Dear Paulette,
There are no words that you have not thought of or others have not said to express how we felt about Cecil. I think I will write a letter to Cecil and you can read along.
Best Pal, We won't walk along a sandy beach again or get up early in the morning to cast a lure into the water. We won't get to take the dog for a walk or play gin rummy with our wives. We won't get to open a bottle of wine and pour the first glass or set down to a scrumptious meal you so happily prepared. We won't get to the cabin an smell the pine trees or start a fire in the fireplace. We won't get to go to church and discuss things that were important to us. We won't get to plan a new project or see it's conclusion. I will not get to hear you tell me how much you loved Paulette and the kids and I will not get to tell you how much I loved you. It is hard to write these words with the tears dripping off my chin, but you are worth every tear and every memory. I will cherish them all.
Good bye old friend.
Bill
Cecil Compton died March 15th, 2007 at 5:25 PM Mountain time.
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Bill,
What a wonderful letter.
That was a great letter. It really sums up what a great man Cecil was. I loved him with all my heart, and he was such a great part of my life.
Very sweet letter.
Although I didn't know Cecil well, the letter was written so beautifully, I feel closer to both of you.
Amazing...heartfelt and authentic.
Thank you Bill.
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