29 March 2012

A Sad Week

Tom Gardner
It's been a sad week, kids. A dear friend of mine passed away.  I am going to miss him terribly and daily. Tom Gardner, retired Navy, retired Charleston Police Officer, hospital volunteer and good friend to many, was my sidekick in so many projects. For every hair-brained idea I had, he'd ponder for a few minutes, announce how he thought we could pull it off and we did. The only reason I am ever in a picture is because he was a Navy Photographer and would take the camera and turn it on me.

As much as I am relieved that he won't have to suffer, selfishly I am having a bdd time with this and I know I am not alone. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and called today. Let's help each other through this. My sympathy to his family, Gary & Reggie and his sweetheart Diane.
Thomas Henry Gardner:  Thomas Henry Gardner CHARLESTON - The relatives and friends of PHC Thomas Henry Gardner, USN (Ret) are invited to attend his funeral services Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Live Oak Memorial Gardens with military honors. The family will receive friends this Friday from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway where a Fleet Reserve Service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, Building Fund, 3075 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414. 

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh, so very deeply sorry Joan :(
Sometimes life isn't fair. He looks like a wonderful person!

sandy

Melanie Christine said...

I'm so sorry for your loss, Joan. My heart goes out to you and Mr. Gardner's family & friends.

Kate said...

He must have been a wonderful friend, Joan! It's a sad time for you, but try to savor the memories and fun times; it's the only option that makes any sense when someone whom you love dies. My thoughts will be with you during this trying time.

brattcat said...

how wonderful a friend. how deep a loss. our thoughts are with all those he touched.

Lowandslow said...

You're lucky to have had such a great friend. I'm sure you'll honor his memeory forever.

S

Rick said...

He always had a smile in the halls of St Francis. He will be missed.

Anonymous said...

Sorry, Joan. Hugs and hot tea from me to you.

- Marcheline

Pixel Peeper said...

I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a true gem.

Les said...

I am sorry you have lost a friend Joan.

Charlestonjoan said...

Thanks Sandy. He left quite a gap.

Charlestonjoan said...

Thanks Melanie. It has been a sad week. Just got back from the visitation.

Charlestonjoan said...

I am trying! They are burying him in his black tie and tux. He looks like he expects a good time. :)

Charlestonjoan said...

Thanks brattcat.

Charlestonjoan said...

I am lucky. He made the most of his time with us.

Charlestonjoan said...

He had a little trouble saying "no" to anything so he was involved in it all. :)

Charlestonjoan said...

Thanks Marcheline. The perfect remedy.

Charlestonjoan said...

He really was. We were very lucky.

Charlestonjoan said...

Yes, darn it. It's been a sad week. The funeral is tomorrow.

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your friend... he was lucky to have you too! He sounds like he was an amazing person! We all need to be a bit more like him...