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Ronald Fontaine - Grandfather (Mom's Father) : You can click on my grandfather's
picture to get more information on him and the relationship I shared with him. He was the 2005 Pich' Award Winner for
Most Inspirational to The Pich'. Later after his passing in 2006 the award was named after him.
Joyce and James Hayes - Great Aunt and Uncle (Mom's Mother's Brother and Wife) :
They passed away seperatly but not far apart. Which is very fitting because these two were always together as they are
now. I was not very close with them, but I know that I have a alot in common with Uncle Jimmy. I often saw
the pair in the mall and I miss running in to them there.
Deborah J. Horne - Rachael's Mother : Rachael has always
been an important person in my life and therefore her family was as well. Deb was a valued member of the community at
Essex High School as a science teacher, yet also found the time to be a great wife, and mother. For more on my thoughts
around the time we lost Mrs. Horne please click here: Remembering Deborah J. Horne
William Kolasch - Teacher : Mr. Kolasch was my 4th grade teacher, and I was apart
of his first ever class. He was always ultra-nice to me in school and even consoled me after the Broncos took brutal
beatings in the Super Bowl. I'll never forget his kind smile and the way he loved the kids. He was one of the
best teachers I've ever had because he was one of the first teachers who took the time to get to know the kids for more than
just student purposes. He lost a battle with cancer and will be missed by everyone.
Clifford Michels - Co-Worker : Cliff worked at UVM with me. I saw him alot
when I first started working there in the mornings but the last few years I simply saw him at games. He was an avid
fan. He told me alot about his days in the service and always loved to talk about his Yankees. Cliff was a nice
old guy who loved to conversate and teach while he spoke. I took over Cliff's areas and keys after he passed and thus
I think about him often.
Michael S. Murphy - Boss and Friend : I worked for Mike who co-owned Custom Courier
for a few years. He and I had a great relationship as we worked closely together for the three-man company. Mike
lost a battle with cancer. Work was never the same after he was gone. He was the first person I knew that was
a non-relative to pass away. I had a hard time dealing with the fact that he'd never be around anymore. It was
weird to me to see someone everyday and then all of the sudden just have them be gone. When I think about how early
his life ended and the family he left behind I always think about how unfair it was and how maybe indeed the good do die young.
Bernard J. Piche Sr. - Grandfather (Dad's Father) : My grandfather and I were never
really that close as he lived most of the time in Florida. I don't have as many fond memories with him as I would like
to have. However I cherish the times I did get to see him and know that he always cared and loved me very much.
Besides anyone who could steal my grandmothers heart has to be one of the best fellas God ever made.
Donald H. Piche - Great Uncle (Dad's Father's Brother) : I don't recall to much
about Uncle Donald before he had a stroke. But I remember that his spirit was always there. Despite being able
to talk well he would still try to crack jokes around the holidays, and be his jovial self. Shortly after his passing
I won, the WPT's "Big Game" trophy, which I named after him.
Donald E. Shangraw - Uncle (Dad's Sister's Husband) : Uncle Donnie was the guy who
taught me to swim. He was one of the main reasons I ever went hunting. He was a happy care-free fella who made
friends wherever he went. He was what many people would call a "character". My Uncle was one of the first people
I lost in my family while I was old enough to remember. He is forever loved and missed.
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