Memorial Icon for Joe
The Spencerport Soccer club has created an embroidered icon to be placed on the sleeve of the home and away jerseys for all of the travel players! This memorial icon will be worn by 400+ players at each and every game all summer. What a wonderful tribute to Joe. While he is gone, he is missed and remembered by many of us here in this community. It's a testiment to what Joe believed in and worked for since moving to Rochester 25 years ago. So, while Tom and Gina are out there playing soccer this summer, their dad will literally be on their sleeve - and the sleeves of all of the children - still teaching and guiding them through the game he so loved.
The outpouring of love and support that has been given to Gina, Tom and I is tremendous. Words cannot express our thanks in helping us through this very, very difficult time. Thank you.
I have ordered the headstone for Joe and I and it will be placed on our gravesite in early March. While seeing my name freaked the kids out somewhat, it's comforting to know that I will rest beside him, as I have walked beside him for the last 28 years.
Do not walk in front of me,
I may not follow.
Do not walk behind me,
I may not lead.
Just walk beside me,
And be my friend.
Love,
Vicki, Gina & Tom
posted by Vicki @ 7:29 AM
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3 Comments:
JOE DID LOVE HIS SOCCER AND ALL THE KIDS WHAT A TRIBUTE I CAN SEE HIS SMILE ALREADY.VICKI I KNOW IT'S BEEN VERY DIFFICULT FOR YOU TOM & GINA,IT SEAMS THE PAIN WILL NEVER GO AWAY BUT IT WILL GET EASIER.THERES NOT A DAY THAT GOES BUY THAT WE DON'T THINK ABOUT JOE AND YOU GUYS. JUST REMEMBER WE ARE JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY.STAY STRONG!
LOVE DAN & DIANA CAMPBELL
What a beautiful thing!! (and I believe it was Blake who originally came up with this idea) We will all feel Joe's presence each time we glance at the "JM" soccer ball go running by! And........for those of us who are so lucky to wash these wonderful uniforms (times TWO for ME!!) we can place on our hand on the patch and believe that Joe was and still is a gift in our hearts!
Vicki,
It is so nice to see you are checking this blog. I check it often hoping to see something from you. Unless we have walking in your shoes, we will never understand the true feelings you and the kids have. Joe may not be there to physically pick up Tommy from sporting events, but he IS there walking right beside him. What strength you have for your kids. I think of you and your family each and every day. Joe tought my kids plenty through scouts and soccer. They too, think of him and miss him. Heaven has a great Leader and Coach..teaching and coaching those around him...My kids know Joe will be running up and down the fields this year, blowing that whistle and pulling those players aside, to share his knowledge and love for the game! He may have left the earth, but Vicki, he is in all of us somehow, forever.
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