We grieve today because when we
prepare for Sunday’s dinner, you will not
be coming up the stairs, leading your
family into the upstairs house.
We are sad because you are not sharing
one of your jokes, talking about the
Celtics, Sox or Pats that you loved, or
expressing your view on politics.
We mourn for you today because we will miss out on all
that you did, every day, without saying I’m tired, I’m
sick, or I just don’t want to do it.
I believe that you are still here with us so I’m
going to talk about you in the present.
My son, my heart
You are a son who was always there to take care of your parents.
You brought them to their friends’ houses and took them to doctor visits among other things.
My brother, my father figure, my friend
...to your siblings, and was
always there to listen to
their dilemmas.
You are a brother who drove
your sister to boarding school
on the weekends, provided
advice and guidance...
My uncle, Zio
You are “Zio”, an uncle who treated each of your eight nieces and
nephews as if they were your own child.
You took them sledding, to the movies, on annual family trips to DC, and
you attended their school functions.
My friend, my brother
You are a loyal friend who would
travel great distances to serve a friend in need. At a community
event, you were there to help set-up,
clean-up, plan and just make sure everyone was comfortable.
My father, my hero
You are a
father who has
made your kids
your number one
priority. You led
by example and
taught them
with love.
My husband, my heart
You are a husband
who found his
soul mate and
openly expressed
his love and
admiration to her.
Today is a sad day but it’s also a day of
celebration. We are all better off having
known you, whether it was for a day or
for a lifetime. We celebrate today
because you left two children who will
continue your legacy of bringing smiles
when people need them the most. You
have touched hundreds, if not thousands
of people around the world who join us
in celebrating your life.
When you were sick, you would still reach out
to someone who was sicker.
If someone was in a fight, you would be the
one to bring them closer together.
You did this modestly, never letting on that
you were tired or just needed some alone time.
Your patience was limitless.
You are the light of our house.
We never thought that God would call you like
this but it is meant to be for you to join Baba,
Zerai and Dawit. Please give your strength to
Solomon so he may continue to be the rock that
keeps us together. You are truly a beautiful
person who will remain forever in our hearts.
We celebrate you because you are a true gift
from God who has blessed so many with you presence.
At night we can look up and see that
a star shines more brightly over Cambridge.
We will miss your
infectious smile and
your laughter. Most of
us in this room can
easily think of
something funny you
said to make us laugh.
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