Tommy, I am so sorry for your loss. I am also sorry that I could not be there with you at this time. I was at your fathers funeral and will always remember that. I don't remember how old you were but pretty young I think (30 years ago). I know with only your mother around for so many years that you and her had to be very close. I remember I would lie in the bed next to my mom and just hold her hand. It made us both feel closer together. Nothing replaces looking around and having your loved ones with you at a time like this, that is why I feel so rotten. I had talked to Ed on Friday and he said he had gotten all the arrangements from you. He was suppose to come see me on Sunday and give them to me but he never showed up. I still haven't heard from him I hope he is up there with you guys, he mentioned he wanted to go. I told him I'd pay gas for him. but that was the last I heard. I know it is too late to send flowers but I can still send a donation to the home as you guys ask in leiu of flowers. I will do that. Just feel in your heart (I hope you do) that we love you very much and hurt because we know that you are hurting right now. Aunt Dorothy has gone on to a better place and hopefully is smiling down with Uncle Johnny, John David and all the other Samoles that have left before us. We'll all have a reunion in the sky some day. Please email me when you get a chance at tsamole@gmail.com and my home number is 704-868-8444. Take care and God Bless You and Your Famlies at this time. Your Loving Couisin Tommy Samole