The following will be read this morning at the funeral mass:

“There are no words.”

Over the last few days these words were both spoken and written to us about how to take away the pain we must be feeling.  They came from as close as an inch from our ear, as far away as around the world and in 7 different languages.  There really are no words.  But there is action, even in just saying those words.  The outpour of love and support we have been shown by our family, friends, acquaintances and complete strangers has been incredible to say the least.

This outpouring is a testament of David’s, or DJ as I prefer to call him, actions.  He smiled constantly, and always brought a smile to our faces on the absolute worst of days.  He laughed incessantly, which always made us giggle.  He would run around playing and being happy, while I was out of breathe looking for a bench.  He loves his brothers and sister, his mothers and fathers, his aunts and uncles, his grandparents… he loves us unconditionally, and in doing so taught me to do the same.

So while it is true, there are no words to take away the pain… by taking away the pain that means you would be taking away the love and happiness he brought to our lives.  Knowing his love is worth the pain… and the love and support we have been shown by all of you through your actions is proof that his unconditional love for us and ours for him has not, nor will ever, stop.

I also need to thank Angelica, without whom loving and knowing him would have been impossible, and who raised him to be a loving man.

Thank you.