Tuesday, January 17, 2012
These sixty plus years of having you as a friend has been more than a blessing what has kept us together undoubtly has been our faith because thats what we talked about. Our mutual bonds were solidified in the teachings of the Followers of St. Francis. How much we recognized the good news in our conversations no matter what the subject matter was we'd bring in the Lord. You're there now, I'm certain that you are already doing good things for our Lord. Give our love to Patty and stay in touch earn some atta-boys and keep an eye on me. Keep me straight and compassionate. And stand close by the gate when my time comes. Might need you to pry the gate open for me OK? Thanks for being with Barb and I on January the 10th, 1970 as our best man, there never was a replacement near to you, you are the best. Remember our discussions about Mr. Doerger's class when he illustrated how to tell if a man lived a good life. By counting on you hands how many true friends one had and if the number five was reached then you had given of your self and had been compassionate and valuable person in life.
We equated that to meaning, you'd get to Heaven. You are there big guy. I've shed so many tears already that I'm beginning to feel good. There is a reason we continue to believe because of memories and empathy. I could never have been blessed with a more meaningful life with anyone but you, I'll keep looking for you in all my events. Go meet Padre Pio and give him my love as well. Barbara and I both love you beyond words.
