A family visited Oakwood Cemetery this week for a birthday toast on behalf of a deceased loved one.
In this week’s Photo of the Week, Patrani Chandler, of New Britain, Connecticut, was joined by Loran Alford and Annette Chandler, of Syracuse, to commemorate the birthday of Fabian Chandler, Patrani’s son, by raising a toast with Fabian’s favorite wine Monday.
Fabian died May 2, 2022 at age 42 and is buried next to relatives. Patrani said her son was her best friend. They did everything together and she feels his absence.
“Live every day like it’s your last and tell people you love them,” she said. “I know he’s with my mom, dad and brother now.”
MORE PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Photo gallery: A night of euphoria for Syracuse Democrats. A glum night for Republicans.
Democrats rode a blue wave to Election Night victories.
Photo gallery: Candidates break bread as votes roll in
Candidates and other politicians mingled with voters and rivals at Syracuse’s traditional Election Day Spaghetti Supper.
A HOME FOR MEDHAT
Once embraced as a student in Cazenovia, Gazan teenager turned refugee Medhat al-Rubei searches for a new life in an unwelcoming world.
