Fourteen years ago the public swore they would never forget. Most have not and for that we are grateful. Senator Kennedy was a friend to us, understanding tragic loss on a level others could not. He brought hope to us at a time we needed it most. Here are his words that have stuck with me over the years -
"I wish that no one was ever lost in the high noontime of their lives. I wish that tragedy never robbed a single soul. But I know that life sometimes breaks your heart. I can tell you from my own personal experience, that their loss will forever be with you. As you know so well, the passage of time never really heals the tragic memory of such a great loss, but we carry on, because we have to, because our loved one would want us to, and because the lives they led and the love they gave you will become a brighter light to guide you as time goes on. you will never walk alone."
Thankfully, with family and friends always there, and the spirit of Jeff always touching me, I have rarely felt alone.
We go on, not because we want to, but because we have to. Always remember, as promised 14 years ago.
