A Tribute
by Butch Gowins
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Butch Gowins, a
long-time friend, pastor of the First Apostolic Church in Rosiclare,
Illinois, and a participant in Mom & Dad’s funerals, e-mailed me his
thoughts about Mom & Dad and how their lives had touch his. |
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David, I am looking at the web site with tears
streaming down my face. Those tears are not because of sorrow and the
loss of two special people,(and indeed they were
special). But the tears are because of memories. It is a shame
that time and circumstances sometimes cause us to not express what our hearts
feel until it is too late. Your dad and mother were two of the greatest
people I have ever known. They showed the world what true love was all
about. Not only that, I want to try and
tell you how much I appreciate you and Linda. I remember telling you at
the funeral that we needed to get together. I really mean that.
As I get older I appreciate the worth of friends. And I am glad that I
have both you and Linda as precious friends. Again, words can not
accurately express my feelings for your parents. The best I could ever
say is: "Oh that our world had more Ed's and Beulah's" It would be a much better place. God
bless and Love to both you and Linda
Butch |
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