November 18, 1967 ~ November 26, 2025

After three long years of fighting the hardest battle imaginable, my love, the bravest man I have ever known, has lost his fight with stage four colon cancer. He faced every moment with strength, courage, and a warrior’s heart. He fought so hard, and he never gave up.

He is loved by so many, and my heart is completely broken. There are no words big enough for the man he was. The most selfless, strongest, bravest soul I’ve ever been blessed to love.

As much as it hurts, I find comfort knowing he is finally at peace and free from pain. Fly high, my love, until we meet again. I’ll love you forever.

Jodie Mayola Orlando is with Tom Donohue.