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[mizarchivist]

Bob Wright- 1948[?]-2009

Farewell, dear friend.
You were one of the best: Fighter and warrior; laborer; rock n' roller; story teller....
I loved to talk about motorcycles with you. And to hear about your travels. You were and advocate for the homeless- so outspoken and smiling even when you didn't want to.
School is cool - a motto for the kids going up to the Park St. daycare.
Smile, it's the law.
I must have seen you on that corner for about a year before I started to talk to you and my only regret was not talking to you sooner. I thought of you just about every morning before I left for work- would you be out? Was it going to rain on you today- did I already have some food for you at work? 
I was so glad for you when you finally got a real room at the assisted living place. And yet, you still liked my food better.
Whenever I was able to do a bit more for you, I was glad. What a revelation to be able to give you a little iPod so you could listen to your old favorites- Pink Floyd first and always. Janis Joplin, Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, all the good stuff of your generation. Music is my solace, and I have to believe it lightened your spirits from time to time. I'll never be able to hear Pink Floyd again without thinking of you first, and missing you. No longer an earth-bound misfit. I hope you are happy and at peace. Know that you were greatly loved and that you mattered.

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Peace to you both...