Post by Dave Betcher on Jul 30, 2008 19:05:45 GMT -5
It is with great pain and a heavy heart that I bid farewell today to my partner and one of my best friends in this world, Jim "Didi" DeGregorio. He went out the way we often joked, at a softball game, doing what he did best, coaching and leading his girls.
The words are not within me at this time to express what a true friend and person Jim is. I remember the words he spoke at his daughter's wedding about wishing his father were still there to share the memories with him and his family. I know I will look back many a time now and wish Jim were still by my side to share moments and memories.
Jim is like my brother, like another father to my children, and I will always speak of him in present tense. A man like DD does not leave your life, nor do the lessons he has taught me. I will always remember MY FRIEND - MY BUDDY - THE COACH ... someone who can never be replaced or forgotten.
DD - we shared so many laughs and so many battles ... and each one brought us that much closer.
My prayers, and those of the Hawks, will always be upon you AND your family and friends, for with you my pal, friends and family are always one ... and we will always be HRP!
The words are not within me at this time to express what a true friend and person Jim is. I remember the words he spoke at his daughter's wedding about wishing his father were still there to share the memories with him and his family. I know I will look back many a time now and wish Jim were still by my side to share moments and memories.
Jim is like my brother, like another father to my children, and I will always speak of him in present tense. A man like DD does not leave your life, nor do the lessons he has taught me. I will always remember MY FRIEND - MY BUDDY - THE COACH ... someone who can never be replaced or forgotten.
DD - we shared so many laughs and so many battles ... and each one brought us that much closer.
My prayers, and those of the Hawks, will always be upon you AND your family and friends, for with you my pal, friends and family are always one ... and we will always be HRP!