Condolence: Collene, our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of Mr. Sunshine. He was a dear, dear man.

Condolence: Collene and family,
Sorry to hear about your husband. I haven't seen you for a long time. We were on several of your trips over the years.
Hazel Frostburg, Md.

Condolence: My mother Ruth Eileen Rush Cape always spoke of "Froggy" being a very dear friend. There must be some rekindling of wonderful friendships in heaven. I wish I could have known him.

Condolence: I miss you, Pap. You were (I can't believe I have to use the past tense now) a great man and I'm sorry I didn't call you more in the last 3 years. It was selfish of me and I feel terrible. My memories of you are so abundantly fond -- I thought if I kept a distance, I could cope easier with your illness and avoid wondering if you'd remember me if I called.

You firmly seated in me the notion that there was NOTHING I could not do. You did everything you could to help pave that way for me yourself. I can't think that I'd be anywhere near where I came to be without you, Pap.

I admire you so much for hanging in there as long as you did...even when you really didn't want to. I just really wish you could have spent it at home instead of that stupid bed for 3 years.

But I guess it was time to "hit the bricks" one last time and that you really did decide that it was "time to retire from the route". I pray and know that you are in the loving arms of God where your memories have been restored and your body healed. You will be missed and always loved.

Reqiescat in Pace (the real words for R.I.P.) --- Rest in Peace