Saturday, February 24, 2018
Words cannot express the heartfelt sorrow I have for everyone. Blanche and Phil are like a second set of parents to me. I am honored to not only have known Phil, but to call him a friend, someone that looked after everyone he met. I remember one day going over to see Joe, and Phil telling me that he would be there in a few, now sit down and have some dinner. Never did I see not have a smile on his face, always asked about my parents and if I needed something both Blanche and Phil would say come and get it. I will never forget when Robert had his accident with the bike and was in ICU, I went to the hospital to see everyone and the Nurse told Phil that only family could go in and see Robert, Phil jumped right up and told that Nurse, he is family. That’s the type of people this world needs more of, and I am proud to have that honor bestowed upon. What an amazing person he was and still is today, the way his children look up to him and smile when they talk about Phil. He will be missed dearly by everyone he has touched.
Blanche, know that he is sitting with Tania, talking about old times and getting ready to go fishing. My thoughts and prayers are with you always…
Wayne, Theresa, & Robert, know that we may not have really known each other all that well, I know that all of you are the person you have become today because of the love and faith that your Dad had for each of you.
Joe and Jackie, we grew up together, and in the words of your Dad, we are family. I wish that I could be there for you during this hard time, please know that I am there with you in spirit and that my thoughts and prayers are with you always. Nothing can be said to take away the pain of losing a great inspiration like your Dad, remember the good times, and the bad times will fade away. Love to you all………Your brother always……..
Phil, I know that you will be missed, especially by this fellow Veteran. Until we meet again;
Silent Hand Salute .... RIP
