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Rosemarie DeCenzo |
When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me,
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today,
While thinking of the many things,
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name,
And took me by the hand,
And said my place was ready,
In heaven far above,
And that I'd have to leave behind
All those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
A tear fell from my eye,
For all my life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
So much yet to do,
It seemed almost impossible,
That I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
The good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
And all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
Just even for awhile,
I'd say good-bye and kiss you
And maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
That this could never be
For emptiness and memories,
Would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
My heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked
through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
From His great golden throne,
He said "This is eternity,
And all I've promised you."
Today for life on earth is past,
But here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
But today will always last,
And since each day's the same way
There's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful,
So trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
You knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
And now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
And share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
Don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.
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Anonymous |
I remember at camp during one of my earlier years when the oldest
campers put on the play "Bye Bye Birdie." Todd was cast as the lead heart throb that year, and no one deserved it more. Although the play was not the
greatest the Sunset Lake theatre delivered in it's history, with most actors
and actresses looking to Sandy for help on their lines, Todd made the whole production worthwhile. Watching him dance around the stage singing in that
bright golden spandex suit was enough to keep even the youngest campers
entertaine. Todd was an amazing person, which was obvious to me from the beginning of the short period of time I knew him. His laughter and smile and
humor lit up even the bleakest of days, and I know he will be greatly
missed. Rest in peace Todd, we all love you.
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Matt Clayman |
When i remember todd, i cant help but be reminded of all the fun that he was.
I can not remember one time when i was with him that i didnt have fun. I remember one day, on the field for a color war ultimate frisbee game at Camp
Tel Noar, it was probably about 95 degrees, and noone wanted to play. After about 10 campers from bunk 4 (which my bunk was at the time) begged for him
to not make us play, he finally gave in, but with one stipulation; we were to
have a freestyle contest to see who would win the color war event. At this
point, noone even cared who won, we just wanted water. Todd called steve hoffman over, who could make just about any beat with his mouth, and there,
in the middle of a half organized ultimate frisbee game in the middle of a jewish camp, turned his hat backwards, sagged his pants, and danced around
rapping about absolutely nothing. If anyone else did this, they would have been laughed at, but the way that todd did it was one of the funniest things
i had ever seen. The whole frisbee game stopped as if the frisbee had froze in the air, and wouldnt come down until todd was done with the show,
everyone turned towards todd and steve, watcheing in amazement as the 2 jewish
counselors rapped. Todd always had a way to him that would make the most pointless activities worth while. Another time i
remember was the counselor talent show. Todd and jeff frost came up with the idea to dress todd up in a
cowboy-like costume, and have frost wear a dress. They danced around on stage, while the
whole camp, amazed with what we were seeing, became silent. Todd and jeff put on one of the funniest skits i have ever seen at
camp. This past summer at camp, when we were told that todd was sick again, it brought
the CTN family much closer together. Only todd could help make a family of over 300 campers, who thought they were as close to eachother as possible,
become much closer than ever imagineable. I know that todd is still living in
everyones hearts, and running through everyones minds with his infamous smile, while also looking down on us all, living out the rest of his life,
piece by piece, through everyone who he knew, and loved. REST IN PEACE TODD.
ONLY THE GOOD DIE YOUNG.
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Anonymous |
Everytime I think of Todd I will always remember his big hugs that he would give me
when he saw me around camp, and that amazing smile of his. He always made me laugh
and always brightened my day with that smile, that I will never forgot. One memory
about Todd that I will never forget is a talent show at camp. Todd dressed up in
fuzzy red pants and wearing no shirt, waxed his body down and performed with Jeff,
who I should mention, was dressed in a bikini. Together, they lipsang and acted out
"A Whole New World" from Aladdin. I have to say, Todd the good looking guy he was,
looked hot with his body waxed down and I don't think that there was one girl that
night that didn't tell Amy how lucky she was to have such a good looking brother.
Although performing in what others would think embarrasing way, he seemed to be
having the time of his life. He loved to make everyone else laugh with his sense of
humor, and helped so many people enjoy camp that much more. Todd you will truly be
missed at camp and everywhere else, by everyone that you truly touched. You will
always have a place in my heart. Rest In Peace.
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Jen |
I can remember Todd from when I was a freshman. He was in my spanish class
w/ Mrs. Perry. Him and Buck always asked me how to do the homework. Todd sat
right next to me. He would always find a way to get the answers off my
Spanish exam..and it was ok with me..I really didn't care. But, he always
got the same grade as me. He would copy my Spanish homework the day that it
was due and hand it in like he did the whole thing by himself...lol. I
remember Class Day 2001. I remember seeing him wear those 2001 glasses. He
was such a goof. I remember seeing a smile across his face. It is one smile
I will never forget. The day he graudated was the happeist day of his life.
