So, remember I was telling you last year about the guy who was going to do the WWII demos at Bethpage? He came back by my job today to give me the information for you for this years event.....I told him you had passed away....He felt terrible and apologized over and over. After he left, I cried and cried.
I miss you and all your military talk, and I will never get over the loss of you and all you took with you....I love you so much, my Frankie Boy...

Jackie-isms for today:
Oh, De-ah! (Oh Dear)
Goobus! (school bus)
Head tilted to the side, attitude face, "Oh, REEEALLY?!?" So freaking cute.

Your boy looks at the sky, just like you did. He has to point out the airplanes repeatedly and he calls to the moon at night. He is such a unique child. I know I am saying this as a Grandmother, but I have seen and known my share of children. He is so special, and I think in ways we cannot even imagine. You did well my son....I try not to think of how sad it is that he will not have the benefit of your guidance and love as he grows up. But, I also think you ARE with him, actually and in the people all around him who loved you, and who you loved. You and Ilana made someone who is going to change the world in some wonderful way, large or small. He matters big time to this world. Thank you for bringing him into this world. I love you so much, my son. Always and forever. Mama.

Your Son, Jack Aiden, looks at your photo and says Da Da and kisses your face......

He is such a charming, loving, sweet and sensitive boy. And, he also has your and Ilanas stubbornness and Intelligence. He is going to make you prouder and prouder. I know you are watching with a swelled chest, PaPa!

Everytime I see your face, its like coming home. Hard to believe I will never see it for real...ever again. You will never die in my heart. I hope with all my heart that there is an afterlife and that I will see you again. That is what keeps me going. And, should there be only nothingness after death. I guess thats ok, in a way, because I will be finished with the pain of losing you. I love you, my one and only..."my son you will always be...." Mama

Happy Birthday to my one and only. The world is gray and ugly now. Things will never be the same without you. You were smart, handsome, funny, and commanding. You made an impression on everyone you met. You never bowed to anyone, and it caused you to suffer for it at times. But, I adored that in you, and wish I could channel even a bit of that in myself. I love you so very much, Frankie. I will never forget a thing.....My joy will come back only when I come to be with you again. Please, save a spot for us......My boy, forever you will be. Love you, Mama.

I miss you.