Remembering our friend, 24 years later.....

[Dan Murphy]

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For 14 years after her passing, I posted a really lengthy thread here on the community board, remembering Sylvia, a wonderful 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 24 years ago, have moved on from here, on their own accord, or otherwise. Most here today, having come here over more recent years, have no knowledge or recollection of this wonderful lady from so many years ago, nor of her son, Nick. Some do remember Sylvia, many do not.

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 some years ago, I guess ten years or so now, rather than posting another same, very lengthy thread, I thought I would post just a short thought, a few pictures, maybe a family update (I do keep up with Margarete with email), remembering this wonderful lady, a friend, Sylvia. Still, even this thread here has become pretty static, much the same, though shorter than years ago. And here it is again for today. A wonderful memory of a wonderful lady.

Earlier this year, when emailing back and forth with Sylvia's mom, Margarete, after Sylvia's January birthday, she shared these thoughts.....

(From January, 2025)

Yes, she would have been 63 years old. Can’t imagine what she would have looked like, and how very different Nick’s and my life would have been.
We, Nick, myself and John had a lovely roast beef dinner yesterday in her honour; along with some roses, a candle and her picture on the table.
It was the first time that I hadn’t been to the cemetery on that day. The weather was not very good for making the 1/2 hour drive to Kitchener…..

God speed, my friend, God speed. 's And continued good wishes for Nick, now about 29 years old.


A Memoriam that Margarete and Nick placed 4 years ago (click link)


I often sit and think about the years that have gone by
and of the happiness and joy that was shared by you and I.
No one knows how much I miss you
No one knows the bitter pain I have suffered since I lost you;
Life has never been the same .
In my heart your memory lingers
Sweetly tender, fond and true
And seldom does a day pass by that I do not think of you.
The years that we had with you
are worth their weight in gold;
the joy and laughter that you gave are forever ours to hold.
Remembering you is easy; I do it every day,
but missing you is a heartache that never goes away.

Forever loved and missed;

Mom and Nicholas

Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh

Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
And the dreams that you dream of
Once in a lullaby, oh

Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
And the dreams that you dream of
Dreams really do come true-ooh-ooh

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 that's where
You'll find me, oh

Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
And the dream that you dare to
Oh why, oh why can't I? I

Well, I see trees of green and red roses too
I'll watch them 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
And 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 then we'll know
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
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 top that's where you'll find me

Oh, somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
And the dream that you dare to
Why, oh why can't I? I

Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ah-ah-eh-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah-ah

Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

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[NAB]

Cancer really sucks. It’s nice you remember and honour her .

 

[disykat]

It's really hard to believe it's been 24 years since then. It's nice to remember.

 

[MyDogTink]

Dan - your memorial posts are very poignant even to readers who didn’t know the person. Thank you for being someone who never forgets those that have been lost.

 

[LoveSpringsteen]

Your tribute posts to your friend, Sylvia always warm my heart. I’m thinking of her family on this day.

 

[BlueStarryHat]

Dan, your respect and affection for Sylvia shines through in these yearly posts. You're truly a credit to these boards.

 

[Pea-n-Me]

This always makes me really sad (as I fight through my second bout of BC currently) but it’s so nice that you keep in touch with Sylvia’s family and continue to remember her here.

 

[Logitexum]

Thank you so much for continuing to share Sylvia’s memory—it really speaks to the kind of person she must have been that her presence is still so warmly felt. Thinking of her, Nick, and Margarete today.