From the Buffalo News:
GREEN - Howard J. August 30, 2013, husband of the late Geraldine; survived by five children, a host of grandchildren and other relatives. ... Mr. Green served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Howard J. Green ( - 2013)
My high school friend, Wayne, lost his father on August 30th. Mr. Green had an amazing way with children, a patience with them that is seldom seen in today's hurried world. My favorite memory of him took place when Ian was about 7 years old, still too young to have a filter on his tongue. Mr. Green had a hole in his throat from a surgery, and used a type of electronic larynx to speak. Ian had a million questions, and he answered them all, honestly and patiently. He had served in the Korean War, and the playing of Taps at his graveside service completely undid me. My heart goes out to Wayne and his family. May our memories bring us comfort.
From the Buffalo News:
GREEN - Howard J. August 30, 2013, husband of the late Geraldine; survived by five children, a host of grandchildren and other relatives. ... Mr. Green served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
From the Buffalo News:
GREEN - Howard J. August 30, 2013, husband of the late Geraldine; survived by five children, a host of grandchildren and other relatives. ... Mr. Green served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
Friday, August 30, 2013
Imani Gilbert (2000 - 2013)
One of the absolute saddest things I have ever done is attend a candlelight vigil for a child. Ian's friend, Imani, died following an accident between a vehicle and his bicycle. He was pinned under the vehicle with his bicycle. People passing by stopped their cars and rushed to assist in lifting the vehicle off of him. He died the next day at Children's Hospital. Words are so inadequate to express the depth of our grief.
From the Buffalo News:
Despite heroic efforts by a group of passers-by, the 12-year-old bicyclist who was freed from beneath a car on Sheridan Drive in the Town of Tonawanda Thursday afternoon has died, police reported Friday.
The boy has been identified as Imani Gilbert, an incoming eighth-grader at Herbert Hoover Middle School.
Imani was on his way to football practice at the nearby middle school when he was struck and pinned beneath the vehicle while crossing Delaware Road at the intersection with Sheridan Drive, Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District officials confirmed. Several passers-by lifted the vehicle off the boy and he was taken to Women & Children’s Hospital.
Among the first on the scene to free Imani were police detectives Ray Marello and Kevin Sweeney and Ellwood Volunteer Fire Company Chief Gary Stuff who joined other witnesses to lift the dark blue Pontiac Vibe, said Lt. Nicholas A. Bado, a department spokesman.
Although police are continuing to investigate the fatal accident, no charges have been filed against the driver, and there was no indication that the motorist, whose name wasn’t released, was at fault, police said. There was no drug, alcohol or cellphone use involved, police said. Further, the driver had the green arrow to turn left onto Sheridan Drive and Imani was not wearing a helmet, Bado said.
The district, meanwhile, was shaken by news that one of its students had been killed in an accident just weeks before school resumes on Sept. 5.
“We’re very familiar with the student – very well-liked, very good student, very involved,” said Carmelina Persico, principal of Hoover Middle, where Imani also played basketball.
Grief counselors from the district’s Family Support Center were made available to the boy’s teammates during a meeting Friday morning, said School Superintendent Mark P. Mondanaro.
“We dispatched grief counselors immediately to deal with any groups of children and adults that knew the child and help them deal with this loss,” said School Board President Bob Dana.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete as Imani’s mother was traveling back from out of town. Persico said she will confer with students about holding a memorial service.
“I think I will give students an opportunity to have that discussion and take part in whatever decision is made,” she said. “Certainly those conversations will take place.
From the Sun Journal, new Bern, North Carolina:
TONAWANDA, N.Y. - Imani Tyshawn Gilbert, 12, of 30 Chapman Place, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2013, at Women and Children's Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y.
A native of Carteret County and an eighth-grade student at Herbert Hoover Middle School, Tonawanda, died as a result of a bicycle accident.
His funeral will be is 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, at Mt. Pilgrim MB Church, Newport, with the Rev. G. Otis Greene officiating. Burial will follow in Bayview Cemetery, Morehead City.
He is survived by his father, Terrance Ferguson of Tonawanda, N.Y., and his mother, Amy Gilbert of Newport; five brothers, Dominic Ferguson and Gianni Ferguson, both of Morehead City, Ronell Tupaz Jr. and Curtis Tupaz of Fayetteville, and Jashawn Finch of Beaufort; six sisters, Brianna Harris and Adrienne Harris of Newport, Myah Gilbert of Havelock, Zada-Kai Tupaz and Isis Tupaz, both of Fayetteville and Raelyn Ferguson of Morehead City; paternal grandparents, Sharon Joyner of New Bern, Alfred and Tina Henderson of Newport; and great-grandmothers, Ann Elbert of Morehead City and Hattie Henderson of Bogue Sound.
