I knew Tom from the Idaho shows and am really saddened by the news. Tragedies like this, although saddening to the heart, help us to appreciate the value of life and not take for granted those who mean something to us. Thanks, Joyce, for the news, as it may have taken awhile to reach us. We all appreciate what you bring to our little 'community' here, and our sympathies are with you and all of those close to Tom.
I just happen to be an 'ol pack-rat when it comes to saving stuff, and I have many of Tom's posts to the vfb. I've been reading them and reflecting on the man that wrote them. He had one of the best listening ears on the vfb, and always was supportive of others. He was never verbose (like me), but said what he had to say in direct, simple ways that let you know he was there for you. Just an example of one of his replies to a post concerning a lister 'problem': >Greetings ****! > Let me be first to say that I was not offended, and hey, what are friends for? If we can lend an ear, give >you a shoulder, or an outlet to vent if something has upset you, I for one, am there for ya! Rather, it's >whether we and you will find it in our hearts to forgive THEM for putting YOU through this...! Glad you >didn't actually leave the list. :-) >Hang in there! >Tom Tully Supportive friends like Tom are rare and precious, and I will remember him this way. Oh yeah, and he had a GREAT sense of humor. Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joyce's crafts and flies" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2004 8:12 PM Subject: [VFB] re: death of Tom Tully > If you didn't know, Dr. Tom Tully was killed in Montana. Here's the rest of > the sad - tragic and totally needless death > of Dr. Tom Tully ... > > http://www.havredailynews.com/articles/2004/06/04/local_headlines/crash.txt > > >
