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Remembrances Loved ones who have passed on, but not forgotten.
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Temple University Women's Lacrosse
Adopted: February 2008 December 5, 2008 - As many of you know, late last night Devon Lam got her wings. In her short time here, Devon touched so many lives. Her story, her spirit and her smile have changed the way that many see the world. Thank you for your support of the Lam family throughout this tremendously difficult time. Devon and her parents drew strength and relief from all the postings and the thoughtful gifts sent from families and teams all over the country. We send a special thank you to the Temple Women's Lacrosse team, who has surrounded the Lam family with so much love, support and laughter. In this dark time, there is a silver lining. Devon is at peace and has left this world a much better place than when she arrived. People all around the world uni ted in support of Devon, whether they were close friends or complete strangers. For this, we are thankful. Devon has opened our hearts and eyes and has bonded us together as a community. We will be forever grateful for her life, the lessons she taught us, and the joy she brought to everyone she knew. With thanks and hope,
Denis and the FOJ family
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June 29, 2005  Luca was diagnosed in January 2005 with large cell medulloblastoma, a type of brain tumor, that quickly disseminated through his brain and spine. He passed away on June 29, 2005 after a short but very tough and extemely courageous fight. Luca was a pure gift. He was happy, confident, sweet, selfless, strong, determined, courageous, intuitive, smart and extremely loving. He loved to play at the beach where he lived, explore in the city where he was born, run fast, work hard, listen to Bruce Springsteen, watch the Yankees, hug and kiss all of the girls (including strangers!), enjoy good food, and most of all, he loved to share everyday to the fullest with his Momma and Diad, as he called his Dad. He purposefully surrounded himself with love, happiness and positive energy. He had a unique talent to capture people's hearts with his dimpled smile and expressive eyes, and was often referred to as an old soul that seemed to possess a wisdom far beyond our understanding. He touched countless numbers of peoples' lives and truly made the world a better place by sharing himself with us.
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June 1986  Cynthia Shauna Anderson was 18 when diagnosed with the brain tumor and after surgery she entered the University of Utah and the Delta Gamma Sorority where she made the Dean's list and participated in social activities to keep her spirit up in the fight against the cancer. After a two year battle, she left us one summer evening in June 1986 and we've missed our dear "Buttercup" ever since. We pray for Shauna and all dear Children who have been afflicted with brain tumors and we are thrilled that new science and medical breakthroughs are helping save more lives.
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 My mom, Rose Schenker died 8 years ago at age 75 from glioblastoma, a cancer of the brain. Rose was a beautiful, caring, funny, and very loving mother, wife, and grandmother. She always was dressed up to the max. Always wearing what was in style for a woman much younger than she was. Wore lots of jewelry. She loved The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and Pink Floyd. Mostly she loved her family. Spending time with her children was more important than any material possessions. She never wanted to get old, and she never did. |
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 Tom was a 61-year-old retired junior high school principal from Shoreham, NY when he was diagnosed with a brain tumor after undergoing a seizure in his car on October 18, 2003. He was given six months to live.
"I believe that remaining competitive is keeping me alive", Toscano offers, three days before a scheduled surgery on September 14th. "After an initial prognosis of six months, which I rejected, I started to train immediately and believe that though my doctors are skeptical or reticent about sprint training, it is sustaining me." |
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 In memory of a Guardian Angel He was a brave little boy. He didn't live long enough and didn't deserve what happened to him.
~Zach's Mom |
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Sept 1, 1932 - Nov 11, 2004
Pancreatic Cancer
"In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." John 14.2
November 6, 2004
Dear Dad/Grandpa:
Life is most meaningful if you loved well and if you were loved.
There is no doubt that you have expressed your love for your family, your friends, and all mankind. You have been an example to all you have met on how to love, be kind, and serve God.
To think of Jack Murphy, is to think the words love, respect, and family. For anyone who has ever known you, has loved you. The love that you have unconditionally given will remain in the hearts of your family from generation to generation. We thank you for all the goodness you have created in your life and shared it so openly for all to receive.
Goodbyes are not easy. Especially when you have lived 48+ years with your soul mate and created wonderful memories during that time. Please know that you are embraced by God's love and that all your loved ones let you go into God's light. We love you, Godspeed, |
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