A LIFE COMPLETED
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A LIFE COMPLETED
Yesterday evening I received the call I knew would one day come. My closest friend finished his life's journey and went home to his Creator and Father. I first met James in OCS at Ft. Knox. We were assigned to the same tank battalion in Germany. Through the decades the mystery that is friendship simply grew until consciousness left him.
James Olenn became a gifted lawyer, the go to attorney for judges and lawyers who had their own legal troubles. The lawyer for anguished parents who lost their daughter. The police and courts said it was an accident. My friend James learned to scuba dive and went down 80 feet in the Caribbean to the site of the incident. Ultimately he proved the death was murder and justice was rendered.
But he and his wonderful wife Mary would agree that his most important accomplishment was his family; two outstanding and talented sons. He doted on his numerous grandchildren, playing dolls with the girls and participating in their tea parties.
I ask for your prayers for the family. Although the end was foreseen, it is never easy. Mary and I spent time on the phone doing a bit of reminiscing and crying together, but content that in the darkness that embraced his mind he had some dim awareness that he was loved.
James Olenn became a gifted lawyer, the go to attorney for judges and lawyers who had their own legal troubles. The lawyer for anguished parents who lost their daughter. The police and courts said it was an accident. My friend James learned to scuba dive and went down 80 feet in the Caribbean to the site of the incident. Ultimately he proved the death was murder and justice was rendered.
But he and his wonderful wife Mary would agree that his most important accomplishment was his family; two outstanding and talented sons. He doted on his numerous grandchildren, playing dolls with the girls and participating in their tea parties.
I ask for your prayers for the family. Although the end was foreseen, it is never easy. Mary and I spent time on the phone doing a bit of reminiscing and crying together, but content that in the darkness that embraced his mind he had some dim awareness that he was loved.
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So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family and yourself! He sure sounds like a great and interesting guy.
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Garry, it’s hard losing a friend, but it’s especially hard when that person was such a gift to others. I will add the family and you to my prayers.
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Garry,
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for the Lord's peace and comfort to be with you and his family.
God's blessing be on you all,
Amen.
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray for the Lord's peace and comfort to be with you and his family.
God's blessing be on you all,
Amen.
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Garry I'm very sorry for the loss of your friend. It's never easy, but the Lord will sustain us through our grief and sorrow.
May God bless you and the family in this time of loss.
May God bless you and the family in this time of loss.
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Father, I pray that You will bless Garry, his wife, and all who knew James, with Your peace and comfort. All for Your glory, in Jesus' name. Amen
Blessings to you, Garry.
Blessings to you, Garry.
Take care and God bless,
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It is always HARD to give up such a close friend.
James left a very beautiful legacy behind and he will be remembered for ages. HIs influence and leadership will live on in those he influenced!
Heavenly Father, Please be with the family and loved ones of James and give them all comfort during this hard time.
We know and are assured that You loved James. Please welcome James to your kingdom with your infinite love and caring.
We praise you Father for your mercies.
In the name of our Savior Jesus Christ we pray.
James left a very beautiful legacy behind and he will be remembered for ages. HIs influence and leadership will live on in those he influenced!
Heavenly Father, Please be with the family and loved ones of James and give them all comfort during this hard time.
We know and are assured that You loved James. Please welcome James to your kingdom with your infinite love and caring.
We praise you Father for your mercies.
In the name of our Savior Jesus Christ we pray.
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Garry, your eulogy lets us see into a man's life, things casual observers would never know. God bless all those that a bereaved at his passing.
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Garry ,Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us . We had a similar experience about a year ago,and your right ,even knowing it’s coming is hard. Maybe even harder.
You and those affected by this are in my prayers . If you need anything or want to talk ,you know how to get ahold of us !
You and those affected by this are in my prayers . If you need anything or want to talk ,you know how to get ahold of us !
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Garry, sorry for the loss of your friend. You said it best - “went home to be with his Creator and Father”. May the Lord comfort his family and friends.
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Nice words you wrote, a fitting tribute. Sorry for the loss of your friend.
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Garry I'm very sorry for your loss. I recall you sharing about James before and I know how deeply you cared for him. I pray God's comforting hand will be upon you, his wife and family.
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Condolences, QS, to you and his family. RIP
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Condolences to you Garry. It is a tribute to your friend a well written post. I am sure
you were a good friend to him just as he was to you, It is difficult and very meaningful
to have a few friends in your lifetime.
Bob
you were a good friend to him just as he was to you, It is difficult and very meaningful
to have a few friends in your lifetime.
Bob
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Gentlemen, I want to thank all of you for your prayers, thoughts, and comments. They are deeply appreciated
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Many thoughts and prayers sent skyward for you Gary. And praise the Lord that he put his faith in savior Jesus, he's absolutely with are most wonderful God now!
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Praying for Peace and comfort.
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Condolences and prayers sent. God bless his family and friends RIP .
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So sad Garry. So Sad.
My sympathies.
My sympathies.
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Our thoughts and prayers Garry..
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Again I want to express my deep appreciation for all the prayers and thoughts you fellows have directed to the family through me. Many thanks.