Rest in peace Sound Off Mom

March 21, 2013 | SoundOffSister | |

As many of you may now know, the Sound Off Mom passed away last week.  I wish that all of you could have met her.  She was remarkable in so many respects.

Somehow she convinced four children to go to college and achieve, all the while making her children believe that college and achievement were her children’s idea, not Mom’s.

Looking back, that was the essence of Mom.  She never urged or chastised or scorned.  Around her, one just knew what was right.  Her values were unshakable, and those values permeated all who were close to her.

Her great-granddaughter was born four days before she passed away.  Thanks to modern technology, she had a picture of her grand-daughter and great grand-daughter next to her hospital bed.  While she could, she showed anyone who came into the room that picture.  She was so proud.  That picture is now buried with her.

Thank you Mom for you.  You will always live on in the hearts and minds of your children, and your grand children.  And, I believe, anyone who had the pleasure of meeting you.

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The Sound Off Sister was an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, and special trial attorney for the Department of Justice, Criminal Division; a partner in the Florida law firm of Shutts & Bowen, and an adjunct professor at the University of Miami, School of Law. The Sound Off Sister offers frequent commentary concerning legislation making its way through Congress, including the health reform legislation passed in early 2010.

17 Comments

  1. Lynn on March 21, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    Thank you, SOS you have drawn a beautiful picture of your Mom with your words. The very best parents are those who raise their children to be strong, independent, ethical, moral and productive. It is very obvious, to those of us who read RVO that you and Jim were raised by the very best of parents. My condolences to you and Jim. I hope that your faith brings you comfort and peace.



  2. Plainvillian on March 21, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    What a lovely tribute to a lovely woman.? May God’s grace and blessings comfort you all.



  3. Vizionmusic on March 22, 2013 at 5:59 am

    What a beautiful Tribute… her Legacy lives on through four wonderful human beings she called her ‘children’…



  4. BEA on March 22, 2013 at 7:32 am

    I love hearing you both talk about your parents. They sound like amazing people…who raised amazing children. I’m so very sorry?to hear about her passing?and pray that all the wonderful memories will comfort your heart.



  5. Steve McGough on March 22, 2013 at 8:26 am

    My thoughts are with you all during this time. Prayers sent…



  6. JBS on March 22, 2013 at 8:55 am

    Very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She did a good job with her kids. You are a credit to your parents.
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    Rest in Peace.



  7. Anne-EH on March 22, 2013 at 9:15 am

    My condolences to Jim V., SOS, and the Vicevich Family.Thank-you SOS for the wonderful reflection.



  8. stinkfoot on March 22, 2013 at 10:58 am

    Celebrate a life well lived.? Your mom lives on in the positive influence she had on people like you and Jim.



  9. Steven on March 22, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    May the Lord bless and be with all of you at this time.



  10. Dimsdale on March 22, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    We see your mom’s values and morals every day we listen to Jim or read one of your posts, SOS.? And now she is influencing us through you.? Thank you for that.



  11. sweepersue on March 22, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    Prayers for Jim, the SOS, and the entire Vicevich family. What a wonderful Mom. Thank you for sharing her with us. I’m sure she is proudly looking over you.



  12. joe on March 22, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    Many sympathies to you SOS and Jim. Mom’s are special people that are so difficult to loose.
    May her spirit remain alive and guide you in the days ahead. God bless.



  13. just sayin on March 23, 2013 at 6:42 am

    Dims expressed it well. ?But let me add that I’m sure we, your extended Sound Off family, look forward to continue hearing your reminiscences of your beloved and influential mom. ?She will never be far from the SOSiblings for you hold her close in your heart and mind. ?God’s peace be with you.



  14. tic listener on March 23, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.



  15. kateinmaine on March 24, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    so very sorry to hear about your mother–it is certainly the circle of life for the vicevich family; welcoming wee fi and marking the sound off mom’s deployment to the advance team in the next realm.?? i suspect that she will continue to work her magic, leading you on to join her much in the same way that she’s influenced you all along.? blessings for the sound off mom and the entire vicevich clan as you celebrate this exceptional american life.



  16. Linda Mae on March 25, 2013 at 5:11 pm

    We’re so lucky to have had our parents for so long…I wish I had 1/2 of their knowledge…



  17. yeah on April 2, 2013 at 3:00 pm

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