Nicole C Ranalletta Relation to Deceased: Granddaughter I was his little “singorina bella.” After he passed, I had collected charms that he and my grandmother had given me from Italy, and I made a necklace with them. I wear the necklace everyday, only for the consistant, sweet memory of my loving grandfather. The necklace, as my reminder of him and his successful life, gives me hope throughout each and everyday. Whenever I’m feeling lonely, sad, or when I’m having a bad day, I hold the necklace and instantly my mind is flushed of all my problems. The simple reminder of what a wonderful, caring, and strong person he was. This is what helps give me the strength to keep up with my responsibilites and work toward being successful. I understand that he went through hell throughout his life to find peace in heaven, and I know that’s exactly where he is, watching over me. My love for him is unconditional. I know that one day I’ll be with him again. I’m not sure when that is, but I will see him again in a better place. I think no matter where you stray, That I shall go with you a way. Though you may wander sweeter lands, You will not forget my hands, Nor yet the way I held my head Nor the tremulous things I said. You will still see me, small and white And smiling, in the secret night, And feel my arms about you when The day comes fluttering back again. I think, no matter where you be, You’ll hold me in your memory And keep my image there without me, By telling later loves about me. Dorothy Parker