tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22112793.post8226176130038893206..comments2023-09-24T03:18:15.557-04:00Comments on Guanaguanare: the laughing gull: Last Night Google Told Me That My Friend Had Died.Guanaguanarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633889363662650322noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22112793.post-404097467344519322021-08-23T20:25:36.569-04:002021-08-23T20:25:36.569-04:00My apologies, Morgen, for the delayed response to ...My apologies, Morgen, for the delayed response to your message. I do not come on as often as I did before but I am so glad that I am finally reading your comment. I have never forgotten your grandfather and I think that your being moved to celebrate your grandparents is further confirmation that not only were they a blessing to this life but so are you.<br />Always blessings.Guanaguanarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633889363662650322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22112793.post-67272258574924274052020-11-01T00:12:54.367-04:002020-11-01T00:12:54.367-04:00Hello, I'm Louis' oldest granddaughter Mor...Hello, I'm Louis' oldest granddaughter Morgen--I can't remember being on this blog before, even though I clearly was, but I'm happy to have stumbled across it again. I've been conducting my own little Dia de los Muertos celebrations the past two years in honor of Grandma and Grandad and other lost family. Last year I read through Grandad's blog, and this year I'm combing through all the blogs of people who knew him for more snippets to help me know him as an adult. It makes me happy to know how many others knew and loved him. Thank you. Morgenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17532120986460424903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22112793.post-55435444246351238662012-01-05T02:46:35.256-05:002012-01-05T02:46:35.256-05:00Dear Morgen,
I am very happy to hear from you. It ...Dear Morgen,<br />I am very happy to hear from you. It makes me smile to think that someone so close to Louis' heart is communicating with me. <br /><br />We all loved your grandfather and a part of me tonight would like to imagine that he is pleased that you found me. You are Louis' granddaughter and the kindness that is communicated in your message is so much like his graciousness. You are his continuation on this earth and in that sense he will always be a part of you. He is never far from my mind and I continue to talk to him. <br /><br />Morgen, I wish you a wonderful year filled with joy and including all the successes that your grandfather would have wanted for you. All the best also to your family and thank you again for your kind and comforting message.<br />BlessingsGuanaguanarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633889363662650322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22112793.post-50164479147253188542012-01-05T01:13:59.696-05:002012-01-05T01:13:59.696-05:00Hello,
I'm Louis' granddaughter, Morgen. I...Hello,<br />I'm Louis' granddaughter, Morgen. I was just googling Granddad's name for a school project when I ran across your post. Thank you for your kind words for my Granddad. Hearing about him makes him feel much more present and makes me feel better in my heart. I don't remember hearing about you before, but I'm glad I found your blog and your words. <br /><br />Thanks,<br />MorgenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22112793.post-9003377851624036762011-04-19T12:23:39.271-04:002011-04-19T12:23:39.271-04:00Lise,
Your presence here means a lot to us all. Th...Lise,<br />Your presence here means a lot to us all. These tributes are our earnest attempts to share with each other and anyone else who knew and loved your father, what he meant to us. There is nothing that could have prevented or postponed these expressions of warmest appreciation for his life and friendship. <br /><br />Lise, there is no need to apologise for not being able to contact us. It was in fact your having shared the information on "Sweetlime" that led to our being informed eventually. Realising that our online interactions create another bunch of relatives, I expect that we will all be considering making arrangements for our online families to be notified of events in our lives which may remove us temporarily or permanently from interaction. <br /><br />Louis is making me think long and hard about the power of touch - a word, a sound, a physical gesture, an online greeting, a vibration that does not end even when the sender is no more. We can and do change the world by what we choose to share with it. <br /><br />When I think about your father, what I feel and hear is "Om."<br /><br />Peace and blessings to you and yours.Guanaguanarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633889363662650322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22112793.post-42296741121233531852011-04-19T01:54:52.023-04:002011-04-19T01:54:52.023-04:00Dear Guanaguanare,
I am moved to tears by your po...Dear Guanaguanare,<br /><br />I am moved to tears by your post; you have such a way with words. To know that Dad's gentle nature did not go unnoticed by others brings a touch of much needed warmth to my heart. Peace be with you,<br /><br />Lise Sellier Fitzpatrick<br /> <br />P.S. We wish we could have brought news to you more quickly so as to spare you the angst of not hearing from him; unfortunately, we were unable to gain access to Dad's blogsite and email.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00665998127977180573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22112793.post-12004354744039990992011-04-18T22:26:11.118-04:002011-04-18T22:26:11.118-04:00Thanks Max,
Louis' voice was reassuring...like...Thanks Max,<br />Louis' voice was reassuring...like you said, calm and gentle and thoughtful, although he was not above becoming very passionate at times, especially about what he perceived to be wrongs done to others or to societies. He always took the time to really think about whatever it was that he was adding his opinions to and I always welcomed his input.<br /><br />I am very proud to read all the warm tributes to Louis. Like Roi, Louis proves that sincerity can extend a long and lasting embrace. <br />BlessingsGuanaguanarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633889363662650322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22112793.post-12873926198933388892011-04-18T21:39:27.231-04:002011-04-18T21:39:27.231-04:00Dear Guanaguanare,
