tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post5280445057546096101..comments2024-03-26T08:30:30.060-04:00Comments on Poop and Boogies: Eulogy for RayWILLIAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719470271284761917noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-12032648392326046022008-01-10T14:02:00.000-05:002008-01-10T14:02:00.000-05:00that has to be the most beautiful eulogy I've ever...that has to be the most beautiful eulogy I've ever seen. I have to go blow my nose and wipe my eyes now, although in the reverse order.Denise B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08215875955831300801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-84760513810863909102008-01-02T08:34:00.000-05:002008-01-02T08:34:00.000-05:00That's a beautiful eulogy. Wow.I pray for peace i...That's a beautiful eulogy. <BR/><BR/>Wow.<BR/><BR/>I pray for peace in your family's hearts as you start the new year.Sudiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16803331651685046953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-53601751700278219882008-01-01T10:41:00.000-05:002008-01-01T10:41:00.000-05:00That is exactly who he was...and he loved you too....That is exactly who he was...and he loved you too. Thank you Bill-your sister-in-law, LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-49378125321551977652007-12-31T14:49:00.000-05:002007-12-31T14:49:00.000-05:00You? Not a writer? As if. Great job, Bill, and I...You? Not a writer? As if. Great job, Bill, and I'm so very sorry for you and especially Lauren. I lost my dad a few years ago at Christmas and it is sad, but you have wonderful memories and he is certainly celebrating his new life in Heaven.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01573900907169057680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-4594447473743703502007-12-30T13:53:00.000-05:002007-12-30T13:53:00.000-05:00Very well done. Sorry for your loss.Very well done. Sorry for your loss.Jason Rothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344040175168572355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-74471513354324293632007-12-29T23:00:00.000-05:002007-12-29T23:00:00.000-05:00So sorry to hear of your loss and what a beautiful...So sorry to hear of your loss and what a beautiful eulogy... condolences to your family and esp Lauren.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-39191677083079209132007-12-28T17:04:00.000-05:002007-12-28T17:04:00.000-05:00Thank you, Bill, for doing what the rest of us cou...Thank you, Bill, for doing what the rest of us could not do... and for doing such a good job. Dad would've been so proud!<BR/><BR/>Thanks to all of our blogger friends for your words of sympathy and support. My dad was truly a beautiful spirit that we could all learn a lot from, even in all his simplicity. He will be greatly missed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-5350266117957303242007-12-28T09:49:00.000-05:002007-12-28T09:49:00.000-05:00I am so so very sorry for your loss. This is a ter...I am so so very sorry for your loss. This is a terrific eulogy, William. Ya done good.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015442439562633822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-46863791404084963762007-12-27T21:51:00.000-05:002007-12-27T21:51:00.000-05:00I'm sorry to hear this. My grandmother also passe...I'm sorry to hear this. My grandmother also passed away on the 17th. It makes the holidays a sadder time but being with family helps. Your eulogy was wonderful. I send my best wishes to your wife and you.sarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16144333694009700155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-79685016556180037782007-12-27T21:38:00.000-05:002007-12-27T21:38:00.000-05:00i cried. for lauren, for you, and for the rest of...i cried. for lauren, for you, and for the rest of us on this earth that won't see ray until we meet again in heaven. blessings to you all during this holiday season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-63594489278829963272007-12-27T14:41:00.000-05:002007-12-27T14:41:00.000-05:00I'm so sorry for your family's loss, but so glad y...I'm so sorry for your family's loss, but so glad you were called on to speak so eloquently and touchingly about a fine man. We should all be so simple ...Nilbohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190692997264305872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-20945742651718199222007-12-27T01:11:00.000-05:002007-12-27T01:11:00.000-05:00Beautiful. My condolences.Beautiful. My condolences.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-52498739004339961592007-12-26T21:14:00.000-05:002007-12-26T21:14:00.000-05:00That was absolutely beautiful.You have encouraged ...That was absolutely beautiful.<BR/><BR/>You have encouraged and inspired me today.<BR/><BR/>When I grow up, I want to be like Ray.