Over the last five years or so that has been more often and I am grateful for that. We had a chat, not long ago, about the impact that our friendship has had on the life of someone very special to me. The wonder of the ripple effect we each have on the world. Rich, “Murph”, agreed with me. He saw the magic in it, too. He was an artist. What he saw in and created out of wood was fantastic. He has left his mark. I will miss him, very much. Eileen Noonan
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Rich was a great friend and his loss has been very tough. He and I worked on so many projects together over the years and we both had wood (and lots of sawdust) in our blood. It pains me to think that I can't just get in my car and tell my wife that I was going to go work with Rich on another piece which I have done so many times over the last 2 decades. I'm not sure that when I joined him to help, we worked as hard as we probably should have but we sure did make each other laugh a ton and I will treasure these memories forever. I am lucky enough to have physical memories of Rich and some of the projects we worked on surrounding me (see pics) Fare the Well big man, you are sorely missed. Peace and love to the Murphys and Mare. Love you guys
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Saturday, August 21, 2021
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Richard, you were a great friend!!! God bless you and your family.
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Pat Chiappa posted a condolence
Friday, August 20, 2021
I can still feel the big warm hug that Rich gave me at my dad's funeral service a couple of years back. My heart goes out to his family and partner, and a special hug to his brother Don. I'm so, so sorry for the loss of your brother. Please feel the love and caring across the miles. XO
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You were the best thing that ever happened to me
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Friday, August 20, 2021
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Rosie posted a condolence
Friday, August 20, 2021
My thought and prayers go out to Mary and the Murphy family at this very sad time. Rich was a one of a kind guy with a warm heart and big smile. I will miss the times spent with him and Mary talking and laughing over cocktails...Rest in Peace, my friend.
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Friday, August 20, 2021
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Thinking about you my Brother. You were, amazing, and inspirational. I know your sitting by the lake on the benches you made.
You are so missed by so many. Going through all the pictures of your wood projects was utterly amazing you brought so much beauty to the world with your art.
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Diana Dorste posted a condolence
Friday, August 20, 2021
To all Rich’s family and friends – it is with such deep sorrow and condolences to all that I write these memories.
I met Rich at Marilyn and Jay Madsen’s house during one of their many parties held at 128 Old Forge Road in Millington. They lived next door to Rich. On two occasions I have heard Marilyn say, “I knew Rich before his voice changed”. I think they moved into that Millington house in 1971 or 1972 – so she’s known him a long time.
I used to run into him on my way to work, as we were picking up coffee around the corner on Division Ave. He would show me pictures of what he was working on (at that time it was the sparring machine) and always with a smile on his face and a hearty laugh.
At another party at the Madsen’s, about 10 years ago in Washington, NJ, Rich was there and I introduced him to my husband, Kurt, and Rich invited him to stop down the Mill. Kurt loves working with wood, so he stopped down to check it out and for the past ten years he has been seen at the Mill helping out and a supporter of Rich’s work – he helped Rich delivering finished products, picking up materials and machinery and helping with the day to day goings on at a Saw Mill, sanding, planeing, etc. (don’t know all the machines but there are a lot). Rich taught him a lot about wood working.
A few months ago, Rich asked Kurt if he would go with him to Connecticut to pick up another piece of equipment he got for a good deal. He rented a big truck and trailer and arrived at our house around 8 am. Off they went – I assumed they had directions – but as soon as they got over the George Washington Bridge, they realized they couldn’t go on any parkways because of the size of the truck and needed assistance in getting to “somewhere near Hartford” (New Britain area I think). I forwarded them directions – it took them 5-6 hours to get there from Millington, but they finally found the place, loaded up the new piece of equipment and called me again for directions on the way home and successfully pulled up to our house about 12 hours later. They were exhausted. Who travels without a GPS – Rich and Kurt apparently.
He would on occasion stop by our house on the way to the Mill for a cup of coffee or just to chat about what was going on – and especially to bust my chops about politics – boy would he get a kick out of teasing me – all with a great big hearty laugh.
Kurt and I will miss him terribly – especially Kurt , who spent so much time with him these past years. We’ll miss his smiling face, his belly laughs and his good nature – generous and kind.
Rest in peace Rich. You are remembered fondly.
Diana and Kurt Dorste
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Donna Herbert Luke posted a condolence
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Will always cherish my memories of my riding and skiing buddy. May he rest in peace and thoughts and prayers for his family and friends.
Will be missed, never forgotten. Donna
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Raymond Parolari posted a condolence
Thursday, August 19, 2021
So sorry to hear this sad sad news always enjoy talking with Rich , Thoughts and Prayers are with everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him
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