On this day in 2020 I lost my wife Genevieve, or G as she was known. Her death was sudden and came at the young age of 46. We were married for 18 years and wonderfully close. G was a beautiful, caring woman, way out of my league but I am forever grateful we found each other. I always expected to die before G as she was 17 years younger than me, so it is particularly hard to be without her these last 6 years. After meeting in January 2002, we eloped to Las Vegas and were married on April 21, 2002, at the Precious Moments Chapel (not by Elvis, btw).
I started a Scholarship Fund for her at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, her alma mater, in Daytona Beach, FL. The scholarship supports 3 causes I know G was passionate about:
- Women in Aviation
- College of Aviation Fund for Excellence at the Daytona Beach Campus
- Protecting Animal Wellness Society (PAWS)
I also wrote a book, not about grief, but rather, about our life together – Short Stories About a Tall Woman – Remembering Genevieve, which can be bought at Amazon. All proceeds of the book go to her scholarship.
I love you G!
