For the second time in 2 weeks, the 55 attended a funeral. A flag was laid over the casket as the Priest talked about her life and loves. Everyone comforted Carlos and Maurice, who were most effected by her death. Mikey, Angela, Carlos and Kylie comforted each other. Jimmy sat with Kim who was crying, Jimmy was trying to be strong. They agreed to bury her fire uniform, since there was no body left after the fire. After the funeral, Carlos moved to the casket and placed her wedding ring and engagement ring on the casket. Maurice moved and placed a picture of Mikey on the casket. Each person placed something on the casket, to be buried with her. When the casket was lowered, Maurice looked at the tombstone, which rested between his mother and brothers. "Mercedes Love Boscorelli-Nieto. Loving Mother, Sister, Aunt, Friend and firefighter. She died doing what she loved, for who she loved. You will never be forgotten. February 14, 1978 to October 30, 2030."
Everyone met at the Station for dinner. They all sat around, as they ate, talking softly. Jimmy stood up and looked at everyone.
"Mercedes trained under me when she was 19. We have been friends for 30 years. She was there for me everyday I needed her, as was I for her." Jimmy looked at Maurice, who stood up.
"I protected her everyday of my life. She was my sister and my best friend. I know she's happy with mom and Mikey now." He looked at Carlos who stood up.
"I met Mercedes in EMT training. I thought she hated me. When she almost died in the WTC attack, I confessed my love to her. We were married for 28 years. There isn't a day that will go by that I will not think of her." He looked to Ty, who stood up. Everyone said a little something about her, and they finished eating. One final thing needed to be done, before the gathering was over. Jimmy moved a plaque next to Lieutenant Johnson's and Alex Taylor's. It had Mercedes Academy graduation picture with a small memorial paragraph about her and how she died.
(This story carries a Moral. Don't hold a grudge, because you may never get to apologize. I know the story is tragic, but I had to do it. Please Review, and let me know what you thought. I know the timeline and kids got confusing, but hopefully it made a little sense. TY)
Everyone met at the Station for dinner. They all sat around, as they ate, talking softly. Jimmy stood up and looked at everyone.
"Mercedes trained under me when she was 19. We have been friends for 30 years. She was there for me everyday I needed her, as was I for her." Jimmy looked at Maurice, who stood up.
"I protected her everyday of my life. She was my sister and my best friend. I know she's happy with mom and Mikey now." He looked at Carlos who stood up.
"I met Mercedes in EMT training. I thought she hated me. When she almost died in the WTC attack, I confessed my love to her. We were married for 28 years. There isn't a day that will go by that I will not think of her." He looked to Ty, who stood up. Everyone said a little something about her, and they finished eating. One final thing needed to be done, before the gathering was over. Jimmy moved a plaque next to Lieutenant Johnson's and Alex Taylor's. It had Mercedes Academy graduation picture with a small memorial paragraph about her and how she died.
(This story carries a Moral. Don't hold a grudge, because you may never get to apologize. I know the story is tragic, but I had to do it. Please Review, and let me know what you thought. I know the timeline and kids got confusing, but hopefully it made a little sense. TY)