Lynda you are always in my memories...miss you.. thank you for being a part of my life. The time was short but you opened the door to a friendship with your family and thru them I got to know you even more.

Mom, what the hell? I know tupac and biggie are cool but this prank has gone on long enough. You need to come home now! Haha jk you can stay with them if you want. I mean it's your birthday. Anyway all kidding aside I freaking miss you and I love you soooooooo damn much. I used to wish the pain would go away but today I am grateful for it as it is a testament to how incredible you are. Wish we could have a laphroig together and sing some Buckley into the wee hours of the night! Love you always,

Steve-o

OK...truth be told, Maryann and I now "get it" and understand a bit more of the lessons Lynda taught us. And we are stronger because of that. But Lynda, don't think you'll be seeing either of us in the near future. We are doing great; I would guess we have at least 10% of eternity to hang around down here with our families. Love, Brother, Bill

Lynda,
When I see your pictures on "the book", I can still hear your voice and remember the time we shared and the bond we forged through YS/MS. Your positive attitude is something I still carry with me every day. I have so much to be thankful for and remember every day how quickly it can be taken away. Your passing has served as a life lesson for me and its something I take with me everywhere. Live every day as if you have finite time on this earth. Be strong and be thankful so that others may be influenced by your strength and gratitude. We miss you. Say 'hi" to Alan for me. YS/MS. - Erik

Manna! I miss you! Your love of animals, your artwork, your ability to put me at ease, your giant heart. Thanks for opening your house to so many of us, and thanks for all the love.

Every time anyone mentions Kraft or Engineering I think of Walt and the sparkle in his eyes reflecting the sparkle in , as he called you "Linnie's" eyes.

You may be missing a family member, but what a treasure to remember

Don, you are a sweetheart! Lynnie did have a zest for life and a twinkle in her eyes!.....live it full she would say and she did!....love, Walt

Tonight I raise a glass of scotch to you and yours, Lyndar.

We talk about our dear friend often--we say "Lyn would have liked this"--when we come upon something that she would have enjoyed. St. Augustine has many "Lyn" places and experiences so she is here with us.  xo David, Erika, Erin

Hi Lyn, missing you today. I desperately need someone to be nutty with. Still haven't mastered Photoshop like you did. I need your encouragement for that and for lots of other things too. Bless you, dear girl.

It was too hard before, but it's high time I let you know how much you meant to me. I think about you a lot. You and your family opened up your home and your hearts to so many of us kids over the years. I saw how you savored life and lived with joy and laughter. I miss your laugh. Thank you for the great memories, Lynda. I know you and the Vitals will be part of my heart always.

Happy Birthday Lyn. I have your picture pinned above my desk. Think of you often.

It's springtime and Lily's fur is blowing all over the place for the birds to use. Wish we had the chance to create that little children's book together....

I took a sewing class in order to honor you last night and as I walked in to the ultra hipster, mod little D.I.Y. place with nag champa burning and candles burning in front of all the sewing machines a version of Hallelujah started playing. I immediately smiled and then laughed and asked the girl owner if I could tell her why. I told her I knew you put the song on so I would know you were in there reminding me how I never listened to you to slow down everytime you tried to teach me how to sew when I was little, 4th grade, 6th and again in 10th. All upon my request, I might add. I never had your eye, your patience or your ability to know that with a little extra time projects don't turn into disasters. "Slow down, Lizzy!" You'd always say. Well, mom..I'm not a great sewer, but because you put on our family song I actually did slow my typical Liz roll a bit and tried to emulate you. I learned a lot, my project turned out quite cute and guess what else, Lynnie? I now know why you always refused to make my prom dresses out of jersey fabric. It's a knit and your old sewing machine lacks the pressure wheel!! Well, why didn't you just say so in the first place back then, you silly girl?! Oh, right you probably did, but I was probably just going too fast too listen.

TO MANY PROJECTS IN YOUR HONOR, MANNA.
Oh, and of course we went to the beach today. I always see you there.
I LOVE YOU AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABE.

Talked to the kids today on your 62nd Bday! We miss you so much. The love for you spills over to everything we do. Now the road takes me to Jax. Hold my hand as we journey on in this life together to new places. Your guidance is so appreciated! You will be with me forever....love, your old boyfriend

Your love continues....Happy Birthday Sister!

