Post by Espionage DB7 on Aug 31, 2010 18:18:44 GMT -6
In Loving Memory 1926-2010
This is Bertoldo Frausto, my grandfather. I took this photo back in March, one of the last few times he ever drove. I just thought after all the help and support all of you gave me that it was only fitting you all see the man who you guys helped, in a time of dire need, lay to rest. This man was my idol, my mentor, my role-model, and the one true father in my life. I am going to miss him dearly, but I know he is in a better place, he is with his beloved wife and only son.
I want to thank all of you, deeply from the bottom of my heart. We had a very difficult time on our hands, and on top of the grief we were stricken with over his loss, we found ourselves in a desperate situation without the funds to honor his memory with a proper funeral. He deserved to cross over with dignity and honor and thanks to many of you, he did... I can never ever summon the words to express how grateful I am to each of you. For your charity, your sympathy, your support, and your love. Thank You, I want to thank you each personally;
Fireblade (Owen): I've probably known you the longest of all Fire, and as you yourself said we have had our ups and downs. We've had problems in the past, many of which attributed to my own stubborn pig-headed nature. And right here and now I want to appologize to you for that and I want to thank you. From the bottom of my heart thank you. You have no idea how much your help meant to me - anytime, anywhere, if theres every anything I can do for you, only say the word. You will always have a friend in me
Allison: I don't think anyone probably knows me better than you do, we've been friends and more and we've known eachother for quite some time now. And in that time that I've known you, you have always been a wonderful friend to me. I know we haven't always seen eye to eye and we too have had our ups and downs but if ever the situation arose (and it did) you proved time and again that you were there for me. You are a darling friend and I am here for you as well anytime anyplace. Thank You so very much
Darky (Benjamin):: Where would I be without my old buddy darky. Another one of my old faithful x7's whom I've known for years. And has always been one of my favorites, almost like partners
- And I want you to know dark that I appreciate your concern and your always being there. I appreciate the texts, I know anytime I'm in a pinch you're never too far away and that means alot to me Ben. Me and you are gonna be fraggin and pwning for years to come. We two are meant to be friends for life (yes you're stuck with me lol) And might I add; Penis? Jake Suelly... lol Thank You Darky, for always being a wonderful friend. Michael and Nancy: I still remember when you both joined the guild, Mike wouldn't join any guild unless his dear Nancy was welcome. Well I think its safe to say his dear Nancy has become OUR dear Nancy. I love you guys - you guys have done so much for me and have never failed to help me and be there for me when I needed it most. Mike you especially were there for me especially emotionally thru this crisis and I thank you. And Nancy you never fail to send a batch full of chocolate chipped love my way to cheer me up. Thank you guys I love you both
Jenn: Just knowing the difficult time me and my family were going thru, you were never too far away with a sympathetic text or phone call. You never failed to cheer up me up Jenn when I felt low - I wish I could express how much your sympathies and your support meant to me. I am so lucky to have a wonderful friend like you. You were always ready to give more of yourself than you needed to, making sure I knew that anytime day or day; 3 in the afternoon or 3 in the morning, if I needed to talk you were never too far away. That means alot to me, thank you Jenn.
Brian (ribbons): You, perhaps more than anyone, understood what me and my family were going thru. I know what you went thru as well my friend, and I know the loved ones we've lost will watch over us and guide us, and protect us in our darkest hour. All I can really say to you Brian is god bless you man. You are a hell of a guy, you deserve only good things and more out of life, and with all my heart I wish them upon you. I know how hard times are man, I thank you, all of you, for caring so much about my little family and opening up your hearts and your wallets. And Brian, someday - and this is a promise brother, I am going to shake your hand.
Rachel: Sometimes knowing we have friends there when we need them is the greatest comforts in this world. It meant so much to me Rachel knowing that you were there for me, knowing how concerned you were for me and my family. It is a soothing thought knowing that those you care about and those that care about you are willing to help you and be there for you no matter what. And speaking to you never fails to cheer me up no matter how low I may be feeling. I thank you for your concern and your sympathies Rachel, my dear friend.
Shangrilaa: Well I've known you for quite a while now shang, the fun lovin' crazy canadian. However I must say I regret not knowing you better, but I think I got to know the real you quite a bit more through this whole ordeal. Thank you Shang, it meant alot to me that you opened up your heart like that to me, I know it can't be easy, but I want you to know that it is well appreciated. Anytime you need anything man I'm there
To The Aussies: Its almost become a team name hasn't it? The Aussies, gold ole Sam, Zeth, and now and again Karkwa. Let me tell you, it was a wonderful gesture what you guys did for me, and it doesn't go unappreciated. I know we've all known eachother probably as far back as any of us have been in Sanctum, but I know I could have been a better, and closer friend to you guys. I know you didn't have to help me the way you did but I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart and am prepared to show you my gratitude in anyway that I can. If theres ever anything I can do for you fellas don't hesitate to say the word.
Feral, Mcreagan, and any other new guys I owe this to: Many of us have problems checking our pockets for lose change when we see someone on the streets asking for it. And many more of us still dare not give a cent to people we don't know. Why should we? Who are they and why should we care. No one would have thought the lesser of you guys for thinking that way, but you didn't. Having absolutely no idea who I was or what I was like or anything you guys opened your hearts and gave... It takes a special breed of person to do that, a type of person that I admire and would like to get to know better
- it means alot to me gents I appreciate it deeply. If theres ever anything you need just give the word.Indira: Forgive me for saying so but you are an absolute sweetheart. When I managed to read your e-mail I was absolutley touched. Knowing that my family was in your prayers and the outpouring of concern I got from you simply moved me. As it did from everyone... You cannot imagine what it means to me knowing that people out there care so much. Especially someone who you don't know too well. I thank you indi, I thank you with all my heart. And my heart and hugs go right back at ya
I received such an outpouring of emotion, sympathy, and concern from pretty much everyone in the guild. I got texts and e-mails from many many people, too numerous to name every last one. But I will tell you I do appreciate every last one. I thank you guys, you showed me an unfathomable amount of concern and love. I thank god for having friends and great as you, and I wonder what I did to deserve them. But I'm not one to question providence. I just want ALL of you to know that I appreciate all of you and everything you've done for me. Thank You All. I Love You Guys
P.S. I know if my Grandfather were still alive today he'd Thank all of you too.
Sincerely,
Jesse De La Rosa
