memorial

I have posted some new photos in my album if anyone would like to look. There are some of the National D Day Memorial in Bedford, VA. These were taken just after it was opened in 00', there is much more now. If you are ever in our part of the country, it is well worth the time to visit. The...

I got a letter today from the MDA and they want to do a short memorial on the telethon. They want me send pictures of my husband to show on TV. I'm encouraging everyone I know to donate to find a cure for this terrible disease.

I would like to see every PA representative be a cosponsor on H.R. 5454. My representative Chris Carney is already a cosponsor along with Philip English, John Peterson and Todd Platts. I have emailed all reps that will accept email from non-constituents and ask that my reps office contact the...

Hope everyone has a safe weekend while remembering those who fought and died for our country!

My grandmother passed away on Saturday from ALS, and I will be getting married in November. Instead of doing a favor or candy or something meaningless, I wanted to do a donation in her honor...anyone know of a group that I could donate to that might possibly have cards signifying that a...

I am doubly sorry today. First for the loss of your loving mother and secondly because of my effort to combine your posts into this memorial forum I lost everything and can't get it back. For those that posted earlier if you could repost, that would help me to not feel so terrible. Your eulogy...

Hi All: My Mother in Law suffered from ALS and passed away in April 2007. My wife and I cared for her at home, as per her wishes, with visiting nurses who came in a few times a week. It was incredible to me the level of concern and compassion they show not only the patient, but the...

I tried sending this to your private mailbox Leslie (my first attempt at doing this), but it didn't work...something about it being full or something...but I haven't posted in a while, so I thought I might as well pop in and say "hi" to everyone... My appointment at Strong is Wednesday (thanks...

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to share this with everyone. This was read at my husbands memorial service on 11-14-07 before releasing the doves at the graveside. This ALS is the beginning of a journey of many changes, and challenges. This disease is a thief, stealing your ability to walk, to hold...

I've had the garden tidied up, As she woul have me do, This little pal who couldn't stay To see the season through. The flowers were her dearest friends, The garden was her own. I've watched her work, but never knew The things that she had grown. Her catalogues keep coming, and Her garden...