I am terribly sorry to hear th...Dear Guanaguanare,<br /><br />I am terribly sorry to hear this news. I had only the briefest of passing interactions with Louis on this blog, I knew he was a regular presence here, and he struck me as very gentle and calm.<br /><br />The loss is something that I can feel in your words. It reminded me a little of when our mutual friend, Roi Kwabena, passed on back in 2008. I didn't learn about it until a month or more later, just accidentally, searching online, and it struck me very hard.<br /><br />This is very sad, especially for those who remain behind. I am happy that you and his friends have marked his presence by posting these wonderful tributes online, where hopefully they shall remain forever.<br /><br />Very best wishes, and condolences, to you, Louis' many friends, and Louis' family of course.<br /><br />God bless.Maximilian C. Fortehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11209329841918356753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22112793.post-49516314263741163122011-04-18T13:20:35.385-04:002011-04-18T13:20:35.385-04:00Thanks Pat,
I think Louis would have appreciated ...Thanks Pat, <br />I think Louis would have appreciated all the tributes and also would have understood all the ways in which we are now attempting to work through our grief. This table of remembrance will invite and welcome both our laughter and our tears.<br />Blessings!Guanaguanarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633889363662650322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22112793.post-65053367262083631752011-04-18T07:33:52.381-04:002011-04-18T07:33:52.381-04:00Thank you for sharing your beautiful tribute to Lo...Thank you for sharing your beautiful tribute to Louis.<br /><br />I am another of his blogger and e-mail friends, and like you, I had to wonder at where he'd disappeared to, with a sinking heart. One month to the date, I would find out that my worst fears were realised: he had died. <br /><br />I say a small farewell to him <a href="http://theenglishcottage.blogspot.com/2011/04/louis.html" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br /><br />Like you, I will dearly miss Louis.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10795820209657289652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22112793.post-76806898947679022722011-04-17T15:25:12.451-04:002011-04-17T15:25:12.451-04:00Thank you Covert Operations'78 and Pak Idrus f...Thank you Covert Operations'78 and Pak Idrus for sharing on your own blogs and for visiting and commenting here. I apologise for the delay in replying. I hope that you will understand. It really helps to have your company and to hear another voice say:<br /><br /><i>"I don't think Louis ever realised how many lives he touched. He was just happy to be himself and to be a friend, and happy that we are who we are. He didn't patronise. He didn't expect recognition or favours or gratitude. He was, and still is, one of the kindest, gentlest, humblest soul I have ever had the pleasure to have known."</i> <br /><br />That is exactly it, Covert.<br /><br />And Idrus, thank you for sharing some of the details of your friendship and meeting. I never knew that Louis had a special love for Malaysia. Everything that you said about reality, about communication on the spiritual plane, about harvesting the love that you sow is very thought-provoking and comforting. <br /><br />I feel Louis smiling through both of your comments. There are many lessons here from which I intend to benefit. Thank you so much.<br />Always blessings!Guanaguanarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633889363662650322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22112793.post-52553753768870740712011-04-17T02:46:05.825-04:002011-04-17T02:46:05.825-04:00Guanaguanare, that was a great write up of Louis. ...Guanaguanare, that was a great write up of Louis. I could not have put a better words for he is a very special person in our hearts. <br /><br />He seem to love Malaysia and kept coming for visits after visits and he has seen more of the country than some Malaysia do. He told me that whenever they feel like they would fly to Malaysia and stayed for one to two weeks. He even thought of making Malaysia his second home but destiny has other choice for him. <br /><br />We met first in cyber space and when I was living in Boston in the Summer of 2008 my youngest daughter, Asmah and I flew the whole length of the Continent to get to Seattle and there we met them. Elena and Louis came to the hotel and pick us up as though we were ald friends; to sightseeing Seattle and had lunch and took us to their beautiful home. He even ask us to stay with them. All the time we was there he would telephone me and ask whether I need transport to get around and since we had to meet other friends we just thanks him. <br /><br />Like you said Elena and Louis touches our hearts like we were more than friends. The two were special, beautiful people full of love. <br /><br />It all started in cyberspace, I told him once that since that we are a spiritual being perhaps we communicate in that plane too. To me they have only gone physically, spiritually they are still with us. Memories does not fades, it linger there and I believe forever. That my friend Guana is the reality of living, we sow loves and loves blooms giving us all happiness always. Take care.Pak Idrushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420141407304142741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22112793.post-40797952531221686372011-04-16T23:59:06.137-04:002011-04-16T23:59:06.137-04:00Dear Guanaguanare,
Many thanks for this heartfelt ...Dear Guanaguanare,<br />Many thanks for this heartfelt and moving obituary for Louis. Like you, I too wrote to Louis when his silence started to worry me. And like you, I cried like a child last night. I don't think Louis ever realised how many lives he touched. He was just happy to be himself and to be a friend, and happy that we are who we are. He didn't patronise. He didn't expect recognition or favours or gratitude. He was, and still is, one of the kindest, gentlest, humblest soul I have ever had the pleasure to have known.<br />Thank you for sharing my sorrow, my friend. I am glad to know I am no longer alone in my grief.~CovertOperations78~https://www.blogger.com/profile/05533605886607468773noreply@blogger.com