Very touching Al. I understand the faint happiness in those last moments. It's a weird feeling indeed. I truly wish you keep good memories of them.

Thank you for sharing that with us Al.. very touching... incredible family....

Was at a wedding this Saturday, made sure to order up a Manhattan and gave a toast with my friend xray.

Cheers,

Mikey

The pictures are very touching. Thank you for sharing them with us.

^ just to add to the sentiment and to thank you for sharing these with us. As Vicki and others have said, the love in the family is quite evident and touching.

Edited July 18, 201114 yr by Pars

Sorry for you loss Al, my condolences to you and your family.

I haven't had the opportunity to meet you in person, I've only ever seen a few pics of you from meets and whatnot, yet when I opened this thread and saw that picture of your mother I was amazed by the striking resemblance. Even in those last couple of pics her smile is infectious, it must have been wonderful for her to have been surrounded by her family like that.

Heartfelt condolences.

Vicki probably said it best.

What a fabulous family. There's so much to be grateful for. I can't look at those pictures without tearing up.

Just saw this, wasn't really on during a mini-vacation. So sorry for your loss, Al, and your first post was just amazing. My thoughts are with you and the entire family, sounds quite special!

Sorry for your loss Al. Wishing you and your family all the best in this time of grieving.

My deepest condolences to you and your family Al.

Sorry for your loss Al, my condolences to you and your loved ones.

Al, my condolences to you and your family. Thank you for sharing it here with your virtual family.

I think we all have family members who mean more to us than others, and it's clear your mother was very special to you. I know the days now are long and difficult. I can only hope that some day in the future you can truly reflect back on happier times and remember the really good stuff without the clouds that are likely there now.

Best regards to you, Al.