the trade show was a huge success and i was on top of the world.....friends and co-workers were happy to see that i was back to my old self again (almost)...customers were smiling as was the competition...you see it is not only about the shoes in our industry and everyone proved me right...........right down to the multi-brand-jam-band that performed in the hotel suite...it was my return to glory so to speak........however that world came crashing down with one phone call from family......my nephew and godson Matthew Cheffo Nowicki was killed in a tragic accident at the young age of 22 ........matthew was the son of john (Nor) and rosemarie whose photo graced my blog only two entries ago.......although rosemarie is my first cousin i have always considered her like a sister because when my parents passed on it was with rosey and her family that took us in and we lived like brother and sister...Nor is and will always be one of my best friends...and brother -in law......the pain that our family is feeling now can only be explained as devastating......my sister lost her son ..my best friend lost his son and i lost my god-son.......I was chosen to read the eulogy at the service and i will always honor and cherish that moment as long as i live....Matthew blazed a trail through life and he will be missed...he will be missed by all .........he also leaves behind two beautiful sisters who loved and adored his way of life......I love you Matthew....you will live in my heart........forever.....uncle tom.......
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geez-what else can be said- to go from such a high, and then be dealt such a blow in such a short time frame... we all feel like a part of the extended Cheffo family, and have for months.
i heard someone say that we were in the middle of 'knockin' on heaven's door' when this tragic event might have actually transpired... i don't think i'd like to ever play that song again in my life, i am also so heartbroken for you, Roe and Nor, and all of your family. you were a mentor and a credit to your godson i am sure, and it is a given that in his journey beyond, the truths and lessons he learned from you being in his life were with him.
Nor & Roe, if you are reading this, i can't even imagine the pain you are feeling and we all pray for understanding and acceptance of this loss, although those parents among us know it must be surreal at this time. i am extremely sorry for your loss and hope the memories you have will last all the rest of your days.
deepest sympathy,
The Martins
Tom,
I am so sorry. He is so young, what a horrible, horrible tragedy.
My heart goes out to you and your family.
Much love,
Candy
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