You were my family by marriage and my friend by choice. I’m struggling to find the words to write, but you always knew just what to say. You kept in touch with Rick and would somehow manage to make him laugh even in his darkest time. For that I am eternally grateful. I would be sad, and somehow you would know to call. You always spoke lovingly and with great pride about Steven, Amanda and Alyssa. Your Dad, Denise and Dave lost a wonderful son and brother, and I know in my heart you are with your Mom. You found an angel in Heather, and I’m so sorry that you two didn’t have more time. You put more into living your life in the last couple of years then others do in their entire lifetime. That is just a testament to who you were. You will be missed.