KURT NEAL

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KURT NEAL Kurt, you had such an Impact on our lives when you joined our Family. Bart, Daddy and Mommy were so excited when you arrived, June 2 1984. We are family ... Kurt, what an impact you had on our lives, when you Died, August 26, 2005. Each and every day, you impact us in so many ways! We have so many memories, Those memories we cherish. But, please know those memories tear at our hearts, Daily. Bitter Sweet doesn't even begin to scratch the surface. Yes, we still are family, BUT we will never be the same Family again. Bart, Dad, Mom, but what a huge VOID, no KurtO. WRONG, so wrong. August 26 is a day we recognize you just a little more than normal. We speak to you publicly. Why? Because we need to. We will never forget you, we will never stop talking to you, loving you. But we want everyone that loved you, knew you, met you, touched you, the list is endless, to take a moment to remember our special Kurt. Yes, it would be great if Heaven had visiting hours! How much would be enough time? To hold you, smell you, love you, talk to you, listen to you? We would never let go ... Our grieving process would begin, yet again, We could not go through losing you again. We are changed. We are living a new normal and it has to be said, Normal, there is nothing Normal about losing a child! There isn't even a word for it! As I sit here writing this for the 11th time, we feel cheated that you were taken from us? Wow, we missed your loves, marriage, becoming a father, becoming a uncle, your career, your first wrinkle, grey hair, your kid/s, your voice, sense of humour, your teasing, your scent, your touch, your daily calls, when we had no news, but we just enjoyed a quick visit or to hear your voice. We still Ache for you Kurt and that will never STOP. Unfortunately we get better at coping, Holding back the tears, But sometimes those tears just can't stop as we still are grieving your loss, each and every day. Kurt, your brother Bart deals with your loss in his own way, As dad and mom do, But we are ensuring that Charlie and Cheek know their Uncle Kurt through our memories. Again KurtO, 'keep on keep'n on', we know you are a great 'HEAVEN'S GREETER'. Love Love Love Cheek, Charlie, Jaclyn, Bart, Dad and Mom.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 26, 2016