Remembering me at Christmas / Your Frankie "Christmas with the King" To my dearest family that I left behind, I need to touch your heart tonight. For it's Christmas and you're missing me, And the season doesn't seem so bright. While others are celebrating the holiday, you find it hard to do the same. You watch other families gather in splendor, while you tearfully mention my name. I know it was painful for you this year, to decorate your Christmas tree. For you cried as you hung each ornament. Your thoughts were focused on me. You shopped for presents for others. Although you felt out of place. When each day was over, I could see loneliness written on your face. You can't seem to get into the spirit. To enjoy any festivities this year. But think of the Christmases in the past, and you'll feel my presence near. Yes, and I come tonight to let you know I'm happier than I could ever be. I'm spending my Christmas in Heaven; With the one who died for me. So go out and feel that Christmas cheer. Listen to the choirs as they sing. And know that I'm happier than I've ever been... Spending Christmas with the King.
For my mother at Christmas / Your Frankie I looked through the clouds and what did I see, The face of my mother, and her thoughts were of me. Her eyes filled with tears and her face looked so sad, My wings fluttered softly and I felt so bad; For I could do nothing to change how she felt, Nor could I alter the hand fate had dealt. My tears fell like raindrops, my heart felt so tight, I lifted my face to heaven and told God of my plight, For I can never be free just to fly, As long as there's one lonely tear in your eye. My years on earth were spent to please you, And though what has happened was not my own choice, The plan, my mother dear, came from a much higher voice. As the birthday of our Savior and Lord draws so near, I have a small plea I would like you to hear, Remember me, Mom, with happiness and smiles, And know when you do my soul will soar miles. My wings will be light, and my heart will be free, In the brightest sunshine is where you'.. see me.
Your Legacy / Dana &. Joe In your 17 years of life, you accomplished so much, touched so many lives, and became an example of superhuman faith and strength to those around you. Your courage is something which will remain imbedded in my memory.
I will never forget the Saturday afternoon we all spent at the nursing home celebrating Aunt Pauline’s birthday this May. It was almost picture perfect with everyone together as a family eating, telling stories and laughing. Even when we all sat around Aunt Pauline’s bed in her last days, your faith inspired all of us; your compassion for her well being and prayers for her peaceful passing.
In your own simple way, you impacted everyone you came in contact with and that is your legacy. You left a little bit of yourself with everyone and your memory lives on that way.
Rest peacefully and watch over those you loved so much in life.
remember/ Thinking Of You Thank you for reminding me that every day is important.
Thank you for reminding me that life should be lived to the fullest.
Thank you for reminding me that many things that seems so important and so life changing are really nothing but a tiny drops in the bucket.
Thank you for giving me strength when the little things in life seem to become overwhelming.
Thank you for being an everlasting example of strength and courage.
Christmas in heaven / Stephen Trimboli (Uncle) Frankie......It's your first Christmas......you see from heaven how your mother is suffering overwhelmed with sorrow. Please give her the strength she needs to get though these holidays. You are our saint in heaven; guide us to consol her. Watch over your brothers as you did on earth. Nanny and grandpa miss you so. Life as we knew it on Sept 13th ended, life changed forever in our family on Sept. 14th. We will do everything in our power to keep your spirit alive. You touched so many hearts here and around the world it will not be hard to do. We pray for your dad at this holiday season.
Dear Camille~ It took a while for you to like grow to like me, but when you finally did, we were pretty close for almost those 4 years at OLPH.. We were goofy, silly girls back then, hair and makeup were more important than switching homeworks around in homeroom every morning! I don't think I wore a hat those whole 4 years, God forbid I ruin my Farah flip!
There are two things that bound us then and the same two things bind us today. The first was our faith, not yet knowing where that faith would lead us...and both of us can testify that that at times, faith can be a little scary. The second was, we both wanted to be mothers...and in a big way. We were always talking about it. Motherhood and faith, thinking about this now...to become a mother takes a deep faith...how you never look at anything the same ever again
Frankie picked you Camille and you did so right by him...He was a smart boy, picking you... I pray for you every day dear girl. You are a Great mother Camille, I am honored to have you still in my life. Keep the faith and you'll hear Frankie and God guiding you. Love you always, Kathy
Dear Camille and Family / Amy W. (CM Friend of Camille's ) This is a lovely lasting tribute to Frankie's memory. I'm so glad we have CM to go to for support and prayers in times of need. You were there for me in prayer through the loss of my father 8 months ago, and I'm honored to be here for you. As you know, things change when you loose an immediate family member. I still cannot understand the full magnitude of this loss. I'm not sure if I ever will. They await us in Heaven. God Bless you.
I never met you, but I, too, miss you... / David Blair (friend of Camille ) It's kind of odd- I knew so much of you, but I never heard your voice, never saw your face other than in pictures. Still, knowing of the courage of your struggle, you became like a son to me, and my heart broke into many pieces when you were called by God. You already know the many tears that have come because I wanted so much for you to beat your illness, and you know how much I believed in you.
