In memoriam of Victoreen Marina Hassan It is with a sense of sadness that I write about my loving wife Victoreen Marina Hassan. We got married on 8 October 1968 and spent a happy and peaceful life for almost 40 long years. She passed away peacefully on 25 August 2008 after a brief illness. Now, 11 years have passed and I am left alone. Victoreen was loving, caring, and was the only consolation and greatest blessing in my life. She placed gold on my finger and brought love like I’ve never known; she gave life to my children and when I needed hope and inspiration, she was always strong. The day I first held her and kissed her sweet face is precious. Those memories time cannot erase. Every step of the way, we walked together side by side. These special memories always bring a smile to my face. Victoreen walks beside me every day…unseen, unheard, and she is always by my side guiding me and protecting me, still loved, still missed, and very dear. In fact, that she is no longer with me is causing pain. Vicky, you are forever in my heart, never forgotten, and always treasured and cherished. On your last journey, it broke my heart to walk beside you on that fateful day and now you are walking beside me. All what I have are memories and a photo in a frame. In secret, I weep in silence; I cry as each lonely hour and day passes by. There is only one thought that eases the pain – that is when we will be together again. Of a wonderful wife I am proud was mine. You gave me years of happiness and then came sorrow and tears. You left me with beautiful memories I will treasure through the years. I pray for you in silence and I hold you close in my heart. You were an ever-loving wife and your memories will always be with me. You are not forgotten my love, nor will you ever be; as long as life and memory last, your soul will live with me. You were a wife in a million and I cannot understand why you had to go. Your loving smile, your gentle face, no one can fill your vacant space. You’re the wife I loved and I was proud to be your husband, and every day in a small way, I celebrate your life. Wherever Victoreen was, I was there for her, always beside her, and always near her as she was my one and only shining star. I walked beside her, loved and guided her…forever I was wherever she was until her untimely death. God’s fingers touched you and took your last breath, closed your eyes, and slipped away to the land of no more pain. God has you in his arms and I have you in my heart. For all you gave me through the years, your time, your love, your prayers, your patience, caring and sharing for these, and more. I still love you. Finally, thank you Victoreen for the wonderful and generous sacrifices you made for me, our children, and all the loving care and affection you showered upon us. I remember not what I did for you, but what I was for you and what you were to me. Thank you for loving me and being what you were. Darling Vicky, our special years will not return, when you were with me together but love within our hearts you will walk with me together. Till we meet again. Sadly missed by your loving husband, M. Kamil A. Hassan