Robert's friend, Jenine Mayring, is running the Dublin Maraton on 10/31/05 in Robert's honor and money raised will be donated to the AIDS Project-Los Angeles. Below is an email from her on 5/17/05 with more info:

just wanted to let you know that i am running another marathon in honor of your brother robert. this time it is the 2005 dublin marathon on october 31, and the money that is raised benefits aids project los angeles. (la has the second largest population in the country living with aids.)

in any case, i need to raise a minimum of $3,700 in order to participate, so if you know of anyone interested in sponsoring me would you please forward this email?

the link to my donation page is:

http://www.aidsmarathon.com/participant.asp?runner=LA-1138&Year=2005&EventCode=DB05

thanks so much!

jenine mayring
www.mayring.com

Please come join us on Sunday 5/15/2005 for the AIDS Walk in Central Park in New York City. In case you have not already made plans to walk/contribute for another loved one or friend, please do so for Robert Sisco. A team has been set up by Robert's friend Larry Pick (the team is called ROCO in memory of Robert and another friend of Larry) with a team #9368. Some of the walkers and sponsors who have registered are Larry Pick, Kate Catinella, and James Messineo, myself (Frank Sisco - Robert's brother and Frank's daughter Kelly).

We are meeting at 9:00am across from the sign-in booth for ROCO (booths are alphabetical. You should enter the park at 59th and 5th Avenue and you will see the booths. Go to the booth that would include ROCO and we will be gathered across from it from about 8:30am. (Some of us will have white peak hats with Robert Sisco on the hats (from last year's walk). Cell phones are: Frank -1. 914.589.1013, Kelly - 1.914.589.6196, Larry -1. 646.299.6982.

There is a very comprehensive website at www.aidswalk.org. After selecting the New York City walk, you can register to walk and/or give a contribution under a participant's name (e.g. Frank Sisco) or under our team (ROCO , #9368) or on your own. If you don't have time to do any of this (especially because it is late), please just show up at 8:30am and I will write down your name and your contribution (cash or checks made payable to AIDS Walk New York or simply "AWNY"). Any contribution is much appreciated (e.g. $25 or even $10). I will then mail in the donations as I did for many donations last year.

Info from www.aidswalk.org

Rain Or Shine!

Join a crowd of 45,000 for the world’s largest AIDS fundraiser!

The 10-kilometer (6.2 miles) AIDS Walk begins and ends in Central Park. Walk with your friends, family and co-workers to raise urgently needed funds and send the message that the AIDS crisis is not over and that you are changing the course of the epidemic.

Agenda

8:30 AM - Sign In Open, 9:15 AM - Opening Ceremony, 10:00 AM - Walk Begins

For Directions, see www.aidswalk.org

For AWNY's Celebrity Lineup (including photos) copy the below link into your browser:

http://www.aidswalk.net/newyork/event/entertainment.html

Celebrities include:

Note regarding interpreter for deaf (This is a copy of email from Rick Rubin)

Hi Frank. Thanks for this info. Just to let you know, if any Deaf folks in the group are going to watch the opening ceremonies, I'll be interpreting on the stage. I think I'm the only interpreter this year (we used to have an interpreter on each side of the stage). I'll try to stand on stage right (the left side from the audience perspective). Sorry I wont be walking with you, but it will be great to see you all. Enjoy! Rick Rubin

1a. Happy Birthday Robert, Saturday March 12th, 2005, when you are 53 years old.

Here is what appeared in the Journal News (in Westchester and Rockland counties) on Saturday 3/12/2005.

Happy Birthday to Our Beloved Robert Sisco.We know you love birthdays. We miss you, we love you, and we wish you well in Heaven. Love Mom, Dad and family.

1b. On the first year anniversary in Heaven (1/19/2005), here is what appeared in the Journal News (in Westchester and Rockland counties) on Sunday 1/16/2005.

Dear Robert, This past year has been very painful, since you passed away. Every day is filled with missing you so very much.  Your smile, your caring way, your wonderful love of life and people, your gentle touch, We know you are in heaven and in peace with the Lord, which provides us some comfort.  Someday we will see you again and that keeps us going.  Until then, we take hope in the fact that you are our Angel walking by our side, With all our love, Mom, Dad, brother Frank, Lorrie, Kelly, your cousins, aunts and uncles, and all the family and friends.

1c. Robert's family expresses thanks on 1/16/2005.

Robert's mother, brother and niece planted a rose bush at the grave site. It will flower during Spring and Summer. The Lord's Prayer was said aloud.

At the Nyack Public Library, there were readings in Robert's memory. Frank read his poem called "My Brother Robert 'Is' and Kelly read her essay called "Loss of Innocence. Click here for her essay and a 6-minute video clip. (You need a fast connection to view the video).

1d. Think about Robert and pray for him. Review info on this website as a way to connect and reflect. (e.g. info about the successful AIDS Walk - New York on 5/16/2004 is in the "Writings" section Click here for more info; new emails and photos are periodically added)

2. Send us photos, writings, videos, recollections or additional info about what is on the site. Email to Robert's brother Frank Sisco at ideasmoney@aol.com. (Or mail, phone or fax. See contact info.)

3. Donate a tree in Robert's memory to be planted in the Internatial AIDS Memorial Forest in Israel, a wonderful idea of Robert's great friend, Roy Doliner. Click here for more info.

4. Spread the word . Spreading the word about this site with people you know who knew Robert.

5. Write an essay or just a short recollection of an event you shared with Robert and email us.

6. Consider supporting the New York League for Hard of Hearing, in which Robert participated since he was 2 years old. Check out the League's website at lhh.org. You can make a contribution in memory of Robert.

There was a beatiful mass in honor of the people who died this past year who were members or relatives of members of Holy Family Church in New Rochelle, NY. About 200 people attended. At the mass, the deceased individuals' names were called, and relatives or friends who wished went to the front of the church, received a candle and had it lit by the priest, Monsignor Berardi, and placed the candle in the tray of sand along with the others. There were prayers, readings from the Bible, and music and songs, with the congregation singing. Attending for Robert were his mother (Eleanor), father (Frank Sr.), brother (Frank Jr.) and Frank's wife (Lorrie) and daughter (Kelly). At a reception following the mass, attendants shared fond memories and gave support to one another.

Here is one of the readings (from the Book of Wisdom 3: 1 - 9)

Kat and Collie celebrated their recent marriage aboard the Cloud 9 Chartered Yacht in Flushing, New York, along with scores of family members and friends. The service was inspiring and loving, with several readings, written by Kat and Collie, various, loved ones, and the minister. During the readings, Kat and Collie mentioned those individuals who were very important in their lives, including Robert which was very touching. It was a beatiful sunny day and all had a wonderful time, and many of us felt Robert's spirit blowing in the wind.

About 150 people, mostly good friends, attended the magical service that was organized by Tanya Towers staff and residents, and friends, especially David Rosenberg, Kat Burland, and David Leigh. The Memorial Service was held in the Commmunity Room at Tanya Towers (613 East 13th Street, near Avenue B) on Thursday evening at 7pm on March 4th, 2004. Click here for more info. At a later date, the program of the event and excerpts from the Power Point presentation, and possibly some video clips, will be uploaded to this website.

Enjoy looking through the 6 archives of photos, objects and writings and the videos!