The ocean here in Manhattan Beach is loud today. Perhaps it is you calling or perhaps it is your power, reminding me of mine. Frankie and Amber just drifted off, their bones looking like tiny seashells, their dust disappearing like yours did, as the water took them into it's body.

I remember the cloud that moved in the ocean when Dad released your remains, knee deep he was in your new home.
You, who I once lived inside, turned into an oceanic cloud, a ghost of the sea and then, like an apparition, you were gone.

The sun peeks through the clouds today and shines ideallicaly on the happy, peaceful surfers. I'm glad the sun is out today it reminds me of you, your smiling face, your endless laughter and reminds me that I too can shine on, no matter how hard. This life is a cruel one, but worth smiling during.

Two years later is nothing when I will never sop holding you until the end of eternity. As the ocean did you, like the sea around a shore, as Cat Stevens so quaintly put it. One year. Then two. I'll see you someday again-I just know it. I love you mom.

Sending out love for Lyn and one of my favorite familys' on the entire planet, The Vitals. You're good eggs, all of you. Have a wonderful holiday! Miss you my Scotch Buddy...

It has been 2 years and 7,420 views on this website. 7,420!! Lyn, you would probably scoff at how we are all still carrying on about you, but you truly made a mark on this world. I will love and miss you forever!

You remain a beacon of light that will always burn. Love you forever

How often do we say "Lyn would have liked that" or "I could see Lyn doing that?" Many times. We all miss you. Erika, David and Erin

Lyndar! Ya' gave me my first good glass of scotch. We shared stories and stayed up late. There was a fire and family and friends, snow covering Blueberry Hill. All felt safe and warm and giddy...in no small part because of you.

I still have the invitation Lynn's celebration of life in my kitchen. I see it everyday and think of her. I decorated the Christmas tree the other day with the kids and thought of Lynn and how she would always send the best Christmas tree ornaments to Eilis (her godchild). Eilis and Mairead have continued that tradition with Kestrin and Rhyan (their godchildren) and it always makes the littlest moments that much more special. It is the little things that make us think of Lynn, not just today. She is forever in our hearts and we love you all so very much.

I miss my gal so much! 2yrs doesn't make it any better! So be it, love you and miss you dearly....your Walt

Glad to know that people are still coming to touch base for and about mom after nearly two years of her departing our physical world. I recently had the courage to put on her slideshow and watched it two times in a row, feeling good to cry and communicate with her. I don't do it often enough, but am working on that. As our family welcomes a beautiful new member, my dad's fiancé, Pam, it is important to keep mom's memory so close. The more love we remember from the past, the stronger and closer we can all become for our big, gorgeous future. Love you all and love you forever mom.

I'm in bed, and I was on FB and saw Mr.V post some
Awesome stuff. And I just wanted to say hi, and that I love you. I miss you, and that I can still picture you perfectly in my mind! (Which is amazing cause that place is a disaster! LOL!) I miss the times
Cuddled up with the dogs by the heat of the fire, or when you would welcome me home, It meant so much! I Love U!

I grew up with your mother in Framingham, MA and we were childhood friends through High School until my family moved to FL. I am so sorry for your loss in 2011. When my daughter was born in 1976, your mother made my daughter a beautiful dress and matching bonnet. I still have here with me. I live in Denver now near my daughter, retired. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

My Lynnie, Every day is a struggle.The sun is starting to shine, almost warm, yet always windy, her on Cape Cod. More grey days than bright, as usual in my mind it is much the same. I can't seem to find the light without you. I've weathered many storms, inside and out,this being the hardest.Now I walk alone without you. I will
do it though.I do have a lot of help. (contined)

(continued from the last one)My love for you is adoring, ever-lasting, complete and forever......Your sister, Mary Ann

Well, you old coot, 61 and you still look awesome! Forever young in my mind though. We had a blast on your B-day, so much fun and you were with us.Everyone was in good spirits and the beat goes on....I love you so.........Watch over us and guide us well, my angel

Happy Birthday Lyn, you will always be missed and forever be loved.

Happy Birthday Mana,
  I miss you a lot and still think of you everyday. We are doing all right. Crystal and I tell the boys about you all the time. They are going to know you very well. I love you so much Mom.

We remember you today because you share a special day with Erin--it's her birthday. We miss your spirit and take comfort in the memories you left all of us with through Liz, Patrick, Steve, Walt, and all your creative endeavors. We raise a glass to the Squirrel Lady.

