Anthony Merva
Andrew, from the moment you were born I fell in love with you. I watched you grow from an infant, to a child, to a teenager, and to an adult my love for you was always there. I was always proud of you and proud to tell everyone about my son. You were so polite, caring, compassionate, honest, and unselfish. I would visit Publix and AutoZone and many customers would ask, “Is that your son?” I would proudly say, yes and they would tell me how nice, polite, and helpful that you were. I would always respond; I know he is and I am so proud of him!
I am so sorry that you suffered and that I was not able to take away your pain. I wish that you had opened up to me that you were having problems. I would have never… and will never turn my back on you. I always did, and would have done anything for you; you were my life! I am sure there may have been times that you may have gotten upset with me, but I still had to be a father. I am sorry for the times that I lost my patience with you. I may have lost patience, but I never lost my love or respect for you. Most of the times when I lost my patience it was no fault of yours; it was due to physical pain or a stressful situation that I was dealing with at the time.
The day that you died a part of my heart died with you, my life forever changed. Until we see each other again, know that I love you and miss you every day. RIP Andrew.