My most loved uncle died yesterday. I remember the fun times we had with this man, my mom's baby brother. He was funny, and had such a welcoming heart of gold. A very positive male figure image for me since my own father abandoned my sister and I and couldn't be bothered with us. My father died in 1988.

My favorite uncle, you are SO going to be missed, not only by me but by the many people who had the chance to know you. I'm so sorry that your time on earth has ended and sad that circumstances prevented us from saying goodbye. My SOLE relief is that your suffering is over. I LOVE you, my favorite Uncle, and I'll see you in heaven someday.