Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/03/24
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Some people never die as long as they live in our memories. I never knew your wife but I wish you good courrage. Sympathetic regards, Cedric 2013/3/24 philippe.amard <philippe.amard at sfr.fr>: > She was and still is the one who could tame you, no little achievement from > what I have learnt over the years on the LUG :-) :-) > > And yet you're the sweetest guy around the continental blocks, and it was a > privilege for me to be at your side in Barcelona, even though for such a > short time. > > Irene will see that we all meet again I'm sure. > I often think of La Table d'Irene; my conclusion is that ladies know what > matters in life long before we men hve a glimpse of it. > > Be well mon Ami. > > Amiti?s > Philippe, and Alice by proxy as she's on a professional errand again, roles > have changed ... > > > > Le 24 mars 13 ? 19:38, tedgrant at shaw.ca a ?crit : > > >> To the LUG FAMILY. A shared memorial. >> >> The LUG to me evolved into a form of family over the years, must be near >> 10 years? I've made a grand number of friends whose personage is only on >> the screen, but in mental relationship they are as brothers and sisters >> within the LUG family. >> >> Others I've the greater plesure of shaking their hands, enjoyed face to >> face conversation and most certainly "a wee dram of Single Malt Scotch." >> We >> have laughed ourselves almost silly at times and yet felt the loss of some >> of the finest photographer human beings you would ever want to know. >> >> My wife Irene who passed away a year ago, some of you knew her personally, >> was part of the family as are most wives and or husbands. So it is with >> this >> "membership of screen family" I post this memorial to my dear wife Irene >> who >> started my wild and crazy life in photography when she gave me my first >> camera, 27 May 1950. >> >> "She was the toughest assed "PHOTO EDITOR ONE COULD POSSIBLY HAVE!" By >> the same token, gave praise so beautifully when it was worth receiving >> when >> you "shot a good one!" >> >> TO IRENE: >> >> The past few days as the one year has arrived as I am today, it's bringing >> many wonderful memories of Irene and our lives during our 64 years ( I >> was >> going to say enjoyable wedded bliss?) But I thought as I typed the last >> word.... "bliss" there would be a bolt of lightening and me sitting here >> fried and naked before a smoldering computer! :-) That would be her quiet >> subtle way of letting me know she was still around keeping an eye out for >> my >> well being. :-) >> >> As every couple do during a long and generally happy union, we all have >> what we might say, the odd... "Maddening moments!" However if the love is >> strong enough for each other, it holds fast and we stand fast together and >> push the "usually minor negative moment" aside! And carry on as steadfast >> as >> we were when we said our marriage vows to each other so long ago, when we >> were a couple of twenty year olds in the truest innocence of the world! >> >> Over the years while away on long periods of assignments I missed her, but >> always knew when I opened the door to home. Or walking into the waiting >> crowded air-terminal her smiling face and warm hug was the best home >> coming >> in the world! >> >> Today, one year after her passing, sometimes I hate opening the door to >> "our empty home" that still has her comforting touch that I know will >> always >> be there. She maybe gone, but her wonderful presence is still here >> assuring >> me at a low moment she is still keeping an eye on me with her ever loving >> ways. I did love her so! >> >> Thank you all for being part of my family. >> >> ted >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the > eye. Antoine de Saint Exup?ry in Le Petit Prince. > > NO ARCHIVE > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information