I cherish every memory I have. They are long gone like a gust of wind that blew right past us. A fresh breath of air in our life, yet gone so fast. One of my saddest.


With my uncle dieing and in the hospital on life support, I decided it would be only fitting to end this all with a good memory rather than a memory of him on life support.


As a young boy I can remember my uncle standing outside his apartment building as he always would. My grandmother and I would pick him up and usually we would go eat at a local restaurant. I was always so excited to pick Uncle Richard up. He was a really great Uncle for me. My grandfather died before i was born and he filled the void. I wrote him a letter to say goodbye but i doubt he will ever read it. I typed it up and was going to print it and give it to him. I was going to delete the document but i started thinking....Why not share it? So here it is.





Dear Uncle Richard,

I like to think writing is a gift of mine, yet writing this was not easy.

I want you to know that I love you with all my heart. You helped shape my life. I remember you giving Alex and I piggy back rides, taking us to the movies and of course playing cards. We looked up to you as kids and i want you to know, we have never stopped. I want you to know that you are the only Uncle i have ever, or will ever have. You not only touched my life but the rest of the boys. I will do whatever you need. I'm here for you.

You know Jerry and Michael never were around us kids, they never cared. Michael likes to brag about how much he has done in his life and the same with Jerry. There is one thing they will never have, and that is my love and respect. Uncle Richard as a man now I understand a lot of things. You did not make that much from bartending but you still would come over and lose on purpose to us in a game of cards and let us win money. You still bought us Christmas gifts and birthday gifts. You were there when I was a baby, and you are here when im a man. I love you.

I know we have not always been close and that was because of my mom and grandmas relationship. It was never personal. And I always felt guilty whenever i saw you or spoke with you on the phone cause i love you and i only wanted to be close to you as a nephew. But i never stopped appreciating or loving you. I hope that you take my help. I will always, always be there for you. And i will always love you.


Love forever and a day

Your nephew & Admirer

Adam