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 - 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.

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. 

John Raposo

There is not a day that goes by that you are not in our thoughts
and in our hearts - you are greatly missed. 

"Mourning is one of the most profound human experiences that it is possible to have... The deep capacity to weep for the loss of a loved one and to continue to treasure the memory of that loss is one of our noblest human traits".-- Shneidman (1980)

College Street, Toronto (Little Italy)

Just thinking of you

Everyday I think of you, everyday I miss you John.

Photo taken at College Street Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe, Toronto  

John Raposo - Loved flowers

John Raposo loved flowers in life and so when he was taken away from us I showered him with flowers at his funeral, grave site and on College Street to mourn the loss of his life. Thousands of flowers later and all I wish is that he were here he were here to enjoy them.  - I miss you lots John