Helping Others - John Raposo

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

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.

Flowers for John Raposo

Because you loved flowers

 

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 

John Raposo is laid to rest and Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe re-opens

Sicilian Cafe in #LittleItaly #Toronto back to business after shooting #NFTN instagr.am

by MarkMcAllGlobal via twitter6/22/2012 3:40:47 PMJune 22 at 11:40 AM

On the morning of June 22 2012 my brother John Raposo was being laid to rest while the Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe decided to re-open its doors.

Since his murder flowers, candles and notes have been placed near the Sicilian Cafe on College Street as a symbol of love and devotion to my brother. It is said that the soul remains on Earth for forty days after death; the 40th day marks the ascent of the soul into heaven.

According to this it will be July 27 - which we share as a birthday.

To my brother John Raposo who often enjoyed laughing and smiling.

I love you always.

A Bouquet of Flowers for my Brother John Raposo

A bouquet of flowers outside the Sicilian Sidewalk Cafe on College St. at Montrose Ave. where a man was shot and killed Monday. (Ian Robertson)


An envelope inscribed to “John” lay beneath a bouquet of white roses. A small bouquet was accompanied by a hand-written note inscribed with a drawn heart and text that read, "For Johnny. Rest in peace."

John Raposo - National Post flowers placed at the scene

Darren Calabrese/National Post
Flowers placed at the scene of the fatal shooting in Little Italy lay on the ground in front of the Sicilian Sidewalk Café in Toronto Tuesday.

"A single bouquet of flowers sits on the ground of the café’s patio, covering the faint bloodstain where Mr. Raposo was shot."

http://www.torontoupdate.com/2012/06/cafe-owners-determined-not-to-let-little-italy-shooting-keep-people-away-from-this-unique-part-of-toronto/