Louie, you will never know how much I miss you - you were always there for me and I could really use your help now! Please take care of my beautiful sons - your God son Michael and my Lenny.  I'll always love you Louie you were the brother I never had.                                                                                                                                               HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN DEAR FRIEND  

Oorah Motivator

We all gathered to share our parents, and grandparents, anniversary at Logan's Steakhouse.  

Christmas Eve 2011
Give me a little kiss :*
I love you Pa...  

Hailey J
Graduating from Preschool with
grandma and pa to share the day.
Like so many things, they tried to always be there.
Their love and pride was felt by all of their family.   

Boot Camp Graduation

"Pa, I want to be a Marine, like you were"

I think this boy made this man more proud than words could ever say.  You can see the pride in his face.  <3


USMC - Semper Fi - oorah      

Gimme 5!
I remember this day like it was yesterday...even though it was quite some time ago.  We met at Denny's for breakfast.  The kids all love Grandma & Pa so much...  

I have a feeling, just like in this picture, he will always be looking over our shoulders and watching our for each and ever one of us.  Especially these little ones. ;)

They are always there to support and show they care. 
This is when Anthony received a Distinguished Service Award from the OCFD.  Mom and Dad were right there to show their support and how proud they were of him.   

Dad's USMC Picture 
from when he joined.


OOHRAH!      
  

Taken on a cruise the LaPorto family took together in 2006

He always said, "Once a Marine, Always a Marine"  He was so proud of AJ and would love putting AJ's cover on his head whenever he had an opportunity to!


SEMPER FI!  

Here they are with MOST of the grandchildren...(only one missing is AJ)
 
Look how happy they both are when surrounded by the kids! :)
So much love in that room right there!!