Randy, Knowing the shock you too would feel at the news of Jack's passing, I've been waiting for your message. I knew you would say well what we all feel so deeply. We did, indeed, love him. I hope your vacation was wonderful, though it ended on such a sad, sad note. Thank you for being here. Barbara Rkkcak@aol.com writes: > Dear Friends, > > I just returned from vacation, and heard the sad, sad news of the passing of > > our dear friend Jack. > > Flying home today, the sun was bright above the clouds, and rainy and gloomy > > below. I imagine that's a good description of what I feel at this news. > Jack's new friends in heaven (and old ones, too) have the sunshine of his > presence above the clouds, but boy, it sure feels darker down here without > him. > > Funny how much its possible to miss someone you never met, but who you feel > as close to as if he lived next door. Jack was a huge, warm, presence to all > > of us regulars, full of all the best things we look for in each other, and I > > can't imagine the loss being felt by friends and family who got to see him > and be a part of his life. My prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to > them. > > Jerry, if you're out there, thank you for making it possible for us to know > Jack; and each other. > > If you read this, Lois, please know we're praying earnestly for you in the > coming days. We loved your husband... > > Sadly, > Randy