bittersweet honor

[Rifleman1776]

Last night I attended the Masonic funeral service for a Brother Mason, fellow Shriner and just plain good friend. It was tough being there, nice guy who will be missed. I had once given him a pen and recall that whenever I saw him he had it, either just holding in his hand or using. As we passed through the reception line, I gave his wife a hug and my condolences. She said that since Dan loved that pen so much she put it in his pocket over his heart to be buried forever with him. I had held together throughout the service but when she said that I broke down and cried like I hadn't done in many years.

 

[Dario]

Sorry for the loss.

I agree that honor like that is tough to match. Beats any pen sale in my book.

 

[Chasper]

My smympathies on the loss of your friend Frank. It appears that your late friend had a good friend in you. Individually I believe that the most important thing we can do to make the world a better place is to be a friend and look out after our friends and family. Thanks for relating this story.

Gerry

 

[GaryMGg]

Frank,
It's a true blessing to touch someone's life. Well done.
My condolences on the loss of your friend.

 

[Milpaul]

Sorry for your loss. As Dario said that beats any pen sale.

 

[Nolan]

As Gary said "it is awesome to have touch someones life like that"

 

[leehljp]

He cherished the pen because of the friend that it came from. My prayers are with you Frank.

 

[GoodTurns]

The fact that she knew how much he cherished it makes it even more special. My sincere sympathy on the loss of your friend.

 

[Jim15]

Farank, sorry about the lose of your friend. What a great story.

 

[drayman]

frank, that is a touching story, you should be very proud. sorry for you loss. regards colin.

 

[Ligget]

Lovely story Frank, you should be very proud!

 

[rherrell]

I would have cried too. I know how tough it is to lose a good friend.
Sorry for your loss.

 

[GBusardo]

WOW, What a story! I almost choked up reading it. You should be proud, a little part of you will rest with him forever. There is nothing tougher than to lose a close friend or relative, unless it is to see them suffer.

 

[tipusnr]

Not much I can add to what been already said except that you have my sympathies as well.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Frank, theres not much else I can say as I wipe the tears from my eyes,as you said bittersweet.