I'll never forget Todd for as long as I live. I loved that kid. We might not
have been "friends" but he is one soilder I'll never forget. I
love you and miss you Todd. R.I.P buddy!
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Carrie Bresnick |
"When loved ones die, you have to live on their behalf. See things as though with
their eyes. Remember how they used to say things, and use those words oneself. Be
thankful that you can do things that they cannot...and also feel the sadness of
it..."
- Corelli's Mandolin by Louis de Bernieres
Through the 9 years that I knew him, Todd and I had a really special friendship. We
didn't always have to use words, I feel like it was always just understood. He was
the eptiome of CTN in a lot of respects- always involved, always looking to spice
anything up at all costs. On our white water rafting trip in 10th grade, he thought
it was hysterical to almost tip the boat over (over and over and over again) just to
make the females scream. He was absolutely magnetic, and i saw that not only at
camp, but at UMASS too. People were always in his room, and he was always laughing
or chilling with his mischevious grin, quick to come up with off color remarks to
catch everyone off guard, always the center of attention...but never in an obnoxious
way. I'll always remember him in his joker hat from when we were 13 or 14. It was so
nice to have him at school these past two years. He wasn't just a summer friend, now
I could just walk down a flight and say hi, and i could expect a visit from him
every once in a while. Toddy Treats had any kind of candy you could possibly
need.... A few of my friends from school said this to me recently, and it's so true
"I didn't know Todd very well, but I consider him a friend." He honestly made an
impact on everyone he met, whether he knew them for years, or moments. I feel lucky
to have grown up with him, and especially lucky to have been at school with him
these past 2 years. As awful as this is, and as sad as we all are, we just really
have to keep in mind exactly what Todd's legacy was. Everything counts guys-
everyday, every person. CTN...i love you forever. Todd will always be with us...we
just gotta keep in mind that we can get through whatever comes our way. If he could
get through his fight with a smile, the rest of us can handle ANYTHING. I wish you
were here snoop toddy....
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Anonymous |
For all the things I could say about such a bright spirit, I'll leave you all with this. For Todd: "some birds aren't meant to be caged; their feathers are just too bright. And when they fly away the part of you that knows it was a sin to lock them up does rejoice, but still the place you live in is that much more drab and empty that they're
gone."
-Shawshank Redemption
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Anonymous |
I think one of the funniest story that Todd would tell would be the way that he came to have an earring in the upper cartilage of his ear. He says that he was at the mall, with no intention of piercing anything, when he sees two cute girls peering into a shop window. He walks by and sees that they are looking at a guy getting his ear pierced in the same place. They are saying "oh that looks so good" and "oh that is hot." So Todd tells it that he walks into the store and yells "sign me up to get one of those things." Writing this now I see that it wasn't the so much the story itslef that was funny, but Todd's delivery of it. He had the gift to make even the most basic story hilarious and captivating. Few people could hold attention like Todd.
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Anonymous |
The 00' summer at Camp Tel Noar might have been the worst of my life. For numerous reasons, i simply was having a horrible summer. One night, i began to throw up in the nurses office. I felt worse than i had in a long time, and i couldnt even gather up the strength to go into the back room. Being late at night, the infirmary was virtually empty. Who should walk in, at 11 oclock, but Todd. He stayed there with me--talking me through it, making me me forget my pain and allowing me to laugh for a while. He was good at that. No matter how hard it got, he told me to keep having a positive outlook on it, that id feel better soon. At around 12, the medication began to kick in, and Todd resolved to take me back to my bunk. i wasnt his camper, so i wasnt his responsibility, but he insisted on taking me anyway. He nearly carried me back to my bunk, with a smile on his face, desperately trying to keep a smile on mine. I thanked Todd for that night, for watching over me, but at the time, to me, it just seemed like the type of thign that Todd always did.
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Anonymous |
Todd is definately the most amazing person that I have and will ever meet. No one could ever compare to Todd, his personality was like no other and if you were in todd's presence, there was no way you could help but smile. Todd was full of life and happiness and hope. I will always remember the times I spent in awe of him at camp. Just watching him his JC year as councelor gave me goose bumps, I don't think that camp has ever seen such a fun loving, all around great councelor. He gave those kids 110% and that's special. Todd gave everything his all and will definately never be forgotten. I truely am a better person because I was friends with Todd. He Todd me more than I knew at the time, but those lessons are something I will keep with me forever. I hope that someday i make a life long impression on someones life...just as Todd did on my life. Todd-thanks for being you. I will love and remember you forever. Rest In Peace.
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