Tuesday, August 16, 2011
The Measure of a Man.
""Not - "How did he die?" But - "How did he live ?" Not - "what did he gain ?" But -What did he give ?"
These are the units, to measure the worth, Of a Man, as a Man, Regardless of birth."""
By these standards - Bob was a Man.
I knew Bob for over 26 years and he was like a father, a friend and a dear brother.
To say that Bob will be missed by those who knew him would be an understatement. In his younger years, his "larger than life " presence filled the house and the hearts of those who knew him. His passing has left a vacuum in the lives of those around him - especially his beloved wife Aurelia. People who met him for the first time were, despite his teasing brashness, touched by the warmth with which he welcomed them into his life or home. He was always the ardent supporter and enabler of Aurelia in whatever was her project of the moment. Wherever they went, the local parish was always the beneficiary of his time and talent. He was there as a friend, confidant, and supporter to me and many.
He tried his hand at golf, and while no Phil Michalson, he still managed to knock some good fun out of the game in his earlier years.
Bob had strong opinions, and as we say, in his prime, "he could argue the hind leg off a donkey". He could be direct and stubborn but that was the charm of being Bob O, as I called him.
In his earlier years when he was able, he touched the hearts of many by his generousity and his big heartedness.
Dear Bob O, I'm sure that God has already welcomed you into his presence with the same love that you showed to me and to those many over the years. May you rest in peace.
Love you much, and missing you....
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