Happy 35th Birthday Dan! Almost two years of you not physically here with us and everyday just gets more painful with out you. I love you, I love you, I love you! The kids and I are giving you a birthday party no matter what ..... we all know how much you hated that! Why before I never knew, now I do. It's like you knew that you were going to leave us at such an early age! You always just wanted to share it with me and the kids - no attention what's so ever. Even though you deserved it. Well, the last birthday we shared together was at Kelsey's, guess what, it's closed now. Alyssa and Joshua were talking about it last night because I wanted so bad to take them there but instead they convinced me to take them to Subway's. They said, "Mommy, trust me, daddy likes Subways!". It was to cute that I couln't resist. You and that Balsamic Chicken they have. LOL.
Please know that no matter what, you here or not, we are all celebrating your life with us. You are the most amazing person that could never just DIE. Guaranteed....you will not win......we will reunite all together once again.
Please be with us today, let us feel you, hope you feel all of us. The kids love and miss you so much. We will celebrate your special day.
You were blessed to have Danny in your life even for such a short time. I think it is wonderful that you keep Danny's spirit alive with this incredible web site for all to enjoy, especially your beloved children. God bless you,
Your family is beautiful! / Julie Buljan ((Luca's mom) )Read >>
Your family is beautiful! / Julie Buljan ((Luca's mom) )
Hi Danny,
Over the last little while, I've been getting to know your family. What an honour it is to get to know Linda, Alyssa, and Joshua. Alyssa is in Luca's class and I think that Linda and I will be hoping we can arrange their marriage!! They look so cute together and like to cause trouble together too! Finding out that we are related is also amazing. Your mother and my grandmother are first cousins! What a small world. Linda is such an amazing person. She confronts each day with such courage and determination. It is so obvious how much so loves the kids and how much she does for them. She is truly inspirational. I know that you are sending her your love from heaven and that you are guiding her through these difficult times. As I look through your memorial website, it is amazing to see how much people love you and how much they miss you. There has to be a reason for everything but we just don't understand it. I wish I would have met you and gotten to know you. I believe, though, that through your family, I will get to know what a kind and loving person you were. God bless your family. Julie. Close
Happy Easter Danny / Tess, Angel Matthew McPhail's Mummy (Angel Mummy Who Cares )Read >>
Happy Easter Danny / Tess, Angel Matthew McPhail's Mummy (Angel Mummy Who Cares )
Danny thinking of you today Precious Angel & your dear family xxxx / DeliaAllanTomlinMum Alice&BillyBeggsFami-ly Read >>
Danny thinking of you today Precious Angel & your dear family xxxx / DeliaAllanTomlinMum Alice&BillyBeggsFami-ly Close
A year already :( / Daniela (Sister-In-Law)Read >>
A year already :( / Daniela (Sister-In-Law)
Its hard not to think of what's coming up, but everytime I do my stomache gets knotted, a lump forms in my throat, and huge pain stabs through my heart. I would rather be where we were a year ago today. On February 1st, 2007 we celebrated Joshua's 2nd birthday. We took the kids to Nascar, watched them laugh and play on the rides. They ate a huge birthday cookie, then played some more. It was closing time, and we scouted the mall for a bite to eat and we couldn't find anything open. You were laughing at Guy because he was so hungry and he kept teasing you, asking if you ate already. Nothing was opened, so we packed the kids in the car and we all decided to go home, but we met up again at the Country Style drive-thru.....you bought coffees, we bought food. Guy called you up on your cell phone, still teasing you that you had dinner and he had nothing. February 2nd 2007 came around and you and I spent the morning sending jokes back and forth to eachother through email. I teased you that you never worked, you teased me that you wish you could have my life. If I knew then what was about to happen I would give you my life in a flash. Nightime came and it was Joshie's family & friends party. We picked up the pizzas and you called Guy teasing him about the night before, warning him not to eat all the food. We had a great time at the birthday party and let me remind you that you took horrible pictures and video. When we all went home that night you and the guys discussed the next day's event on 3-way, trying to figure out where you were going to go.
