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HERO…

“Someone who shows courage, compassion or selflessness by helping or protecting others, especially in difficult or dangerous situations”

The kids and I nominated the MTA PBA for the national roll call of heroes because that’s exactly what they are.

Saving lives doesn’t always involve a high speed chase or cuffing a perp. Sometimes saving lives looks like the hundreds of heroic things the MTA PBA has done since Frank’s death.

As we continue to do everything we can to break the stigma of mental health and mental health support, it’s important to share that when someone dies by suicide, everything they were battling within themselves gets passed down to the lives of their loved ones. The night Frank took his life, my whole sense of safety within my heart, my home and my world was completely shattered. My life as I knew it prior to February 23, 2025 ended on the North County Trail where Frank took his last breath.

From that horrific night right up to today, the MTA PBA has demonstrated compassion and selflessness that could never be matched. The commitment, courage and strength they’ve had to help us fight for every possible benefit has made an immeasurable difference in the lives of 8 children.

I love posting happy memories that I make with the kids but I never want to mislead anyone or portray a false reality of our life. We focus on the happy times. However, we continue to have plenty of sad times, lonely, overwhelming, scary and uncertain times. We have shattered dreams and an empty chair at every holiday and special milestone for the kids. A grief as deep as losing Frank or losing anyone to suicide is not something that just disappears. It is something that loved ones have to learn how to carry. Some days the weight of the grief is unbearable and too heavy to carry alone.

THANK YOU, MTA PBA, for helping us carry our grief, for reassuring us when we are scared, for answering every phone call, neurotic text or request and for your nonstop advice and support. Words can’t begin to express how much we appreciate you. Thank you for saving our lives and for being our light in the darkness. Forever Grateful❤️‍🩹

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Living how I’m living with the life that I’m given

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Christopher and Joseph~ I’m so incredibly proud of the men you’ve become and I will never stop believing in you. To My Nicholas~ you’re the sweetest, strongest and bravest little boy. I will continue to do everything humanly possible for your happiness and I will always protect you and work hard to provide for you.

We all know damn well that National Son’s Day is celebrated every day in our home🩵🩵🩵

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From your 1st Birthday to your 18th Birthday and every Birthday in between, I love celebrating you, Joe. You’re everything I’ve always dreamed of in a son and so much more. I couldn’t be any more proud than I am when I look at the incredible man you’ve become. You’re my entrepreneur, my plumber, my landscaper, my comic relief, my main man who I can always count on to fix or put together anything…but most importantly you’re my son. I love you so much and I’m so lucky to be your Mom. Happy 1️⃣8️⃣ @joe_spano13 Keep being YOU!!

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Jules🩵Senior at UNC Chapel Hill
Topher🩵Balancing college and work
Joe🩵Senior at SHS
Daniella🩵10th grade
Nicholas🩵1st grade

Couldn’t be more proud of my squad for following their dreams and exploring different pathways to success.

Be Kind, Work Hard, Have Fun, Trust Yourself, Chase Your Dreams and ALWAYS stay true to yourself!!!!

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Summer ‘26

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recently🤸🏻‍♀️

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Happy 19th Birthday, Timmy!! Watching you grow up alongside my Spano Crew and now Little Lore has been one of the biggest blessings in my life. I love you so much and I’m so proud of you😘

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Fam Bam 4th of July♥️🤍💙🧨🇺🇸

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So proud to be your Mom💙💙 #mybigboys #mysons #proudmama #christopherrobert #josephrobert

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Somers Prom 2026♥️🤍♥️🤍

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