Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/01/01
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I am so sorry, Sony, that you lost a good friend! You must be happy that you were able to see and comfort him so close to him passing away. His wife will need your friendship now. Death is such a terrible enemy! Best Regards J?rg -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+jorg.willems=pp.inet.fi@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+jorg.willems=pp.inet.fi@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of SonC@aol.com Sent: 2. tammikuuta 2005 2:10 To: lug@leica-users.org Subject: [Leica] My friend J.E. Sometimes people say I live a charmed life here in Natchitoches . . . lots of nice people, things happening. One of the people who has been such a part of the charm for me is J.E. I met him when he asked one of my friends from college to get married. He and Cecilia had a wonderful marriage; it was a perfect match that came along late, but just in time. He retired from a medical career and they traveled, spent time on their Texas ranch, grew vegetables, canned jelly; and held get-togethers with food and music at their home on the Cane River. We were often a part of that, and a look through my website, you'll find lots of shots and connections with them. J.E has been ill, and spending more time on the ranch to get rest. Recently there was a turn for the worse, and they came back to town. Yesterday I went to see him, and he was sitting up, but heavily sedated because of a great deal of pain. I sat beside him, and took his hand, and told him I was there. He opened his eyes, looked up smiled, and said "Hi!" I wish I could type the sound of joy in his voice. We sat there for a while, holding hands. He kept squeezing my hand almost like a code. I knew he needed to rest, so I told him goodbye, hugged him and promised to return. Cecilia called just a few minutes ago. He passed away in his sleep today. Some pictures of many: http://www.sonc.com/paw/paw28.htm http://www.sonc.com/tellin_tales/pages/08-P1020440.htm http://www.sonc.com/49/war_story.htm Regards, Sonny http://www.sonc.com Natchitoches, Louisiana Oldest continuous settlement in La Louisiane ?galit?, libert?, crawfish _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information