I am honored to call your mother a friend through many discussions and emails over the past year. The depth of her love, the loyalty and faith she demonstrated, have left me feeling both embarrassed for my own weakness, and envious of you for the love and respect between you. I have never seen a mother more devoted to her child than your mom. She inspired me, as you did.
I have learned about your family, and wish as well, that I had one such as yours. I am in awe of the love I know of between all of you. God blessed you greatly, dear Frankie. He blessed me by letting me tavel the end of your journey from a distance.
Thank you for being an inspiration to one so much older than you. You are a remarkable man, Frankie, and a treasure.
David, in Atlanta
sheilaealey@yahoo.co--m/ SHEILA Ealey (Ck2 Member ) I'm so very sorry and heartbroken over your lost. I pray that God will continue to carry you and your family through this life and give you peace that passes all understanding unti you are reunited with your beautiful son who is now an angel.
Sheila Ealey
Camille/ Leigh Pastorio (Friend from CK2 ) What a beautiful bambino! What a beautiful angel! My heart is broken right now and can not stop the tears from falling down my face. I said a prayer to him and to your family and my thoughts will be with you for a long time. God bless you and your family.
Condolences/ Christina Blakey I found out about Frankie from CK2. I also have three boys and my middle son has autism just like Frankie's brother. You have such a beautiful son and family! I played the photo slideshow to my three boys and told them about your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May Christ give you strength and peace. I know that Frankie is watching over all of our children now. -Christina
Sincere Condolences / Amanda Buel I saw your posting on the CK2 message board and it brought me to tears. I have 2 young sons, one with autism and I cannot imagine losing one of them. You must be an amazing mother, and your sons are true angels. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Amanda Buel Atlanta, GA
You have an angel in heaven / Dana Read Camille,
I saw your post on the CK2 message board and just want to express my sympathy for your loss. Your son sounds like a wonderful human being. You family truly has their own personal angel in heaven.
God bless you and your beautiful family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dana R.
With Condolences / Justin Liona (Graduate of Xaverian High School ) With my Sincerest Condolences at this time of sorrow.
He's with you ... still / Dee Alpert In our bodies, we all have atoms from when the big bang created our universe. So, too, we all have atoms from other people.
You lived with Frankie; breathed air he exhaled; held him; lived with him ... surely some of the atoms which made up his body are now part of yours, and his being, of course, will always be with you in spirit.
My sincerest condolences on your great loss.
My Clay is with Frankie / Tammy~Mama To Clay Anthony
I just happened upon Frankie's website through the forum. I too lost my son on Setember 14th, six weeks ago tonight. I am so sorry for your loss of your wonderful son. I know today is hard for you. I am sure Frankie and Clay are friends and have met in Heaven. Clay was in a car accident. We too are very strong in our faith and are totally dependent on The Lord. I don't know how I could go through this without Him. You may also visit Clay's website if you like. I will add Frankie's to my list and will keep you and your family in my prayers.
sorry/ Breda Dempsey sorry to hear of the loss or your beautiful son,i also loss my daughter at the age of 12 true cancer in 2004 ,only us who have lossed no the pain.. will keep him in my prayers. god bless..
So Sorry for your loss / Marguerite Ward Mom To Angel Brandi (Angel Mom )
I lost my beloved daughter to cancer also. It is a wicked disease. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your precious Angel wrap his wings around you to let you know he is near. His spirit will live on forever in the hearts that loved him. Praying for God's love to surround you and bring you comfort.
Cancer is so limited...
It cannot cripple love It cannot shatter hope It cannot corrode faith It cannot destroy peace It cannot kill friendship It cannot suppress memories It cannot silence courage It cannot invade the soul It cannot steal eternal life It cannot conquer the spirit.
Author Unknown
God Bless you and your family, Marguerite Ward
So Sorry For Your Lost!! / Onesima Raponi (Mom to ^J^ DINO )
Those who show strengh and character in the most difficult times and inspire others with their courage are the kind of poeple other look up to as true heroes. R.I.P. Francesco and forever loved and remember. God Bless you Angel.
a mother's love / Alice Convey (friend of Uncle Steve ) I only know of Frankie from his Uncle Steve, who has told endless stories about his kindness and courage. I attended Frankie's funeral at St. Ephrem's Church and was in awe over the amount of people and the respect that was shown at the mass for Frankie. Xaverian High School Students should be proud of themselves for their music, the singing, the bagpipes, and the overall respect that these young men displayed at the mass. I always thought Frankie was remarkable from the way Steve spoke of him, but after attending the mass, I realized how extraordinary he must have been. I can only say that a lot of people who live a very long life, don't have half the love that was shown to this young man in his short lifetime. He was lucky to have the wonderful family that surrouded him all the time, especially his mother, who never left his side. My prayers are with you all.
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