"Reid was a big jovial, lovable man.
His timing on stage was impeccable.
We can feel blessed we knew Reid Stewart..."
- Gary Raze
"Reid loved laughing, judging,
long island ice teas,
the Oregon
Ducks, and his barbershop family...
He had it all...
The Barbershop
Harmony Society benefited
mightily from Reid's presence."
- Mel Knight
"...We are Reid's "Mr. Holland's Opus"..."
- Mary Lovick
"...in my life, I have never laughed
longer, harder, or more often
than I have with my friend, Reid...."
- Rich Miller
"...my friend, Reid...."
- Bill Frazier
"...My friendship with Reid was unique...
he was a guy that gave me the
confidence
I needed to excel and for
that he remains a dear friend......."
- Steve Marin
"...he touched a lot of people's
hearts and we should all feel blessed......"
- Tim McCormick
"Reid had a great way of
reaching out and touching
people...
- Bob Cox
"...Reid. We had you on this earth
for 61 years. Much too short ...
I love you..."
- Randy Stewart |
A LETTER FROM HEAVEN ..
To my dearest family,
some things Id like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from Heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because Im out of sight.
Remember that I am
with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly, you are part of my plan.
There is so much that we can do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you , you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and Id like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who is in sorrow and in pain;
Then you can say to God at night....My day was not in vain.
And now I am contented... that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick them up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go...from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going...you're coming here to me.
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"Many of us were deeply touched
by Reid....All you have to do is
decide what to do with the time
you are given (JR Tolkien) and I
like what Reid did with his allotted time..."
- Hardin King
"Reid would always be so
constructive and supportive
with a huge smile on his face...
He was the kind of person the
Society looked for...He made a
difference in the lives of the people
he touched..."
- Jim DeBussman
"...Reid was a friend...let's
start with that - Reid was a friend..."
- Jerry Harrison
"The one and only Reid...there is
a lifetime of memories..a huge
smile in my heart as that's what Reid
had for all..."
- Kevin Stephens
"...Reid was my brother Matt and
my uncle. He always would take us
places when we were little.
He was a
gentle giant and I miss him......"
- Alicia Stewart
"...the thing I remember most is
Reid's bubbly laugh. I was
fortunate that Reid shared that
with me
in an important time
in my life. Thank you,
Reid. I love you..."
- Cindy Greaves
"..we must have an empty chair at our
next gathering to honor our departed
brother.
We will miss you, Reid,
and may God hold you in the palm of his hand........"
- Mel McMichael
(Australia)
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