“See you later…”
January 20th, 2009 by Melissa
…my dear brother-in-law.
My sister's favorite photo of David--it really captures his essence.
My sister, Cindy, and niece, Lacey, prefer to say “See you later” to their husband and father, rather than to say, “Goodbye.” Whatever you decide to say, please put my family in your thoughts, as my brother-in-law, David, passed away last week. He had esophageal cancer and fought a strong battle against it, down to his last days.
There are little memories of people you never forget, memories that stick with you from the impression they made. My favorite little memory of David was him kissing my sister on the steps at my parents’ house. I was only nine, and although, then, I thought kissing was “gross,” I now look back on that memory and just see the love they had for each other.
Tamer did an amazing photo montage of David–he used photos from my sister, Cindy, and her kids. Before he started the montage, he remembered some of our own photos we had of David. The photos were of him playing “Santa” the Christmas of 2004. The photos are great, with David handing gifts out to all of the kids and my nephew, Finn, kissing him. I even had a chance to get a gift from “Santa.” I simply love the happiness and joy you see in the photos.
Me receiving a gift from "Santa" David
David was an amazing friend and husband to my sister, a wonderful father and a kind brother-in-law. He would have helped anyone with whatever they needed. Even when he was sick, he was at my house, and volunteered to move things around and carry something heavy. David was a great guy.
My heart is heavy and although we just returned from Chicago late last night, I wish I could be with my sister again.
David will be deeply missed but will forever be in our hearts.
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9 Comments. Add your own...
1. Brita | January 21st, 2009 at 12:18 pm
This breaks my hurt. I am so sorry for your loss and will be thinking of your famiy…
Big hugs,
Brita.
2. Pat Rafferty | January 21st, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Salim Family:
Please accept my condolences…and let me know if you need anything.
My father suffers from esophogeal cancer as well…
Know that your family is in my thoughts.
Pat
3. Molly Drossel | January 21st, 2009 at 3:52 pm
I know that we have spoken and I sent my regards but I just wanted to let you know that reading this just made me cry. Your family is in my heart and prayers!! Love you guys!
4. Cindy Smilden | January 21st, 2009 at 7:51 pm
To My Lil Sis & Tamer…..
Thank you so much…..David was a great man. Like I told you earlier….even this evening I haven’t had enough coffee
) You guys mean the world to me….I wouldn’t of made it through without both of you!
Love & Hugs!
5. Ben Swenka | January 21st, 2009 at 8:12 pm
Our deepest condolences to you and your entire family – I can’t imagine how difficult this must be.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help.
-Ben, Weezie, Olivia, Ethan and Jack
6. Elizabeth Thomas | January 21st, 2009 at 9:38 pm
I am so sorry and your entire family is my thoughts.
*hugs*
Elizabeth
7. Marisa | January 21st, 2009 at 10:13 pm
We are sending my condolences to all of you. Let us know if we can help with anything.
Marisa and Jeremy
8. Staci | January 21st, 2009 at 11:54 pm
Melissa & Tamer,
Thank you so much for writing this about my Dad! He was an amazing father to his five children and life will not be the same without him here. I am looking forward to watching the wonderful video that Tamer spent so many hours on. Thank you for doing that, Tamer.
Love,
Staci
9. Tina (Warner) | January 22nd, 2009 at 9:48 am
So sad to read of your brother-in-law! You and your family are in my prayers!
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