millbank Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) Wishing to take pause remember friend Paul departed around this day May 13 2006 Remembered well each day A woman, whose father had passed away, came to see Jacob because there was a tradition to cover the mirrors during the time of mourning, and she struggled to understand the significance of this act. Is it so I do not concern myself with vanity but think about my father? Yes, said Jacob. Is it so I do not see myself in this deep sadness? Yes, said Jacob. Is it so I do not confuse the image of life with life itself? Yes, said Jacob. And what else Jacob? Well, said Jacob, if it is death that gives life meaning, then, perhaps, this tradition is to remind us that, when we have not lost someone, we shouldnt lose ourselves by refusing to pay attention to who we are, what we have been, what we are becoming. DC Tom wrote as eppitaff Paul died because he loved his wife Edited May 13, 2015 by Left this site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Wishing to take pause remember friend Paul departed around this day May 13 2006 Remembered well each day A woman, whose father had passed away, came to see Jacob because there was a tradition to cover the mirrors during the time of mourning, and she struggled to understand the significance of this act. Is it so I do not concern myself with vanity but think about my father? Yes, said Jacob. Is it so I do not see myself in this deep sadness? Yes, said Jacob. Is it so I do not confuse the image of life with life itself? Yes, said Jacob. And what else Jacob? Well, said Jacob, if it is death that gives life meaning, then, perhaps, this tradition is to remind us that, when we have not lost someone, we shouldnt lose ourselves by refusing to pay attention to who we are, what we have been, what we are becoming. DC Tom wrote as eppitaff Paul died because he loved his wife ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpile Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 I remember him and miss him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 RIP, you swinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 Beautiful passage in the OP. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 As I said when he passed. One of the best friends I never met. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 RIP, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tux of Borg Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted May 13, 2015 Share Posted May 13, 2015 You are always remembered and forever missed by your Bills brothers and sisters, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowgirlsFan Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Regret never meeting him. Prayers still being said..done..sent on behalf of him..his family..his friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 RIP Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Have not seen his paver brick in a couple years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Regret never meeting him. Prayers still being said..done..sent on behalf of him..his family..his friends. Same here.... People like him are what makes the board worth hanging around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Same here.... People like him are what makes the board worth hanging around. Never met him personally, but I knew him well enough to know he'd have appreciated your pun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 It happened while I was away and remember finding out about it after a few years hiatus. Shocking news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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