Very Sad News

Hi Bea, Tom and Jim, we are saddened to hear of the news and out thoughts are with you.

However we can’t help but smile in our hearts knowing what a special person and father he was and the gift he has given us all.

Rob.
 
Tom, Jim, Bea and family,

Sorry to hear the news, the passing of a loved one is always difficult, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
 
Sorry for your loss Tom and Jim. I should give words of wisdom and comfort but nothing seems adequate. You'll be in our prayers.
 
Brutha Tom,Jim et al....

May i add my belated sympathies.

Tom has been such a leader in so many ways for so long; lending in the layers of making of many here. So, this kinda hits harder then some other extended friend's time of grieving; someone that lead Tom and was part of his making etc.

In deed even more so; for Tom taking it further than that and entering a quip/ lesson from his 'younger' (ooooops sorry Tom)years. Brought to life were simple lessons that included all his direct family over time i suspect; as well as my personal favorite - the gymnasitcs lessons. Thru things littered over the years, about washing dishes, maintanance, buisness advice,proffessnionalism, honesty, respect of health, religion etc. that Tom has shared from his homelife; y'all been with us; even as ye are now!

Thank-you for all that..
Best to all of you, and yours,
-KC
 
I can't imagine losing either one of my parent's, I am lucky in that I see or talk to them daily as they are both involved in my business. My father was also instrumental in getting me started in trees, he sold one of my very first tree jobs for me which was probably the best client I have ever had, at least with respect to referrals (a tennis club with big trees in the parking lot). My parents are around 70 and have both had some benign cancer which really scared me. Sorry to hear that happened
 
Brothers and Sisters,

Thank you very much for your kind support and words. In Dad's passing, he has achieved the complete circle of life. He gave to me a precious gift I never had and no one else could give: to be a grandfather to my daughters. They hold a strong image of a caring teacher and craftsman.

It is becoming more and more apparent to me what stock Tom and I are carved from when I am amidst you all (or in the local vernacular-- y'all). As Dad served in his community and shared his experiences, strengths, and hopes, so I see that we try to do the same.

Respect, fairness, thoroughness. Dad spoke about being on one of the first trampolines in Minnesota, only to have his boys participate in the sport much further. He loved Harry Truman and both the Roosevelts and what they stood for. Although Tom and I have not served in the US Armed Forces, maybe we just misunderstood him and are doing better to serve our Limbed Forests.

To this day I always saw my father as bigger than me, even though I had grown taller probably 20 years ago, and heavier by the fitness of the Arbo craft. His forearms will always be like Popeye's. But he remains larger.

Don't imagine losing your parents, or anyone. Make the most of each day. Each event is in itself a lesson that prepares us for the next.
 
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