after all the tears and all the hopes
were still left with reality
were still left with all the good times
and were still left with memories of this beautiful person ,that had a beautiful life,, i am so thankful to have had the honor of growing up by Al's side.. and he still is.. i love you

Big Al came into my life when I was 5 years old, officially became my step-father when I was in the 6th grade, and I looked to him as a mentor and friend until the day he died. I simply cannot recall all the times he made me (us) laugh and force us to look at the brighter side of life. He is missed!!