Thursday, May 5, 2011

Saying good-bye to one of the nicest guys...

Anton, a colleague at work, passed away last week. He was more than a colleague though. He was a dear friend. I've spent the past several days running around getting cards signed, collecting donations in his honor and working with other staff members to put an album together to present to his family. We're planning a luncheon in his honor and inviting his family to attend.

Anton was so well liked. Everyone spoke of what a gentleman he was. He was so kind and friendly. He didn't have the word "no" in his vocabulary. I took this picture of him during a end-of-the-year barbeque our job holds every year. I'm so glad I have it. I want to remember him just this way: smiling and enjoying life. Goodbye Anton. You left us way too soon. We'll never forget you.
Posted by June G at 8:51 PM
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21 comments:

  1. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogMay 5, 2011 at 9:17:00 PM EDT

    I'm so sorry to hear this, it sounds like he was a great person.

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  2. Blueicegal ♥May 5, 2011 at 10:03:00 PM EDT

    He does and your post has made me quite emotional. I hope you and his family are okay. I'm sure he'll be smiling in knowing how supportive his friends were. Thank you for sharing :)

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  3. June GMay 5, 2011 at 10:33:00 PM EDT

    Carrie and Blueicegal:

    Thanks so much for your words of support. His family was so happy to hear all of the nice things people had to say about him. I appreciate your kind words as well.

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  4. Michelle Stockard MillerMay 5, 2011 at 11:31:00 PM EDT

    I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. My thoughts are with you, June.

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  5. June GMay 5, 2011 at 11:54:00 PM EDT

    Michelle,

    Thanks so much for thinking of me! It means a lot.

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  6. LuAnnMay 6, 2011 at 3:59:00 AM EDT

    My thoughts are with you and your colleagues, as well as Anton's family.

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  7. June GMay 6, 2011 at 8:15:00 AM EDT

    LuAnn:

    Thank you. It's so sweet of you to leave kind words. Have a blessed weekend.

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  8. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 12:02:00 PM EDT

    Sorry to hear. He has a wonderful, peaceful smile in that picture.

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  9. June GMay 6, 2011 at 2:38:00 PM EDT

    Cyndi,

    Thanks. It's so true. He was known for his smile and sweet manner.

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  10. UnknownMay 6, 2011 at 8:49:00 PM EDT

    I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a very sweet guy.

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  11. June GMay 6, 2011 at 9:13:00 PM EDT

    Lindsay:

    He was. I miss him so much. We're all talking about how irreplaceable he is. Thanks, Lindsay.

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  12. DebMay 7, 2011 at 4:02:00 PM EDT

    That picture alone says so much about him. I'm sorry he was taken so young, and I hope is memory is a blessing to all left wishing they had more than his memory to touch.

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  13. June GMay 7, 2011 at 8:57:00 PM EDT

    Deb,

    That is so well said. Truly, thoughts of him make me smile. Thanks. It is so kind of you to be so thoughtful.

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  14. https://booksthoughtsadventures.comMay 8, 2011 at 3:12:00 PM EDT

    Oh, June, I am so sorry...that is so sad. I wish I had more consoling words to say but sometimes there are none. I will say a prayer or two for him.

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  15. June GMay 8, 2011 at 4:40:00 PM EDT

    Patty,

    That's true, my friend. Sometimes, there's just nothing any of us can do. Thanks for the comforting thoughts though.

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  16. Crazy Life of a Writing MomMay 9, 2011 at 12:43:00 PM EDT

    How sad.

    You wrote this beautifully though.

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  17. June GMay 9, 2011 at 6:26:00 PM EDT

    Elisabeth,

    Thank you. All the kind words mean so much. I just wanted a little bit more of the world to know that a great guy was here...and now he's gone...

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  18. SidneMay 18, 2011 at 2:52:00 PM EDT

    Sorry for the loss of someone so well liked by so many people. what a wonderful heartwarming event you and friends did in is honor. may God bless your effort.

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  19. June GMay 18, 2011 at 7:36:00 PM EDT

    Thank you Sidne,

    That's so sweet of you to leave your kind thoughts. I really appreciate it. May the Lord bless you as well :-)

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  20. Cherry Lou SyMay 24, 2011 at 11:11:00 PM EDT

    Those are beautiful things you wrote. May he rest in peace.

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  21. June GMay 25, 2011 at 8:17:00 AM EDT

    Thanks Cherry! It's so nice to "see" you. Hope things are moving along in your writing!

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