In loving memory of Lorraine Cannon

1/17/1947 - 3/13/2020

Ms.Cannon, i miss you everyday. You were my best friend, best teacher, and we’re practically my mom. You helped me through the hardest times in my life and i love you so much for that. Wherever your soul lies, I know your in such a better place and i’m happy your no longer in pain. I’m happy your finally reunited with john. Till we meet again love <3

I'm writing to tell you that I love you and that no matter where you are in the universe, you are now and always will be in my thoughts, memories and in my heart. I know from my past experience with my wife, that many who know and love you are muted by grief and there is a great difficulty to find words for such things. My own cancer experience, with my wife, has forever altered how I view life and death, and though I feel a tremendous sadness that you may soon be in another place where perhaps we can no longer be in touch, those feelings are tempered by my unshakable belief that life – just as it is – is absolute perfection. I know from our conversations that in having a complete trust in life's ultimate plan and purpose as we both do, there is a comfort we feel in this mystery that lies ahead for you and me and all of us. Of course, it's those we leave behind who suffer - perhaps the most - but life, at least from my perspective, is always about growth, even though it hurts like hell at times. Being human, I have that familiar ferocious desire to hold on to all we love. I know I can't hold on to you my friend, but I can always keep you close to my heart. There is a place there just for you. And I will never let that go. I promise. Saying goodbye is learning what to hold onto and what to let go of. I want you to know that you are leaving permanent imprints in my character; and I am grateful that we crossed paths and that you touched my heart and I am the better for it.

To our next adventure, you are deeply missed my gram

Your wings were ready, but my heart was not. Miss you mama so much.