It is with immense sadness I write this. My Dad, Larry Ramos passed away this evening. As you all know he had been ill for the past three years following his heart attack in 2011. What you don't know is he was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma last year (he wanted that diagnosis to be kept private while he was alive.) While his illnesses were trying at times, his passing was peaceful and he was surrounded by family.
I said, "Well Daddy, it looks like we're going to have to finish your bucket list, what it is you still want to do?"
He simply said, "Nothing honey, I've done it all."
Not many people can honestly say that but Daddy did and meant it. He had a wonderful life (got to go home and eat the biggest and best LauLau on the islands) and will forever be remembered and immortalized in his music.
At his retirement concert in February he asked my sister how he did and was happy when her response was, "You did great daddy!"
He said, "Good honey, cause that's how I always want you to remember me."
We will and hope you do too!
Thank you for all your love and support, it has meant so much to us. Daddy loved performing and genuinely loved connecting with fans.
Aloha,
The Ramos Family <3
PS. This picture was taken by Diane Tartaglia at Epcot Center in 2006. We were looking at photos on my computer one day he saw it and said, "That's how I want people to remember me."
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