Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Mrs. Goertzen, Sandy, Lori, Marlyn, and their families, I wanted to express my sincere condolences for the loss of your son and brother. Brian and I became friends in our youth, and shared many interests, especially music. A couple of weeks before his passing, I phoned Brian, and we had a long discussion about many things, ranging from his deteriorating state of health to spiritual matters. As he accepted the fact that his time may be short, I offered to say a prayer for him, and assured him that with God, there is life beyond, and in relative terms, we will all be called home sooner or later. I have much admiration for the way he courageously endured the cancer treatments, and graciously accepted his fate without ever uttering a regret or a complaint, except for being frustrated that he could no longer grasp his guitar and strum it. A mutual friend called him "a gentle soul". I am fortunate to have been able to call him "friend" and I will miss him very much. Brian Romagnoli
