I Don't Understand This

Today's In Memoriam from the New York Daily News

ARMADA-Margaret C. 15 years in Heaven. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you with all the love in my heart. Your grandsons, Joseph and Michael, can only smile when they remember your unconditional love for us. Rest In Peace, Momma. Norma

CASTELLANO-Marion. Dear Nana, we miss hearing your voice, seeing your smile and watching you dance with Papa. Love, Nicole and Joe.

CASTELLANO-Marion. Dear Mom, we love you and miss you. You are always with me. Love, John and Family.

CONDOLEO-Anthony 33rd Anniversary in Heaven. Always Missed and Always in Our Hearts. Love, Mom & Dad.

JACKSON-MURPHY-SMITH- Bernice. Passed away 03/01/03 peacefully at home in Flushing, Qns. Mom, you're missed everyday. We love you, your children, Donald, Teresa, Lorraine, Erica, grandchildren, family & friends.

LaBARCA-AnnaMarie. To my beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Happy 1st Anniversary in Heaven. You are missed by all. Until we meet again. Love, your husband, children, grandchildren, family and friends.

PELLOT-VERONICA Happy Birthday in Heaven. Always missing you. Love, Big Daddy.

VELEZ-VALLE-Antonio 1932-2008. Pop, we miss you every minute of every day. Happy birthday to our angel. We love you always. Your loving wife Luz, children grandchildren and family.

I'd like to ask why people put ads in the paper for their deceased loved ones to read. Is there a newsstand in Heaven where folks go to pick up the latest issue of the Daily News to check if their relatives still remember them?

Some are birthday wishes, some are happy anniversary in heaven wishes. If I were in the Great Beyond I don't think I'd want to be reminded that I've been dead for three years while the fam is still partying.