Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
Early on January 11, my beautiful husband lost his battle with brain cancer. He lay in my arms above our cliffs and slept.
Thank you for your support and kindness through this very difficult time. I know that it kept him fighting, and he fought to the last. In his final hours, his spirit simply proved stronger than his body. We who loved him should not be surprised by this. Everyone he touched can understand what a unique and powerful soul he was.
I apologise for the delay in sending out this information, but we have been devastated by his loss. Bill's capacity for unconditional love and unmovable faith are things not easily replaced. As Nicole says, "Our hearts beat over empty spaces."
Should you so wish, Bill asked that any and all condolences be sent in the form of a charitable donation to the Philadelphia AIDS Walk. It was an event that held great significance and which he would often say took measures and provided assistance to prolong his incredible life.
Do not share in our grief because Bill did not wish any of us to be sad. I am not certain he understood how difficult this would be, or how great his loss, but his family is trying to honour our promise to find a reason to think of him and smile. We believe, perhaps with all of you, that it might be fine to smile through our tears for a while.
I love you as you loved him, as I loved him, and I thank you.
B. Michael Collins
Thank you for your support and kindness through this very difficult time. I know that it kept him fighting, and he fought to the last. In his final hours, his spirit simply proved stronger than his body. We who loved him should not be surprised by this. Everyone he touched can understand what a unique and powerful soul he was.
I apologise for the delay in sending out this information, but we have been devastated by his loss. Bill's capacity for unconditional love and unmovable faith are things not easily replaced. As Nicole says, "Our hearts beat over empty spaces."
Should you so wish, Bill asked that any and all condolences be sent in the form of a charitable donation to the Philadelphia AIDS Walk. It was an event that held great significance and which he would often say took measures and provided assistance to prolong his incredible life.
Do not share in our grief because Bill did not wish any of us to be sad. I am not certain he understood how difficult this would be, or how great his loss, but his family is trying to honour our promise to find a reason to think of him and smile. We believe, perhaps with all of you, that it might be fine to smile through our tears for a while.
I love you as you loved him, as I loved him, and I thank you.
B. Michael Collins