Saturday February 3rd came..... and I can remember each and every horrifying moment. You guys headed off early, vowing to be back by about 4pm. Everyone had plans. You were to take Linda out for her birthday, Sal & Donna were to meet up with friends, and Guy & I were going to have "family time" after a long work week. The afternoon rolled by, Linda came by with some leftover food from the party then quickly ran out to get her hair done for that evening. When she came back to pick up the kids, we looked outside and the weather was whacky. It was sunny, but cold, then there would be bursts of snow falling so hard you couldn't see your hand in fromt of you. Linda laughed and said "great just my luck. I go & get my hair done only for it to get ruined minutes later by snow". 6pm rolled around and still no word from the guys. I called Linda and asked if she knew anything and I could hear the panic in her voice. I told her not to worry, I'm sure you were close by. 7pm came around and there was a knock at my door. I could see the fear and sadness in my in-laws eyes. I knew something had happened, but I never knew it was you leaving us. We went to get Linda and the first people I saw when I walked into your house were those two beautiful kids. They saw the panic and sorrow in my eyes and knew something was up. We brought Linda back to my parents...only to find 2 of the guys came back and then the councelor told us what happened to you.
Its been a year filled with an immense amount of grief, sadness, sorrow, anger, guilt, hurt, emptiness, and so on. Its been a rocky road of emotions. Every day goes by with you always on our minds, still trying to figure out what happened. I lost my best friend, my brother. I'm trying to be the rock, helping Linda and the kids, helping Guy, but I forget about dealing with my emotions and I still don't understand what happened. I miss you more than anything and I would give the world to have you back, even if it would be just for a day. We should be celebrating this time of year - birthdays, Valentine's day, etc... but instead we all stand filled with tears and sorrow, hoping tomorrow will be somewhat "better", but it just ends up worse as it is one more day without you.
My heart bleeds for you, your family, your parents, and all of us deeply affected by this tragedy. You are irreplaceable......such an incredible husband, father, son, son-in-law, brother-in-law, Godfather, uncle, & friend. They say its supposed to get "easier"as time passes, but how does life get easier without you? You were everyone's rock, so we all feel like tumbling without you. I will continue to do whatever it takes to help out Linda and the kids, but no on will ever make her as happy as you do and no one can replace Daddy. I'll try to continue to support Guy, but at the end of the day he lost another brother and a best friend in his arms and no one can ever bring that back to him. I lost my best friend......someone who knew me inside out, who was always on the same page as I was. We didn't have to speak to know what was going on, we just knew and I miss that so much.
I love you and miss you so much. It pains me to think that we are gathering again on your angel anniversary. It shouldn't be like this.
Prayers & Love In Your First Angel Aniversary~~ / Onesima &. Tony Raponi Parents 2~ (Angel DINO~ )Read >>
Prayers & Love In Your First Angel Aniversary~~ / Onesima &. Tony Raponi Parents 2~ (Angel DINO~ )
DAD is such a special word, A word that brings to mind A big warm smile, a helping hand A way of being kind, Devotion to the family, A word of patience too. "DAD" is such a special word, Becouse it stands for "you". A sadness still comes over us, Tears in silence often flow Memory keeps you ever near us Though you died one year ago. Prayers , love And hugs to the family in this time of sorrow, One day will join them in heaven and the family chain will link again. God Bless you dear friends. Onesima, Tony, Anthony, Chris Ali Raponi
Peace/ Teresa Pugliese Panacci (old friend of Linda )Read >>
Peace/ Teresa Pugliese Panacci (old friend of Linda )
Linda,
I have been thinking about you and your family alot, and with the Holiday's approaching I can't even begin to imagine the pain that you and your family must be feeling. Christmas will never be the same I'm sure; but I hope that someday you will find the Peace and Joy that the Holiday's bring. Be with your children and family and know that Danny will always be with you.
"I see the countless Christmas trees around thr world bellow With tiny lights. like heaven's stars, reflecting in the snow The sight os so spectacular, please wipe away the tear, For I am spending Christmas with Jesus this year.
"I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold so dear, The sounds of music can'y compare with the choir up here. I have n words to tell you, the joy their voices bring, For it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.
"I know hor much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart, but I'm not so far away, we really aren't apart. So be happy for me, dear ones, you know I hold you dear. And be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.
Plaese love and keep each other, as my Father said to do. For I can't count thr blessings or love ha has for each of you. So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away that tear, Remember, I'm spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. Best wishes, love & peace "The Raponi Family"
You have been in my mind all day. I hope that the other Angels are throwing you the biggest bash Ever.
The other night was the craziest reality check ever! Seeing you in that video, listening to you voice, laughing at your jokes, and actually seeing you and Linda looking at eachother with such love and affection. As I watched and observed every moment in that video, we could not help the tears from rolling down our face.
