Richard Banks said: August 18, 2008 10:01 pm PST
I'm not the best a this, but wanted to express my deep sorry to AJ's family. Elissa, Robbie, Grandmom, Uncle "Father James" and Uncle Sal and his family.
I only knew AJ for a little while, but had a blast with him every time. The one thing I won't forget is how I would tickle him without even touching him. Whenever I would strap him into his car seat and adjust his shoulder straps, I would "slip" and tickle his neck. That's all it would take and if I got anywhere near his neck he would start to giggle and squirm. We both had a fondness for magnets or "sticky things" as AJ called them. We would play with them making the forks and spoons move across the table. AJ added something very special to my life. He was a joy to be around and I honestly can say there wasn't a single time he didn't make my day in some way. I especially liked when he would call me "Wichard". I'll miss you little guy.
One more thing. As days, weeks, months and even years go by. Don't forget his loved ones. They miss him just as much as the first moment without him. Keep them in your thoughts because these wounds never really heal.