Today is a day of remembering the past but continuing to look into the future. It was today in 1987 that Linda was murdered. Taken from me and the world and thus changing drastically the trajectory of my life. For many years I would think each year about what my life could have been if she had lived and mourned the lost of my possible life. But last night I went out to spend some time by myself only to discover all that I have in life. A great son who is now an adult, a wife who cares for me and is amazing in many ways, a life full of friends who stand with me in good times and bad, and even an ex who's dedication to our son has helped him grow into the man that he is becoming.
I was thinking how a few years ago I was thinking about Shoah (Holocaust) education and wanted to remember the words of a survivor who I spoke with when she said the greatest way to get back at the Nazis was to live a fully life. Remember, don't let it happen again, but live beyond the tragedy of the Shoah. I realized that was good advice for me. For my life. I will not forget the life that was ended and what it could have been but I will continue to live my life fully and enjoy all the moments not in the pit of despair but in the light of joy that we can enjoy in the world.
I raise a glass to the memory of Linda Akers, she is still missed. But I also lift my glass to all those who help to make the life I developed since Linda's death. We need the memory but we need to continue to build memories. Thank you all, as I look back, there are so many great moments and the expectation of so many more.
L'chaim.
I was thinking how a few years ago I was thinking about Shoah (Holocaust) education and wanted to remember the words of a survivor who I spoke with when she said the greatest way to get back at the Nazis was to live a fully life. Remember, don't let it happen again, but live beyond the tragedy of the Shoah. I realized that was good advice for me. For my life. I will not forget the life that was ended and what it could have been but I will continue to live my life fully and enjoy all the moments not in the pit of despair but in the light of joy that we can enjoy in the world.
I raise a glass to the memory of Linda Akers, she is still missed. But I also lift my glass to all those who help to make the life I developed since Linda's death. We need the memory but we need to continue to build memories. Thank you all, as I look back, there are so many great moments and the expectation of so many more.
L'chaim.
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