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Old March 26th, 2022, 05:03 PM   #4
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Default Re: Saying goodbye to an old and dear friend

My fingers are on the keyboard and the tears are flowing. I'm hoping that this is just a nightmare and that I'll wake up and everything will be as it was but, .... I know it's not....

John, I'm hopeful that even though you mentioned that his cancer battle was short, that it was not painful. With Bryan's passing, I take some consolation knowing that he is no longer in pain.

Although our paths have taken us in various directions, these past 20 years, there is still a connection and that makes my heart happy. It's not a surprise, though. I remember the support that you all gave me when my dad died in 2005. It was the support given by a family. I have never forgotten that and John, you, Darrell, Don, Bryan, Julie, Steve, Robert, and Terrence are all in my heart.

Here's what Bryan said to me after announcing my dad's passing--
Pete -

I'm very sorry for your loss. I know what it's like to lose a parent - I lost both my dad and stepdad in the same year.

Take the time you need, but if you need us, you know where to find us...

With all the love and sympathy you can handle -

Bryan
Like I said -- the support of a family.



I'm also going to look at that fundraiser.
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