Today is the memorial gathering hosted by Cape Cod Hospice. 
Three of us in the family will attend.
Three will be remembered.
Mom, 
who fought a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer,
and for whom Hospice provided a peaceful final journey;
Rita,
her sister who unexpectedly succumbed to an infection
she couldn't overcome, two weeks before Mom passed away;
Dana, 
our nephew, Mom's 18 year-old grandson,
the sole occupant in a single vehicle accident,
tragically taken from us far too soon.   
Mom, Rita, and Dana, 
we honor and remember you today and every day. 
~Aerie-el