Anyone who has ever met my dad knows how much he cared about everyone else. He was always willing to offer whatever he could to help anyone who needed it, even when he had nothing. Even if it was just a bit of advice, he would be there for you. After years of work in construction he was hurt in an accident that left him unable to work. As if that was not enough, shortly after my mom was also left disabled after a work related injury. They have done their best with very little for the greater part of me and my sisters lives. Tragedy stuck again last year when we lost my older sister Kelly after a short illness. Coming up with the money for funeral expenses is hard for anyone, but especially for those who have very little. After having to do this once last year, sadly, my dad passed away Thursday morning, leaving us with the same problems we faced before. My mom, Holly and I appreciate anything you can do to help. You have all already shown so much love and support we can not thank you enough.

"Stand up straight and smile kid...love you. DAD"