Earl and Shirley Cunningham Remembrance

♥ Please join me in celebrating the life's of Charles Earl and Shirley Cunningham. Make sure to see the new wide screen version I made on my other channel, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA_bAkZ1BLU

I was blessed with two very special people for parents, they were exceptional individuals. Quite a few of the pictures are from their home town and the surround area; some are from where I live now. Since the day they left us we have all been regularly visited by red birds; we now associated these lovely birds with them, which you will see in the video.

Dear Mom and Dad,

I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday and days before that too, I think of you in silence I often speak your name. All I have are memories and your pictures in a frame. Your memory is my keepsake with which I'll never part; God has you in His keeping and I have you in my heart.

Love,

Julie


They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, I don't know anyone who didn't think of Shirley Cunningham as striking both inside and out. She was the epitome of a woman; beautiful, kind and thoughtful, and would go out of her way to help you. When God created my father, he broke the mold. My father was a man among men. They were wonderful parents, loving grandparents, a supportive brother and sister, and a friend to all who knew them. They will be sadly missed and fondly remembered!

Shirley was a stay at home Mother and Earl was the Executive Vice President of Southern Shipbuilding Corps; well known in the marine recovery/salvage/building industry; and he built supply ships for the U.S. Navy during WWII at Higgins Shipyard. They were the beloved parents of three daughters, Patricia Taylor (Doherty), Pamela Miller, and Julie Cunningham. They were the mother and father-in-law of Bruce Wayne Miller and the sister and brother of Jewel Cunningham, in heart. They never considered themselves to be in-laws.

Earl was the brother of the late, John William, James Milton, Leon Whaley and J. Milton Cunningham, Irene Summerlin and Frances Magers. Shirley was the sister of Laverne Shinkel and the late Delores Shinkel Lang.

They were the grandparents of John Doherty, James Doherty, Apryl Stroud, Jeffrey Doherty, Staci Necaise, Wayne Miller, and Jason Miller; the great-grandparents of John Doherty, Noah Necaise, William Doherty, Addyson Necaise, Mathilde Doherty and Chloe Miller.

The song in the video is I miss you by Avril Lavigne. There is a sub-domain, at my site, in acknowledgment of my parents which can be viewed at http://www.louisianaleroux.com/thecunninghams/index.html

We miss you...

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[donny71954]

You do amazing work L. This is a great tribute.

Agape, donny

[LouisianaLeroux]

Thank you, it is easy with such wonderful subject matter... they were beyond believe.

Agape,

Leroux

[BB60376]

There is no doubt you loved your parents, they left such an impression on your heart. It can be seem within this loving video. 5 stars for your love for them.

[LouisianaLeroux]

I loved/love them with all my heart. Thank you for the comment. They were so very special and not just as my parents but also as caring, wonderful, loving people.

[Kathygirl1970]

The love you have for your parents is evident; absolutely beautiful.

[LouisianaLeroux]

Thank you, yes I love them with all that I am. They made me who I am and I am thankful and bless because of their love. Take care!

[stormspinner1]

Indeed, Louisiana, you were blessed. It shows in your tribute honoring your Mom and Daddy. Never gets easier when you lose your parents, does it? I'm still missing my Mom after 19 years, and Daddy passed away last year - how I miss them. 5/5 stars, beautiful video.

[birdsofawing]

This is beautiful, Thank you for helping me realize what could be missed by not sharing how I feel about my parents while I still can and how fleeting is the time we have with the ones we love. Someone recently found me and just from the short time we have shared of our past has brought back so many loving memories of my life. She is very beautiful and in a short time has touched my heart. Its amazing the way God brings people together. Her name (Apryl) brings flowers in the spring. Jeff

[deniselngbch]

How utterly beautiful!!!! I am in awe of your talents. I am crying knowing the symbolisms such as the red birds (cardinals) and such.... such a poigniant tribute sweetie...amazing!

[LouisianaLeroux]

You would have loved Mom, she was a friend to everyone. Yes, Dad was one in a million. *Smile*

Thank you for the comment, I am glad you like it. Take care baby.

[LouisianaLeroux]

Thank you for the comment. I havent heard from you in awhile and hope that you had a special birthday. I understand that it never gets easier. I am sorry for your loss, may God watch over you and help to bring you peace.

Take care and have a good day,

Leroux