Wednesday, May 16, 2007

A Fond Farewell to a Good Guy

Our darling friend, Bob Fitzer, namesake of Boston Robert Clark, has been released from his suffering. When he was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, I believe the doctor predicted three to six months.

With sheer will and determination and a refusal to give in to the cancer, Bobbo made it almost eight months. He made it long enough for Tyler and Jaci to get back to Youngstown, for Boston and Riah to get to know "Uncle Bobbo."

A few weeks ago Jaci had a talk with the children and explained that Uncle Bobbo would die soon. She said, "and when that happens, he'll live in our hearts." My darling Boston replied, "But he's already in my heart."

Bob Fitzer was greatly loved and respected by everyone who knew him, everyone who ever played alongside him in a musical ensemble, every music student who ever learned from him, and every proud citizen of Youngstown who worked and continues to work to restore the city to its former glory.

My family's life is richer for having known him and we are all deeply saddened today at his loss.

Tyler and Jaci have also made comments on their blogs.

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