The Loss of a Friend......

August 22, 2015...the world lost an amazing man who was part of our life for just a few short years...Within those years, he truly made an impact on just not me and my husband, but those who knew him along with his family.  Gino, was a man of integrity, he lived an amazing life with a beautiful wife and 3 happy, precious kids who adored him and loved him to pieces.  He had the life that every man could dream of...He was smart, successful, funny, always smiling, had the biggest heart, loyal to his wife, loved his mom and sisters and his son's best friend....This loss devasted all his loved ones and those who were part of his life whether it was a short time or years..We were in shock when finding out the news of his passing, it literally took our breathe away. My husband and Gino had a friendship that was truly brotherly, even though they didn't talk that much or see each other..they always though about each other, but when we did see him and his sweet family, we always picked up where we left off.... There is no amount of time that this void in our hearts will ever be filled especially for his wife and kids, her whole life changed unexpectedly and she will have to face the reality that her better half, love of her life, the one that's been by her side for 15 years is now someone watching down over her and the kids that they brought into this world. She has to live the rest of her life as a widow, single mom with 3 kids in the house with memories of her husband. Last night as we gathered to say see you later to our friend, the love and support that was felt was unbelieveable and made my heart happy and sad at the same time.. The speeches from his loved ones brought tears to my eyes, but they were real and came from the heart... It was also a great night to reunite with old friends that have been in our life, but we lost touch because life happens, people get busy..It doesn't mean that we don't love them any less....Those people are we call family..family doesn't have to be blood, they are the ones that are there for you in need, won't judge you and will love you no matter what...facing this tragedy brought friendships closer and makes me appreciate life even more. The road ahead for Chasity will be a difficult one once reality starts to sink in, but she has a lot of support from so many people to get her through and to make sure her and her kids still live a happy and regular life.... The reflection of the faces of those kids are instilled in Gino and I hope they know what an amazing and loving father he was.... Gino, we will miss you and always keep the memories we have of you in our hearts.....We will never forget your infectious smile, your legacy will live on....Rest well friend and see you on the other side.