Mary Radatovich, friend of Jack Pinto's family
Mary Radatovich, friend of Jack Pinto's family
As told to the New York Times.:
From the moment Jack arrived in this world, he commanded all the attention in a room. Who could ignore that beautiful energy, the sparkle in his eye, or that spirit that clearly said, "I am here and I am something special"?
As soon as Jack started to move it was, "Look out, world! Here I come!" there were moments that seemed so scary at the time yet now seem so mundane.
Visits to the emergency room after deciding to put his head into a bucket that had been filled with chlorine, breaking his arm — all moments that Tricia and Dean anticipated as the first of many because their son was truly "all boy."
From the time he could move, Jack wanted nothing more than to catch up with his big brother Ben. He was riding a scooter like a pro at 2 years old and then a two-wheeler shortly after.
He would get on Ben's nerves, as all little brothers do, but the truth is that he was a lot of fun to play with. He would have followed Ben anywhere. Now he will be with you, Ben, for the rest of your life. Think of him every time you catch a football, hit a baseball or hug your mom and dad. He was so proud that you were his big brother and I know that you will continue to live your life in a way that will make him proud.
Dean, Tricia and Ben, you are surrounded by love from all of your friends and your precious family. We will be right by your side through the dark days ahead. You have always been the ones who will help everyone else - this is the time for us to take care of you.
We love you so much and we all love Jack.
We cannot but feel the pain of losing him, but we will never forget the joy of loving him.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-20765244#TWEET456123
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children. They were little people to all who knew them. They had personalities, loves, likes, and desires just like the rest of us. What a tragic loss of life.
