Derek DiGregorio

In loving memory of our beloved nephew and cousin, Derek DiGregorio, who was tragically taken from us six years ago today, August 16, 2003.

We didn't get to say goodbye,

We're devastated that you're gone.

We'd have done anything to keep you here with us

Right here where you belong.

We didn't know that life would take

Such an unexpected path.

That you'd be separated from us so soon

Heartbreaking reality we struggle to grasp.

And bitter though our losing you has been,

And so profound is the pain that we bear,

We're sadder still at no chance for goodbye,

No final expression of our deep love and care.

Yet believing that you're not too far away,

That your Spirit still lingers quite near.

We'll say our goodbyes in our words and our thoughts

Trusting that each one you'll hear.