11/09/2020
Yesterday, we received heartbreaking news. Our dear friend suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. He was taken too soon. He still had so much more to give to the world.
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Bert was the type of friend who would literally drop everything to help you. He never forgot a holiday, birthday, or important day. He always called instead of texting. My conversations with Bert were always on such a deeper level. A text simply wouldn't suffice.
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He was the most positive person I have ever met. No matter what was happening in his life, he remained positive...even if he didn't want to!
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Last night I went to his Instagram and was drawn to one of his posts about Faith. Bert wasn't a man of organized religion but of deep, deep faith in the unknown. His post says, "Faith...it does not make things easy, it makes them possible." He wrote below this picture, "It's funny how often I have to say this to myself. So true". He was a man of faith in that things will work out the way they are supposed to. Keep working hard, loving, supporting, and understanding your fellow human neighbors and it will all work out.
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He really filled a part of my heart that went dark when my Mom passed. He filled the gap on holidays, birthdays, and just every time I needed him. Every voicemail from him is so warm and loving.
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As my wonderful friend .technoviking put it, he had more faith in his friends than they would about themselves. He saw that bright shining light in all of us. He never gave up. He always had a smile on his face. He loved fiercely. He had the goofiest side to him with people he was close with. He knew how to say just the right thing when all hope seemingly was lost.
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I literally can't believe you're gone, Bert. The world truly lost such a special soul. My only comfort is in knowing he's with his Momma now. I love you forever Bert. Thank you for being family to Rico, Leo, and I. We miss you terribly. We love you with all of our hearts.
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Life is too short. Love harder. Forgive faster. Move on quicker.
If you have your HEALTH and/or LOVE you are much richer than you think.
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I love you all.
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Rest in Power, beautiful friend