Nicholas Rossomando

Wednesday, January 15, 2003

Dearest Nicky,

Words cannot describe the emptiness we feel without you here with us. I remember the last time I saw you. It was the day before 9/11. You were smiling from ear to ear because you just saw Angela driving for the first time. I will forever remember that smile.

We try so hard to get back to normal, but I wonder what is normal anymore? It's funny how I try to make sense of that day, but I find myself shaking my head in disbelief that you are no longer here.

Guess what Nick? Do you know how we sometimes take for granted, not realizing when we will no longer be with our loved ones? I never felt that with you. I always told you that I loved you and how much you meant to me, and that, I am grateful for.

I have also realized that not only have I lost a lot, I've gained so much from you. I know that you are always with us. We miss you Nick -- Mommy, Tony, Chris, Peter, your niece Angela, your nephews, Carmine and Anthony.

You have not only touched our hearts forever, but the hearts of many that had that special privilege to have met you, even just for a moment. We know that you are with your brave firefighter brothers and that gives us solace, and we know that you are in a better place, with the angels, and we will be together again someday.

With love in our hearts,

Your sister Donna

Editor's Note: Nicholas Rossomando, 35, of Westerleigh, was a firefighter with Rescue 5, Concord. The favorite uncle with the magical personality who touched many lives is remembered in this letter written by his sister, Donna DeRoss.
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