Remembering the Moments of my Father

An Interview of what my mother (Deborah) remembers about her husband, and me getting to know more about my father (Derek Smith the first) as he has passed on from this life, due to the illness of ALS.

Interview

Me and my mom talked about my grandpa

Grandma’s story

My grandma talks bout her dad and how he made her happy.

Grandpa Jim

I asked my step-grandpa about his life so that I can learn from his mistakes and successes.

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Katrina Thomas, Arthurine Harris, and Francine Strain-Jones

Katrina Thomas (33), Arthurine Harris (37), and Francine Strain-Jones (58) sit down to remember their beloved son, nephew, and grandson respectively. The trio shares fond memories of LaFrance and think about what lasting impact he will have on his family...

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Seph Itz and Erica David

Friends Seph Itz [no age given] and Erica David [no age given] share a conversation remembering their late friend Gregory Nelson.

Interview with Aunt Kim

Today my aunt Kim and I will talk about the values of life and the importance of being heard by those around us

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Eric Sawyer and Lee Smith

Eric Sawyer (67) speaks with his friend Lee Smith (34) about his relationship to Fire Island particularly during the AIDS epidemic. Eric shares about his activism with ACT UP and Housing Works to raise awareness and care for those who...

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Ola Prejean and Ruth Foote

Friends Ola Prejean [no age given] and Ruth Foote [no age given] discuss the work of remembering those who were lynched in Lafayette Parish through the Community Remembrance Project, a partnership between Move the Mindset in Lafayette and the Equal...

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Katie Riess and John Michael Riess

Siblings Katie Riess (21) and John Michael Riess (19) share a conversation remembering their mother. They talk about how her legacy shaped them as people and also about their relationship with one another and their family.

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Laurel Evans Galli and Patricia Evans Thomas

Sisters Laurel "Lark" Evans Galli (64) and Patricia "Pat" Evans Thomas (60) come together to remember, honor, and talk about the legacy and life of their mother, Vella Sidney Neil Evans.

Jehan Elshayeb and Ibrahim Rizk

I spoke with my mother about how much she means to me. She shared a few of her happiest memories and gave me some advice. She expressed how excited and fearful she was of my going to university next year.

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Scott Cesare, Terri Davis, and Maureen Hartnett

Long-time friends Scott Cesare (51), Maureen Hartnett (50), and Terri Davis (46) remember their friend Terry Sue Sweatt (May 31, 1970 - October 25, 2017), who passed away after battling cancer. They reflect on how they each met her, their...

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J. Brian Weller and Sarah Padgett

Sarah Padgett (25) interviews her great uncle J. Brian Weller (86) about his childhood, the relationships that have shaped him, and his hopes for the future of their family. Throughout their conversation, they remember Richard Sanderson White, who was J....

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Lupe Espinoza, Diego Espinoza, and Suzanne Thompson

Lupe Espinoza (59) and her grandson/adoptive son Diego Espinoza (14) remember and memorialize Diego's mother Angela, who passed away almost three years ago. Diego and Lupe also share memories of their lives and childhoods.

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Kathleen Esserman and Lauren Moriarty

Kathleen Esserman (36) shares anecdotes and interviews her mother Lauren Moriarty (67) about Lauren's father, David Merritt Peters, who was a Green Beret with an extensive and accomplished military and civilian life.

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Rebecca DeLecuona and Lillie DeLecuona

Rebecca DeLecuona (64) and her daughter Lillie DeLecuona (24) come in to remember their late husband and father, Juan Manuel DeLecuona. They share stories of Juan's childhood in Cuba and his career as a doctor and talk about how they...

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Marty Shannon and Patty Clark

Sisters Marty Shannon (65) and Patty Clark (77) share memories about their brother, Chuck, who recently passed away from cancer. They remember him as someone who was always willing to see the good in others and never passed judgement. Chuck...

Elena Sabates Interview

In this interview I ask my older sister about her childhood and her grandparents. She also gives advice for her younger self and talks more about her life.

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Dominique Watts and Brandon Watts

Dominique Watts (42) talks with her husband, Brandon Watts (40), about the recent loss of her dad. Dominique shares stories about her dad, reflects on who he was and how he'd like to be remembered, and shares about her grief...

Kailey Bean and her dad, Scott, talk about Kailey’s grandma, and what life has been like since her passing.

I'm this interview, in November 2018, Kailey Bean(17) interviews her dad Scott Bean(52) about her deceased grandmother, Shirley. They talk about what life was like when her grandmother was alive, and how life has changed since her passing. Scott talks...

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Edmund Harris and Eunice Cho

Eunice Cho (33) shares a conversation with her friend, Edmund Harris (56), remembering Edmund’s late wife, Kim.

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Sarah Nelson and Harland Nelson

Sarah Nelson (58) and her father Harland Nelson (94) remember Corinne, Sarah's mother and Harland's wife, on the day that would have been her 97th birthday.