"Today was my mother's Birthday. She moved on from this life May 4th, 2004, just four days before my wedding. I didn't postpone the ceremony since it was something she looked forward too and I know she was with me anyway. I just want to express to everyone what they've missed by not knowing this most beautiful person, now gone from this earth. My mother was the most compassionate and loving person in the world and everyone who has ever met her would agree. She had a difficult life, but persevered through so many trials just to give her family and friends one more smile to enjoy. She was selfless and nurturing, sweet and funny, the best mom and friend anyone could ask for. Her name was Gloria and she will forever be missed and remembered because she touched every heart she met with a love that will forever live on through the goodwill these fortunate people have learned from her and can now show to others throughout life and existence. "