Remembering a friend, Sylvia

[Dan Murphy]

For 14 years after her passing, I posted a lengthy thread here on the community board, remembering Sylvia, a disboard member who passed away after a long fight against the beast, back on June 7, 2001. Many, maybe most, of those who knew her from back then, now amazingly 21 years ago, have moved on, on their own accord, or otherwise. Most here today have no knowledge or recollection of this wonderful lady from so many years ago, nor of her son, Nick.

Other than periodic updates about Nick and his grandma Margarete (Sylvia's mom), the lengthy read never really changed year to year, same pictures, same story. So, back a few years ago, I guess seven or so now, rather than posting another sort of same thread, I thought I would post just a short thought, a few pictures, remembering this wonderful lady, a friend, Sylvia. Still pretty much the same, though shorter than years ago. And here it is again for today. A wonderful memory.

God speed, my friend, Sylvia, God speed. 's And continued good wishes for Nick, now about 26 years old.

Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow
Blue birds fly
And the dreams that you dreamed of
Dreams really do come true
Someday I'll wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney tops is where you'll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow bluebirds fly
And the dreams that you dare to, oh why, oh why can't I?
Well I see trees of green and Red roses too,
I'll watch then bloom for me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Well I see skies of blue and I see clouds of white
And the brightness of day
I like the dark and I think to myself
What a wonderful world
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people passing by
I see friends shaking hands
Saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying, I...I love you
I hear babies cry and I watch them grow,
They'll learn much more than
We'll know
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Someday I'll wish upon a star,
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney tops is where you'll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow way up high
And the dreams that you dare to, ... why, oh why can't I

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

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PS: Posting this a few days late as I was in the hospital for some days, not home on Sylvia's anniversary



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[BlueStarryHat]

The affection you had for Sylvia and the honor you give to her memory shine through every year, Dan.

p.s. sorry to hear you were in the hospital. Hope all is well with you now.

 

[PollyannaMom]

How nice of you to post memories of her here. It was before my time on the DIS, but speaks to the great friendships people make here.

 

[lynxstch]

I agree with @BlueStarryHat , Dan. It is always so sweet of you to remember Sylvia. I am sure she's smiling down from above that rainbow. BTW, that version of the song, by that singer, always makes me cry, and I shed a few tears listening to it just now.

 

[LuvOrlando]

Sorry for your day of mourning

 

[Jcricket Fan]

Remembering Sylvia with you Dan. So many years have passed. She was such a lovely person.
Peace Dan & thank you for always remembering her with a post.
Colleen

 

[disykat]

It's hard to believe it's been twenty one years. It doesn't seem possible.

 

[Snowysmom]

Dan You are so kind and thoughtful to remember Sylvia. So much time has passed. I love the song lyrics.

 

[tinkerbellandpeterpan]

I didn't know her from the boards (before my time) but I "know" her from your annual posts. I can only hope that one day I have a friend that honors my memory the way you honor hers. You are a kind and true friend.

 

[newski_mom]

Such a nice tribute

 

[Planogirl]

I saw your tiny print. I hope that all is well. And as always thank for the post. Its nice to remember.

 

[slo]

Thank you Dan for posting about Sylvia every year.
She sounds like someone I would have enjoyed getting to know.

 

[yensid's offspring]

The thing that is most taken for granted in our lives is life itself. We always live thinking about tomorrow until there are no more tomorrows. Live in the now, be present of mind and thank god for those you love and who love you. Blessings

 

[DisneyMim]

I remember Sylvia. Can’t believe it’s been that long.
Thank you Dan for always remembering her.
Thoughts to her son.