Wednesday, February 18, 2009
In Memory of John Quinlan -
It's been 2 years today but it doesn't always seem real to me and yet 2 years ago the war on global terrorism took on a much bigger meaning to me... John was like a brother to me and an uncle to the boys - a dear friend I felt so privledged to know and love.. Has it really been so long? It seems like just yesterday I was talking to him about his upcoming trip back home and our hopes of managing to grab a visit with the families.. It seems like just yesterday I was returning a call to Golly only to hear "we lost John"... It seems like just yesterday I was standing in Arlington for a final goodbye..
I have been remiss on keeping in better touch with his family but his parents, sister, wife and daughters are always in my thoughts... I am soo proud of how strong everyone has been when I know it's been sooo hard for them - I know that John must be looking down feeling the same way... I have heard that John has let it be known he's watching over and I am not surprised - John had a love for his family that was astronomical... I hope Julie, Susan, Golly and PopPop know how much the boys and I love them.. I hope the know we think of them often and forgive us when the daily trials of life side track us from keeping in touch more often... Today I am sending extra love and prayers their way - I am also extra appreciative today of all our armed forces and the sacrifices that they and their families make for all of us...
Til next time...
It's been 2 years today but it doesn't always seem real to me and yet 2 years ago the war on global terrorism took on a much bigger meaning to me... John was like a brother to me and an uncle to the boys - a dear friend I felt so privledged to know and love.. Has it really been so long? It seems like just yesterday I was talking to him about his upcoming trip back home and our hopes of managing to grab a visit with the families.. It seems like just yesterday I was returning a call to Golly only to hear "we lost John"... It seems like just yesterday I was standing in Arlington for a final goodbye..
I have been remiss on keeping in better touch with his family but his parents, sister, wife and daughters are always in my thoughts... I am soo proud of how strong everyone has been when I know it's been sooo hard for them - I know that John must be looking down feeling the same way... I have heard that John has let it be known he's watching over and I am not surprised - John had a love for his family that was astronomical... I hope Julie, Susan, Golly and PopPop know how much the boys and I love them.. I hope the know we think of them often and forgive us when the daily trials of life side track us from keeping in touch more often... Today I am sending extra love and prayers their way - I am also extra appreciative today of all our armed forces and the sacrifices that they and their families make for all of us...
Til next time...
