This picture was taken on Boxing DayThis morning our very dear friend, Earl slipped the surly bonds of earth after a couragous battle with cancer.
Our hearts and our love go out to Silvana, Cliff, Cathy and our Grandchildren, Earl's large family and Silvana's family as well. This man taken from us way too soon, was well and truly loved.
Earl was a gentle man who never wanted any attention drawn to himself. How difficult it must have been for him to endure having all of us, at one time or another, cry and tell him how much we loved and admired him. The unfairness of it all. And the eternal question, Why? A dear friend of ours who also happens to be our former Lutheran Pastor, told me long ago, that he believes heaven will be what we think it will be. In my heart of hearts I know that my Dad, and Dick's Dad and an Angel Baby were there to greet him. I hope he is dancing with with his Sister and Brother and Father. God bless you dear, dear Earl. Already the world is a much poorer place without you.
We pray that God comfort all who mourn.
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Our hearts sure are heavy tonight, Mom. Earl was an amazing man and he will never be forgotten. You sure said it beautifully -- he was so gentle and caring... right to the end of his very short life. He will be missed terribly.
Love, Amy
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