From the Buffalo News:
Despite heroic efforts by a group of passers-by, the 12-year-old bicyclist who was freed from beneath a car on Sheridan Drive in the Town of Tonawanda Thursday afternoon has died, police reported Friday.
The boy has been identified as Imani Gilbert, an incoming eighth-grader at Herbert Hoover Middle School.
Imani was on his way to football practice at the nearby middle school when he was struck and pinned beneath the vehicle while crossing Delaware Road at the intersection with Sheridan Drive, Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda School District officials confirmed. Several passers-by lifted the vehicle off the boy and he was taken to Women & Children’s Hospital.
Among the first on the scene to free Imani were police detectives Ray Marello and Kevin Sweeney and Ellwood Volunteer Fire Company Chief Gary Stuff who joined other witnesses to lift the dark blue Pontiac Vibe, said Lt. Nicholas A. Bado, a department spokesman.
Although police are continuing to investigate the fatal accident, no charges have been filed against the driver, and there was no indication that the motorist, whose name wasn’t released, was at fault, police said. There was no drug, alcohol or cellphone use involved, police said. Further, the driver had the green arrow to turn left onto Sheridan Drive and Imani was not wearing a helmet, Bado said.
The district, meanwhile, was shaken by news that one of its students had been killed in an accident just weeks before school resumes on Sept. 5.
“We’re very familiar with the student – very well-liked, very good student, very involved,” said Carmelina Persico, principal of Hoover Middle, where Imani also played basketball.
Grief counselors from the district’s Family Support Center were made available to the boy’s teammates during a meeting Friday morning, said School Superintendent Mark P. Mondanaro.
“We dispatched grief counselors immediately to deal with any groups of children and adults that knew the child and help them deal with this loss,” said School Board President Bob Dana.
Funeral arrangements were incomplete as Imani’s mother was traveling back from out of town. Persico said she will confer with students about holding a memorial service.
“I think I will give students an opportunity to have that discussion and take part in whatever decision is made,” she said. “Certainly those conversations will take place.
From the Sun Journal, new Bern, North Carolina:
TONAWANDA, N.Y. - Imani Tyshawn Gilbert, 12, of 30 Chapman Place, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2013, at Women and Children's Hospital, Buffalo, N.Y.
A native of Carteret County and an eighth-grade student at Herbert Hoover Middle School, Tonawanda, died as a result of a bicycle accident.
His funeral will be is 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013, at Mt. Pilgrim MB Church, Newport, with the Rev. G. Otis Greene officiating. Burial will follow in Bayview Cemetery, Morehead City.
He is survived by his father, Terrance Ferguson of Tonawanda, N.Y., and his mother, Amy Gilbert of Newport; five brothers, Dominic Ferguson and Gianni Ferguson, both of Morehead City, Ronell Tupaz Jr. and Curtis Tupaz of Fayetteville, and Jashawn Finch of Beaufort; six sisters, Brianna Harris and Adrienne Harris of Newport, Myah Gilbert of Havelock, Zada-Kai Tupaz and Isis Tupaz, both of Fayetteville and Raelyn Ferguson of Morehead City; paternal grandparents, Sharon Joyner of New Bern, Alfred and Tina Henderson of Newport; and great-grandmothers, Ann Elbert of Morehead City and Hattie Henderson of Bogue Sound.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Cleveland, Here we come!
Cleveland really isn't that far away! I decided to take Ian to an Indians game, and he became a fan overnight. What a fickle Yankee fan he is! :D
Sunday, August 04, 2013
A Plant I like
This was one of Harry's plants. It thrived in the summer and didn't seem to need much care.
If I see one, I'm going to get one. :)
Saturday, August 03, 2013
Harry F. George (1955 - 2013)
My friend, Hope, lost her husband suddenly and unexpectedly to a heart attack on August 1st. She discovered him on his bedroom floor in the morning when she was getting ready for work. It was shocking and devastating. He had battled lung cancer and won, but was not able to overcome addiction to pain medications. About the only thing we ever agreed on was our love of the Red Sox; on everything else, we agreed to disagree. When Trisha called me that morning, I could only think that he was not old enough yet, he should have had more time. From the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal:
Harry F. George entered into rest on August 1, 2013. He was born in
Niagara Falls to the late Anthony and Anne (Atamian) George. Harry
graduated from high school in Niagara Falls and most recently worked at
candlelight cabinetry in Lockport. He was a supporter of the United Way,
a fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Buffalo Bills. He loved golf and
his numerous cats.
Harry is survived by his wife, Hope (Edwards) George; two children,
Anthony George of Niagara Falls and Sheri (Kyle) Durkin of North
Carolina; stepchildren, Lynda Malcomb and Patricia Haubrich, both of
Lockport; Rose of Florida and Nicole of Niagara Falls; a grandchild,
Kyle Durkin, Jr. Also survived by an uncle, Sooky Atamian of Niagara
Falls; and other grandchildren.
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