The tears ran down not only because you were not there, but because we had to watch the pain through our dear friend.
I always said Linda was so strong, and the way she pulls herself together for those kids, is incredible. But to see her Beautiful,crystal Blue eyes, turn red and fill with the tears was the worse feeling, because there is nothing in the world that anyone can say to make her feel better, or give her comfort.
Its going to be rough, and Lin and the kids have a lifetime of battles, no doubt, but please pray for them as they pray for you. Help them to go jump through the hoops.
Keep our friend and those stunning kids safe, and teach them to sincerely laugh again.
You are the Legacy and Linda is the true Angel.
Happy Birthday, Keep Bubba and the Monkey butts safe!
Happy 34th Birthday! Who would of thought after so many years of celebrating your life together it got taken away! Just know that although you are physically absent the kids and I will still throw you a birthday party and you have no choice but to be there. I will not live this life thinking nor believing there is nothing else out there....I refuse. I waited until midnight so I can share my traditional hugs, kisses, and birthday songs with you....the only thing I couldn't do was slap your ass! Last year this time I remember you lying on the couch, fast asleep, I crawled beside you and freaked you out and yelled "Happy Birthday" to you with such excitment. I remember trying to convince you not to go into work so that we could spend the day together but you had no choice but to go in. Instead, with our babies, we took you to Kelsey's. Remembering us laughing because when the bill came you had to pay. Also, asking you for money so that we could buy you a birthday present and you always saying, "please don't, really!" Remembering how you would always tell me not to invite everybody over because you never wanted a big fuss for you or for me to go out of my way or others. Remembering how you would always say to me "You just buy things to buy because your always in a rush and last minute". That was true - they were always too small for you and I always got mad because I had to return everything in the end- lol. Remembering how happy you were everytime the kids made you a special card and blew the candles with you. Remembering taking you out to dinners and just having a great time. Remembering all the laughter and memories we shared on your special day.
A birthday is a celebration of ones life into this world. Now that you are no longer part of this physical realm, you are still alive in soul and spirit and in our hearts. We will still continue to celebrate the LIFE you had and the person you are. Thank you for being so special and making such a significance in our lives. We love you for everything you were and are. We thank you for all the memories you've left in our hearts and thoughts.
Your birthday this year is a little different....actually, allot. There's one thing missing and that's you! It hurts so much, I often cannot believe nor want to believe that this is actually true. You are my one and only true love and you are such a terrific husband , father, son, friend.
We love you Danny and we hope in Heaven you have the biggest bash....Happy 34th Birthday Sweetheart...you are truly missed by us all.
Happy Birthday / Lina B.
Danny, Watched your wedding video Friday night...we sobbed thru the entire thing. You were/are an amazing man with so much love for everyone who surrounded you. I know she does not like to hear it, but you would be so proud of her. Linda is the epitome of strength. She gets up every morning and faces her fear and grief everyday. She is doing everything possible to keep your beautiful children happy and safe. Please continue to protect your family and friends and let them always feel your presence. Happy Birthday,
Thinking of you / Teresa Pugliese Panacci (old friend of Linda's )Read >>
Thinking of you / Teresa Pugliese Panacci (old friend of Linda's )
Hi Linda,
My deepest condolences to you and your family for your tragic loss. Nadia sent me this website that was made to honour Danny's life and I think it's beautiful. I have read all the wonderful things people had to say about Danny and have seen the beautiful pictures of your family, cherish the memories. I'ts horible that something like this has to happen to such a great person who had so much to offer and to look forward to;But know that Danny will always be there with you and your children.
I admire your great strength, stay strong for your kids and know that you have your family and friends there for you always.
Today is your 8 months, can't believe the time. I had a fun night with the kids 2nite and I know you r with them always some way some how.I am always happy to see a smile on there face. They are 2 very special children.Linda is an incredible mother, I am sure u r looking down on her very proud.Your children adore her as u have and continue to do so.Seeing as everyone wished things could be different in so many ways we do too!Lin was right, u would have been a perfect piece 2 the puzzle, But ur always thought of everytime we r together with them, or even when we are not.I dont know why this had to happen, to u,LIN or those amazing children u have brought into this world, only God knows and I hope it only could become more clear for Linda. Seeing all the messages or all the people write on this website shows the person u are, and how you were loved by so many people.I cant begin to tell anyone who comes across this website, how awesome you all are and how loved u all r. We will pray and continue to pray for u and ur family every day.
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