Mrs. P., Derek, Heath, Brent, and Family,
Your family will always hold a special place in my heart. And the one and only Mr. P. will forever be a part of my memories of growing up in one of the best neighborhoods in the world. I'll always remember him as wise, funny, sincere, caring.
Quick to share the extended forecast or his bounty of garden-fresh tomatoes.
Eager to engage us about Lew Alcindor or the Baltimore Orioles.
Willing to let us tune in to the Three Stooges or Escape From Alcatraz.
Glad to share times of triumph or moments of disappointment.
Your memories of the man are infinitely richer than mine... May they be the light that shines through the darkness of your grief. Take care of each other, and let me know if there's ever anything I can do.
With love,
Sonny