<BR/><BR/>Blessings.Alpha Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16073731050596870101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-37417644937648954692007-12-26T18:07:00.000-05:002007-12-26T18:07:00.000-05:00Bill,I understand perfectly your description of yo...Bill,<BR/><BR/>I understand perfectly your description of your father-in-law..I describe my father in the exact same way to people, and they look at me like I'm a little weird. I love that my dad is simple,and I strive to be more like him everyday.<BR/><BR/>Happy Birthday to Ray.<BR/><BR/>LeslieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-68821175474838923502007-12-26T16:58:00.000-05:002007-12-26T16:58:00.000-05:00Oh Bill, I'm so sorry to hear your news. Your eul...Oh Bill, I'm so sorry to hear your news. Your eulogy was beautiful and I'm sure it will be something that Lauren and her family will remember for years to come. It must be tough to have Christmas going on regrdless of how you're all feeling but I hope that you and the family managed to have some good times together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-5152232940622970712007-12-26T15:16:00.000-05:002007-12-26T15:16:00.000-05:00I think we need more people like your father in la...I think we need more people like your father in law in this world. <BR/>That was a beautiful tribute, William, and I can't help thinking, no doubt he was proud to call you his son as well. My condolences to Lauren and family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-17155114860230656152007-12-26T15:00:00.001-05:002007-12-26T15:00:00.001-05:00Very sorry for your loss. What a great eulogy.Very sorry for your loss. <BR/>What a great eulogy.Creative-Type Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13594687030412942701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-66434769941101319872007-12-26T15:00:00.000-05:002007-12-26T15:00:00.000-05:00I'm sorry for your loss. Ray sounds like he was a...I'm sorry for your loss. Ray sounds like he was an extraordinarily, simply wonderful man. The world is clearly missing a special person who's void will never be filled.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16218358169381833775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-48797588236250955262007-12-26T14:51:00.000-05:002007-12-26T14:51:00.000-05:00Bill,I'm so sorry for your loss. Please be extra ...Bill,<BR/>I'm so sorry for your loss. Please be extra sweet to Lauren - not just now, but for months to come. The grief just keeps coming like waves rolling in. One day you think you're fine and the next day the sadness is back, acute as ever.<BR/>Much love to you and yours,<BR/>OTJOhTheJoyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031731198115388411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-67946300779372728542007-12-26T14:04:00.000-05:002007-12-26T14:04:00.000-05:00William, I was proud of you giving that Eulogy. ...William,<BR/><BR/> I was proud of you giving that Eulogy. You have a beautiful extended family that our family will continue to pray for. I hope that your sons get some of Rays' simple traits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-13243264365250344852007-12-26T13:31:00.000-05:002007-12-26T13:31:00.000-05:00Happy Birthday, Ray.Happy Birthday, Ray.bewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02745326357034751043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-34380128772003408602007-12-26T13:03:00.000-05:002007-12-26T13:03:00.000-05:00I also know how hard it is to lose a loved one whe...I also know how hard it is to lose a loved one when all around us are glittery sights for the Season.<BR/><BR/>My condolences for your family's loss.<BR/>Such a nice eulogy--you have a way with words.<BR/><BR/>MrsDoFMrsDoFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02918557035416940110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-88367456840202021972007-12-26T12:54:00.000-05:002007-12-26T12:54:00.000-05:00Knowing Ray, you described him perfectly! A genuin...Knowing Ray, you described him perfectly! A genuine gentleman! I am so proud of you, Bill! Wonderful testament! These are sad times, but joyous for the angels! They get to celebrate 2 birthdays this season! Love you and hurt with you! Bless you all! Momo9Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-83147580112625227482007-12-26T10:21:00.000-05:002007-12-26T10:21:00.000-05:00Such lovely words to pay tribute to your father in...Such lovely words to pay tribute to your father in law and the way he lived his life. <BR/>It always matters what we say and what we do. People remember.<BR/>Simply being a solid kind and loving person is a a wonderful way to be remembered. <BR/>And you are right. Very few people do it well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-27935832509888388372007-12-26T10:15:00.000-05:002007-12-26T10:15:00.000-05:00I am sorry for you loss, but after reading your eu...I am sorry for you loss, but after reading your eulogy, it sounds as though it is Heavens gain. <BR/><BR/>Your family is in my prayers. There is a great book for children called, "Heaven Has a Floor". It is a wonderful resource for kids who have lost loved ones. <BR/><BR/>As for the eulogy, simply wonderful!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558636566036900387noreply@blogger.com