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I received news over the past couple days that two good men are gone forever. They were people I knew and spent time with in some difficult circumstances.
Henri F. was one of my shooting buddies. He was a master rifleman and pistol shooter. He had an enthusiasm that would inspire everyone around him and was eager to share his knowledge of shooting and life with anyone willing to learn. If you needed someone to help you, Henri was the one you could call. Henri was an LEO. He had 2 fields of expertise, bomb disposal and counter terrorism. Somewhere along the line something went terribly wrong and he ended his own life. I can still see him laughing in my mind like it was yesterday and I don't want to believe he's gone.
Bob L. was a co-worker and friend. He had a great sense of humor that seemed to blossom when it was needed most. He was rough around the edges and sometimes gruff, but he told you the truth and did what was right no matter what it cost him. The last conversation we had was about knives. He had just landed the job of his dreams and moved to Memphis. He died Sunday in an auto accident on his way home from work.
I didn't want their passing to go unnoticed. They were good men who made a difference to the people around them and the world is a little poorer without them. If you think about it, say a little prayer for their loved ones. They'll need all the help they can get.
Thanks for listening.
Al
Henri F. was one of my shooting buddies. He was a master rifleman and pistol shooter. He had an enthusiasm that would inspire everyone around him and was eager to share his knowledge of shooting and life with anyone willing to learn. If you needed someone to help you, Henri was the one you could call. Henri was an LEO. He had 2 fields of expertise, bomb disposal and counter terrorism. Somewhere along the line something went terribly wrong and he ended his own life. I can still see him laughing in my mind like it was yesterday and I don't want to believe he's gone.
Bob L. was a co-worker and friend. He had a great sense of humor that seemed to blossom when it was needed most. He was rough around the edges and sometimes gruff, but he told you the truth and did what was right no matter what it cost him. The last conversation we had was about knives. He had just landed the job of his dreams and moved to Memphis. He died Sunday in an auto accident on his way home from work.
I didn't want their passing to go unnoticed. They were good men who made a difference to the people around them and the world is a little poorer without them. If you think about it, say a little prayer for their loved ones. They'll need all the help they can get.
Thanks for listening.
Al