For Those Who Knew Phillip

[Phillip]

To Whom It May Concern,

I am David, and was Phillip's partner in business. I heard him talk often about this site, and the friends he made, so I thought I would let you know of his recent demise. In going through his computer files, I found your website.

Phil died on September 21 from a gunshot wound in the course of his employ. Unfortunately, he stuck his neck out one too many times in defense of another while working in Boston.

He mentioned you often; CR, Betsy, and apparently a young lady named Victoria. To hear him talk sometimes, I would have thought he was a relative to all of you.

Phil was a good, kind, and gentle man, and will be missed by myself as much as I'm sure his friends will miss him.

Thank You for being his friend.

Sincerely,
David

[Betsy]

David,

I have been out of town and just now got online. I am devastated to hear this news. I had been wondering where Phillip had gone recently as I had not seen him check in recently. I figured he had gotten busy with life, as we all often do at times.

Shortly after we launched Bodies and the message board, Phillip and I had spent about two hours on the phone, until it became 3am on the east coast and I needed to say goodnight. It will be a conversation I will forever keep close to my heart.

I will keep you and his family in my thoughts, especially this week as we undertake yet another educational mission on the west coast at Creating Change.

Thank-you for taking the time to share this terrible news with us.

Sadly,

Betsy

[Az1]

I guess life holds its own for all of us. I will miss Phillip and his postings here . I did not know him personally but his postings always made a person think about here and now.
I was thinking about what Betsy said about posing and not being online.
I see all the people that have registered and seldom do these people post on this site. The regulars who have nothing to fear come here quite often, I really appreciate all the postings. This site is a healing zone for some and information base for others. For me It is a place where I can try to understand others and not be ashamed of myself, thinking I am alone.
All Take Care , Az1

Muhoe

[Glenn]

David,

Thank you for letting us know. I'm too much in shock to say much else. Our thoughts are with you.

Glenn

[C-R]

David thank you for letting us know. I am still in shock after just reading this and feeling devistated as well. I really respected Phil and how he was so informative and supportive of all. It seemed that Phil and I were able to become instant friends originating at this group. He will be missed!!

God bless all,
CR