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Craig Cook
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Initially Posted - 03/05/2003 :  01:39:00  Show Profile
Hello everyone, thought you would want to know. Lou of the C25 Destiny II lost his battle with leukemia today at 4:30pm EST. He was with family at the hospital in Sharon PA.
He was one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. He and Ann were just retired......planned on spending time aboard. I can truthfully say that I am blessed to know them both. I looked forward to every day with Lou at the marina. We would talk for hours about boats, and could have talked more if our wives let us. I spoke with Lou this past Sunday morning. His thoughts were of sailing, and he asked about my family......he was that kind of person.

It's been some time since I posted here, perhaps next time I'll have better news.

Craig Cook C22 fin keel #2288 "Spindrift"
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 03/05/2003 :  09:15:30  Show Profile
Craig, Its hard to lose a good friend. The comfort is in having enjoyed the friendship and the memories that will never be lost. Hang tough.

Arlyn C-250 W/B #224
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tinob
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Response Posted - 03/05/2003 :  13:51:50  Show Profile
Craig,

Sorry to hear about Lou's passing...Didn't know the gent but walked a bit in his shoes and know something of his ordeal...my condolences to his family and wishes that the sailing where he is is the best.

Val on the hard DAGNABIT

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 03/05/2003 :  18:43:17  Show Profile
Craig,

It may be hard to imagine, but too many of us know how you feel right now. We know how you hurt, how you hurt for Lou's family, and how it shocks you into thinking about your own mortality. The circle of life affects us all.

I'm sure you're telling everyone who will listen how much you treasured Lou's companionship. That's so important to his family right now. Lou's ordeal is over, but theirs and yours have a way to go. You'll all get through it...

Spend a little more time around this place--it might help.

Warmest regards,

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT

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OJ
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Response Posted - 03/05/2003 :  20:48:06  Show Profile
Lou and Ann kept Destiny II at Davis Hollow Marina (Moraine State Park, Pittsburgh) their first season until they decided on Erie (city of.) We also had the fortunate opportunity to talk with them. Lou seemed to have a lot of plans for Destiny II (always asking lots of questions - sound familiar?) and I think Ann enjoyed his enthusiasm. We lost touch with them after they relocated to Erie.

There's a saying that is kind of a motto for the <i>racing</i> fleet on our lake that seems appropriate here:



<i><font size=5><font color=blue>The Gods do not subtract from our alotted time those hours spent sailing</font id=blue></font id=size5></i>

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MattL
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Response Posted - 03/06/2003 :  01:26:02  Show Profile
I am always thankfull that my dad and I had a great relationship. When he finally went after his 2 year bout I knew that there was nothing that was never held back adn we parted on good terms. I hope that everyone has this kind of relation ship whith there loved ones and if they don't neuture them till you do. It is well worth the joy you will have together and helps with closure when the time finally comes.
good luck and I am glad that you were such a good friend to Lou and after your and everyone elses I wish I had known him too

Matt/Brigitte Loeffler
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