Rest in Peace Gene...

We found out tonite that a dear freind of ours passed away. He will be missed by many friends, and of course his family too.

Gene was part of our "support group" friends who gather on most Tuesday nights for some sharing, libations, and the lobster and steak specials at Tubby's.

Gene is my parents age, and used to be the vice principal at the junior high school I attended waaaay back when. It took me awhile before I stopped calling him "Mr. Schmig" instead of Gene.. *L* John and Gene hunted together often... they had just planned another moose hunt for this Fall just days before Gene was found dead at his home. Gene was a dear, kind, generous friend and we miss him already.

Into your hands, O merciful Savior, we commend your servant Gene. Acknowledge, we humbly beseech you, a sheep of your own fold, a lamb of your own flock, a sinner of your own redeeming. Receive him into the arms of your mercy, into the blessed rest of everlasting peace, and into the glorious company of the saints in light. Amen.

May his soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.