Book of Memories for Michael P. Forte Sr.

Condolence From Cheryl D.

Mon, 12 Sep 2016 16:36:04 EDT

My condolences to the family for your loss. May the God of all comfort give peace to each of you as we await the day when Jesus calls for those in the memorial tombs to come out. (2 Corinthians 1:3,4; John 5:28,29)

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Fri, 09 Sep 2016 17:16:38 EDT

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Fri, 09 Sep 2016 17:15:33 EDT

Jackie's wedding

Condolence From Patricia and Barry Brandt

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:50:21 EDT

Hugs to all our family members now mourning the passing of Uncle Mike. May the wonderful memories of such a great husband, father and uncle sustain us all in the years to come. Our love to every one of you across the miles.

Story shared: Prayer popularized by Irish monk to in Tallow, County Waterford

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 16:38:16 EDT

";Death is Nothing at All" by Henry Scott Holland I have only slipped away to the next room. I am I and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, That, we still are. Call me by my old familiar name. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me. Pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that is always was. Let it be spoken without effect. Without the trace of a shadow on it. Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same that it ever was. There is absolute unbroken continuity. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you. For an interval. Somewhere. Very near. Just around the corner. All is well. Nothing is past; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before only better, infinitely happier and forever we will all be one together with Christ. Love you always

Story shared: Natick Veterans Oral history Project

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 13:07:01 EDT

If you go to this website you will see a 40 minute interview where dad speaks about his service.

http://natickvets.org/interview.php?vetid=303

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Wed, 07 Sep 2016 12:59:55 EDT

Condolence From Steve Howard

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 10:26:33 EDT

Our deepest condolences for Mike ,David ,John and family .Very sorry for your loss of your Dad. Having gone through this for all my grandparents and parents I can identify with what you are feel .I consider myself lucky to have met your Dad at Mikes shop.He was a classy guy. I enjoyed listening to his oral history given to the Natick Morse library. Time will ease your grief and his memories will comfort you.God bless your family and may he ease your pain. Sincerely,Stephen and Jinnette Howard.

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Wed, 07 Sep 2016 03:09:27 EDT

Story shared: Dinner at Worms, Germany

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 01:58:16 EDT

I will always remember years ago while I was stationed in Baumholder Germany receiving a phone call from Colonel Forte asking me if I was available to go to dinner that evening. The Army Captain I worked for answered the phone and was being difficult until Uncle Mike identified himself as "Colonel". I drove to Worms that evening and had a very nice dinner with Uncle Mike. It was a most pleasant surprise.

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Tue, 06 Sep 2016 05:23:16 EDT