You will be greatly missed.
Phil, you have been a solid constant in our family for years. It was so special spending many holidays with you over the years, and I will miss our stimulating, intellectual conversations about life, love and music. I know that you will look in upon us from time to time, and I will think of you and smile. Much love.
Valentines Day <3 <3 <3 Thank you babe!!
“Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.”
― Bob Marley
You
..........<tears, by the bucket all for the missing of you. I love you, always will.
Phil,You were a good man,we shared some fun times together the last time we met you had implied that you did not have much time we shared a common experience of having Polio I knew of your struggles in life Your are a courageous Soul and friend See you on the other side! Ongy
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I never personally met Phil but he was so nice to me and I think I really missed out on getting to know him. He was a ray of light on my feed. God Bless him.
Phil & Frieda <3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrI-UBIB8Jk
I sent this song to Phil & Frieda a while ago. Such a lot of love and not enough time...
RIP Phil and bon courage Frieda. We love you xx
music man <3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq0XJCJ1Srw&list=PLdxQOYUbPeopH_ZMh3ZPejYtGZ8BR6ki7&index=2
Marc Wallace
I am so sorry to have just heard of Phil's death. I knew him from kindergarten through college and beyond, right up until our 40th high school reunion. He was a childhood neighbor & friend who struggled bravely through major obstacles through much of his life. I extend my heartfelt sympathies to his family, his children and to his siblings.
Marc Wallace
This brief note is the least I can do honor the memory of my childhood friend and longtime acquaintance.I remember Phil, and the obstacles he always faced, from the very first days of kindergarten together through college and then young adulthood, before losing touch...until our 40th high school reunion. My thoughts linger on old times, as I extend sincerest condolences to his family. Rest in peace, Phil!
Phil and Frieda
How can you not mourn the passing of a man who had finally met his soul mate, who had turned the heading of his life around and who had finally found the perfect music to accompany him through life. Phil was the most optimistic of souls when he wasn't one of the most pessimistic, but his life turned around when he met Frieda. I knew both before they knew each othere and I may have been instrumental in that meeting and to whatever extent I help, I have done my good deed for life. I visited with both of them in Philly when Frieda visited. I got to meet his friend Bobby, his brother and I got to let him introduce me to all about Philly that he loved. I got to hug them and spend late nights drinking wine and hearing the tales they both had. I was blessed to have that week with them both, because that was the last time Frieda would be in the states. I had planned on going to England for their wedding and I will keep that plan if only to hug Frieda again. I wrote this poem for them, the last time Phil got to go to England. I will miss Phil but I will always remember his smile, his corny jokes and the love of music that we both shared. Mostly, I'll remember the look in his eyes as he adored Frieda. He'd found his bit of heaven.
Au courant
Rapture
ethereal reality
gilt edged
edged in guilt.
Defined
without objectivity
yours or mine
hers or his
Created
within ardor unbeknownst
chance moments
moments chanced
Enhanced
by inescapable fates
met in love
claimed in love
Perfected
Te met au courant
des tensions
passions fire
fired passions
Complete
fidelity's certitude
two are two
two are one
Copyright Kym McGarry 2014.