Linda was visited this morning at church: Me, David, Lucinda and Mom. I am sure Linda got a good look at Dave and I trying to copy all the grey hairs... wait a minute, we ARE grey hairs. It was a special time for sure. And on Monday we went to Craigville for a picnic visit; it was chilly and drove us up behind the plywood - thanks, Linda!!! Love, Bill

Happy Birthday, Lynnie!! We love you always and forever. You smile shines down on all of us today. Love always, Breda

I have the honor of caring for Linda's pets for time to time and every now and then I will here her gentle voice say "Hello" as if she were right there in the room...It is her African Grey's voice and hopefully he will never forget that lovely hello! Happy Birthday Linda, you gave the world 3 beautiful gifts that keep on giving...your children.

Happy birthday Mom,
I'm sitting on the porch having a few in your honor. I miss you more than words can describe so I won't attempt to in this tribute. Tonight will be a blast and I know if you were here we would outlast them all as usual! Love you Mom! Not the same without you!

I was heading off to UMASS, a new adventure in 1972, and asked Lyn to "Paint me a picture" to hang on my wall. It hangs on my wall to this day.   
Love you dear.

"...Greve not, nor speak of me with tears, but laugh and talk of me as i were beside you... I loved you so... Twas heaven here with you." You originally gave me this quote when our beloved Cabal passed away. 
I miss you alot mom and still think of you everyday. I hope that never stops. Take care of Kenya and give her a big snuggle for me.

I was so sorry to hear of Lyn's passing. My heartfelt condolences to walt, Patrick, Elizabeth, and Steve. My son Chris has great memories of time spent with Patrick and the reat of the Vital family. He loved going to the big house you lived in near the footbridge in Mason City. Our prayers are with all of you.

``And how did little Tim behave?'' asked Mrs Cratchit.
``As good as gold,'' said Bob, ``and better. … He told me, coming home, that he hoped the people saw him in the church, because he was a cripple, and it might be pleasant to them to remember upon Christmas Day, who made lame beggars walk, and blind men see.'" "... God Bless Us, Every One! " - Dickens

What has come into being in him was life, life that was the light of men;and light shines in darkness, and darkness could not overpower it.The Word was the real light that gives light to everyone; he was coming into the world. -John 1: 4-5 ,9. Thinking of Lynda, her life that was a gift and the gift of light she bestowed this year beyond her life. And still, miracles happen.

Phil, hopefully her light shines in you this Christmas and you find peace and happiness! I am full of her grace and enter the new year with excitement and courage spurred on by her spirit!........love, Walt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8A52V1NxrU

Susan Greenbaum 'This Life'.

"Long gone the vibrations remain"! A quote by my roommate @ General Motors Institute, who sent it for a wedding gift, on one of our favorite LP's, "Never the Circle Be Unbroken" by the Nitty Dirt Band and Friends feels very appropriate!........... A year has gone by and your presence burns bright within this boy!.....love, Walt

The last month has been tumultuous and hard. I have thought of the five of you so much lately, the journey that you have all taken. I looked through the pictures last night of little Franky and he is so beautiful. He has such an incredible, warm family and a special angel in heaven to teach him the beautiful things in life. I love you, Lyn, and miss you. XOXO

We received our first Christmas card last week and it was always Lyn who, over the years, sent us our first card. We all miss her and think of her often. All our love to each and every one of you.

What a loving memorial last summer, Linda was an amazing person. I think one of the things I loved about her were all her freckles! I hope she is keeping my Nan in line and watching over my Bill Sweet. Big HUGS. It is always hard for those of us left behind.

Dear Mrs. V,
 Thanks for spending the morning with me. It is comforting as I write this that I feel your spirit and am reminded of how many wonderful gifts your soul brought to my life. Your family, which has bestowed so many beautiful memories, as well as the art which is present in the everyday life of my son and I. I love and miss you -Muck

I have found from my own experience in losing my wife that it is random when those memories pop up. As the years pass they becaome less heart wrenching like this, and more of a warmth that makes your day a little bit better. She is still working her wonders and bringing people together. I made a great new golf buddy in Manny Vital! Happy holidays to all!

... the eyes of an artist. What a lucky person. A child? A mother? A
father? Someone will see this morning after years of darkness? Maybe that person will be looking at VA Beach today and Walt will walk by? Will Walt know; the puppies will......