And here we are, another year wiser, another year stronger, …

and another year missing you

LOVE YOU DAD

It’s interesting that the nines are in play. You were always about the 3, 6 , and 9. Case in point, your

three daughters! It’s been a tough go with Mom, and every thing else as you know. But, you taught me wise Dad! And I love you! xoxo Miss you always and forever …

I know this is 3 years later Dad. But I miss you as it was yesterday. I miss your smile, your hug, and your wisdom. I feel that now I am doing it by myself. But, as I said at your memorial, I can look at myself when I go to bed at night, knowing I have done the right thing, and never compromised! These are the values you instilled in me. I love you Dad! :)

Ellen, Chris, Cathy and Cheryl, I am so sorry for your loss and sorry that I could not attend the service.

Since I heard this sad news my thoughts have turned to our lives as kids in the neighborhood and how Chris and I would have Ralph do our math homework so we could get on with the more important activities of teenagers. Ralph was kind and generous with his time then and likely didn’t change through the years.

More recently the annual crib games at Keiths were something to look forward to. I shall miss that, especially since he skunked me last year. He wins, for eternity, I guess that’s fitting for such a man.

Ralph was a good man with a heart of gold… whenever I saw him he was smiling. I will miss ya Ralph RIP

To Ellen and family, we just wish to let you know that we are thinking of you at this very difficult time. We too feel a sense of loss, and a sadness that we will no longer be able to have a chat with such a kind and gentle person.