My grandfather, Dewey Maltese. Born 2 February, 1921. Actor, writer, Marine, military tactician and historian, doting father. Passed from this world and into the next on 27 June, 2007.
Fri, June 29, 2007 - 6:40 PM
There are falling leaves.
Although my neighbors
Are all barbarians,
And you, you are one
Thousand miles away,
There are always two
Cups at my table.
- anonymous, Tang Dynasty, China
The world is suddenly a much poorer place.
- Anna Maltese
Fri, June 29, 2007 - 6:40 PM -
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Fri, June 29, 2007 - 7:22 PM
not so poor,
look at what it has brought us in who he was in who you are |
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Fri, June 29, 2007 - 8:05 PM
*hugs*
To echo above, he must of been amazing if he has influenced you. |
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Fri, June 29, 2007 - 8:42 PM
Thank you for sharing Anna. May his spirit live in your memory and heart forever.
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Fri, June 29, 2007 - 8:58 PM
so sorry
I know there's nothing I can say that will actually bring much in the way of comfort during this time, but know that i'm always available to you for talking, hanging out, offering shoulders, and general HehHeanh-ing. I love you.
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Fri, June 29, 2007 - 9:59 PM
Not long ago, my father died. Since then, I've been finding more and more pieces of him within me - his words, gestures, and way of thinking seem to pop up all the time in my mind. The physical body is gone, but the person is still alive and well within you - albeit a bit diluted... Our ancestors live on within us.
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Fri, June 29, 2007 - 10:49 PM
Wow, what a great man he must have been. A fitting tribute of a beautiful poem. Accept a loving virtual hug from Portland, OR. I send you a special blessing on the wind tonight.
Al |
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Mon, July 2, 2007 - 11:35 AM
Wow, what a great looking guy. I can definitely see the family resemblance.
He's made his amazing transition into another life and I'm certain that one beautiful day, you will find him again. **Hugs** |
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Unsu...
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Tue, July 3, 2007 - 9:26 AM
Rest in Blessed Peace Dewey Maltese.
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Tue, July 3, 2007 - 11:09 PM
I grew up Roman Catholic (the Irish flavor) and although I have pretty soundly rejected just about everything about it, there are a couple things that stuck. One is The Litany of the Saints. It's basically a call-and-response Gregorian chant, that calls upon the saints by name to ask for a blessing. It seems to me it's a fundamental human response, to honor and call upon the ancestors.
I hope this transition isn't too painful for you, and Dewey Maltese can take his place of honor in your own Litany of Saints. Omnes sancti Angeli et Archangeli, Omnes sancti beatorum Spirituum ordines, intercedite pro nobis Dewey Maltese, ora pro nobis |
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Tue, July 10, 2007 - 8:43 PM
Sorry for your loss :(
Anna - can't believe it. He was a great man. My memories of him, although from long ago, are of a man who was intelligent, kind hearted, loving person. I spent two weeks with him and your grandmother when I was 11 and cherish the memories. Please pass along my condolences to the entire Maltese / Schwartz family. By the way we are related. Your grandmother, Betty (my Great Aunt) was the sister of my Grandfather Ed Schwartz. Not sure which of Betty’s daughters is your mother. I've kept in touch with Christy - is she mom or aunt? Love to chat sometime. Tony Bucci
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Sat, August 18, 2007 - 2:13 PM
in belated memory..
Anna.. it's a bit late but just read this and wanted to send my condolences out to you on your grandpa's passing. :( I'm certain his spirit will be there while out on the playa this year. You and Phoenix Project have a great burn night.. and I'll be thinking of ALL of you during that week. with smiles... ~A~ |
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Sat, October 13, 2007 - 10:19 PM
Wow...
what an amazingly regal man he was.....
the fruit don't fall far..... Remember, my neighbor, I'm here if you ever wanna "hang" in Valencia! -Jerri |
