Helping Others - John Raposo

This video reminded me of my brother, who would stop to help people stuck in the snow every year.

Trick or Treat - John Raposo

A fitting costume for someone who was always able to make people laugh and smile. 

 Your laughter is missed.

 

Lots of love, John Raposo you are missed everyday!

You are always on my mind

The thought of you is never far from my mind. Constantly I see things that remind me of you.  

Love you, John Raposo

Happy Birthday John

Happy Birthday John

 

You are so greatly missed. 

Wish you were here to make the day brighter. 

 

John Raposo - June 18

A year ago today I received the news that you had been taken away.  Sadness overwhelmed and took over. An unbearable experience that no one should ever have to endure and one that will be with me for all my days. That day and the decisions others made forever changed EVERYTHING!

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You were such a strong individual with a biggest heart who lived life to its fullest in every way.  You taught me many lessons including; the art of conversation, to make everyone whom I speak with feel important, to stop and help others always, and most of all to stand up for what is right and just even when no one else has the courage to speak up. You had all these qualities that made you so amazing and well loved.

I miss you, your smile, your energy and your love of life. 

Wishing you were here XOXO

 

 

JOHN RAPOSO - Father, Husband, Brother, Son

 

 

I could never have imagined how destructive people were until you were taken away from us. 

 

 Everyday I think of you.  Everyday you are loved.  Everyday you are missed.

Everyday your missed but your energy is here

 

JOHN RAPOSO

 

As everyday passes we are reminded of how much we miss you. 

 

Your energy and charismatic personality that always captivated the attention of everyone in a room is so greatly missed.  Today was such a special day and although you were not here physically you were here in spirt. We will continue to live on in our memories, and through our conversations of how you touched our hearts. Life will never be the same without you. 

 

John Raposo - Greatly Missed, Always Loved

                                               You are greatly missed.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal".
                                                                                                                  ~From a headstone in Ireland


                                                                                                     

Helping Strangers - John Raposo

This weather we have been experiencing in Toronto has been a reminder to me of how wonderful my brother was as a person who helped others. Years ago when it actually snowed more than a couple of cm in the city my brother would make it a point to have towing ropes in his car. As an act of kindness he would pull the cars of people who were stuck in the snow. He did this for the simple words of "thank you" from a stranger.

The past few weeks with all the snow and icy conditions I couldn't help to think about all the strangers who were stuck on the roads and waiting for someone like my brother to stop and just take the time to help.

John Raposo was one of a kind. Its sadness me to think that he will never greet a stranger and help them so generously.

Your radiant energy is greatly missed.  

The picture was below was taken where you were laid to rest. As I stood there as the sun was setting, the sun rays suddenly broke through the trees and it was just like having you walk in a room and light it up with your smile.