Published in the Times Herald-Record on 1/11/2005. Guest Book
My Dad / Andrea (Gibbs) Linthicum (daughter 1st in line) He could walk into a room and command attention from all without saying a word. So impressive he was and commanding in presence, yet so fragile. His fragility was known only to his immediate family. If you met him on the street, your impression would immediatetely be don't mess with with this man he might cause you much undue harm and bodily damage. Oh don't think he couldn't, I witnessed first hand what he could do should someone come up against his family. And his family didn't stop at just those of us that were blood. Were you a "friend" you also were family. He took the definition of "protector" to heart.
He loved totally and fought totally. Both physically and emotionally. There will never be any man in my life that can equal the man he was . There is no definition that trully can be put to words to define "Harry", my dad. He was by no means without fault. He was also by no means anything less than "MY DAD". He was always there when needed, and I will miss that person.
In our last conversation I made him laugh, he hated that because it would cause him to cough too much, but his laugh was infectious, and he welcomed the ability to be able to laugh at life. I guess that part I definitely inherited from him.
I miss him already. I wanted him to know that I forgave him all of his imperfections and judged not any longer. All I wanted from "Daddy" was for him to be happy and be greatful of all that he had. He has achieved that now, I am certain.
So I smile at the sky, a tear dropping only out of my own selfishness that he not be gone, and I know in my heart that NOW he is fulfilled and happy and without pain any longer, emotionally and physically, and that he is surrounded in the next life by those that he loved and loves and is simply waiting for the rest of us to join him one day.
Dad....... I so love you, I know you are at peace now, whole and loved by the great creator of all things, and someday soon we will see each other again and laugh once more. I LOVE YOU! Andrea your first born.
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Guest Book for (Found as an option from the Obituaries the Times Herald Record) Harry W. Gibbs
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January 13, 2005 Please accept my condolences on the lost of a wonderfully funny gentleman. I am a nurse in the Emergency Room at Horton and have taken care of Harry numerous time. He always seemed to have a smile and a warm hug for me. I am truly saddened by your lost. May God be with you at this time. Toni Bolduc Toni Bolduc (Mongaup Valley, NY ) covenant@warwick.net
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- January 13, 2005 Dear Vicki, On behalf of the office staff of The Medical Diagnostic Group (Dr Fletcher's office staff) I would like to express my deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. On a personal note, I want you to know how you and Harry touched my heart. If there is anything I can do for you, please don't hesiatate to call me. You and your family are all in my thoughts and prayers. Very Sincerely Yours, Deb Deb Simpson (Middletown, NY ) DDEBS03@aol.com
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- January 11, 2005 Vicki, I don't know if you remember me but I am one of the waitresses that waited on you and Harry on a regular basis at Plum's. I am so sorry to hear about Harry. I enjoyed his company and was always pleased to serve him. He was an incredible man with such a big warm heart. I loved sitting and listening to all of his stories and always welcomed the wisdom of life he often shared with me. He is in heaven where all angels like him belong, though he will be sadly missed. God bless you and I will keep you in my prayers. With all of my love, Lisa Lisa Verdicchio-Siebold (Boca Raton, FL ) lisasiebold@clubstaffing.com
CONDOLENCES FOR THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS / Denise Harris (None)
I am sorry to learn of your loss. I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends. I know that Mr. Harry Gibbs will be missed and mourned by all who loved him. You have many wonderful memories to cherish, hold on to them, for all has not been forgotten. In God's word the Bible at John 5: 28 & 29 the words of Christ Jesus is comforting: "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out..." Yes, Almighty God, Jehovah, through his Son, Christ Jesus has promise to resurrect, or bring back to life, our dearly beloved ones into a beautiful Paradise earth.(Luke 23: 43, Psalms 37: 29). All of God's promises we can trust, for it is impossible for Him to lie.-Hebrews 6: 18. May you rely on the 'Father of tender mercies, the God of all Comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulations'. 2 Cor. 1: 3, 4. Once again, you have my sincere condolences.
Father's Day / Andrea (First Born Daughter of 4 )Read >>
Father's Day / Andrea (First Born Daughter of 4 ) Dad~
The build-up to this day has been especially hard. I really didn't want to see it be here. Somehow, I figured, well maybe if I ignore it, I will get by, and act as if it never existed.
I know that your grandchildren miss you terribly. I catch Lea every once in awhile, grieving silently. I am concerned about Re though. He is so involved in making himself distant & then telling others not to be angry, yet, I know he is simply seeking a crutch to get him past his own hurt.
I on the otherhand, always the so-called "ROCK" of the sisters, the first of your 4, am feeling myself lost. I have not the time for the mundane anymore, no patience is found for anything seemingly of no consequence. I just would prefer to roll up in a ball in a corner somewhere, and let life just do it's thing.
People say it will take time. Things will get better. And I know they all mean well. Yet the words mean nothing to me right now. I just want my Dad back. I need to be able to let him know I Love Him,, and for him to be able to acknowledge that he knows it. My last words to you, were said as you laid in a coma, and I hoped you heard me. If Heaven truly is, as we have been taught, then you know I Love and miss you and this Father's Day is... for lack of a better way to put it , quite upsettting. I miss you terribly, & Happy Father's Day to you!!!!!
Love Always & Eternally!!!!!! Andrea Lea
(It is 5 months and 12 days since you began your REAL journey and returned home to our "Father's" house. I know it's selfish on our part, really I do, but we needed your honery butt here still!!)Close
"i'm very sorry for your loss"/ Jessica Carrillo (i'm just a website visitor)Read >>
"i'm very sorry for your loss"/ Jessica Carrillo (i'm just a website visitor)
I'm sorry for this mans family i bet he was as nice and as sweet as he looks." well just know there's a reason for everything but i bet he loves you more right now than he ever did. so just take care!!!!!!!
Dedicated to my Father--"DADDY'/ Hillary Gibbs (daughter)Read >>
Dedicated to my Father--"DADDY'/ Hillary Gibbs (daughter)
It is exactly a month today- you have departed your Love Ones... We all Missed and Loved you dearly... I'am so very thank-ful your eldest daughter came across this wonderful creation on this computer thing... I was one not to utilize the computer until now- I was born a ''lil'' old fashion from the old school... I would like the Whole Wide World to know how much - Harry W. Gibbs was Loved...
I'am going to dedicated the readin that i read at you memorial service on your Birthday- January 13th,2005...
It was from a book named- Healing into Life and Death This particular reading couldn't have been any more perfect than the actual experienced i went through the nineteen days you was hospitilized besides the greatest battle you fought of eighteen years of "Cancer".
A MEDIDATION OF LETTING GO
Let your attention come to the breath. Not the thought of the breath, but the direct sensation of the breath, as it comes and goes by itself. Let the awareness be soft and open, making contact with each breathe without the least interference. Experience the natural tides of the breath, as it comes and goes. Let the breath be completely natural and free. In no way held by the mind. Just the breath breathing itself. Sensations arising,instant to instant, in the vast spaciousness of awareness.
My Dad / Patricia Gibbs (Daughter "The Baby")Read >>
My Dad / Patricia Gibbs (Daughter "The Baby") My Dad, there is so much to say about My Dad. He was definitly one of a kind - " One Only". He battled many demons thru his life on Earth. He was a tough man but also a soft man. He was quite intelligent and very wise. He made me into the woman I am. His talks and direction helped me to battle every opstacle bought my way. Help me not to give up when so many of times I wanted to. His praise and just being proud of me helped me on to feeling proud of myself. My dad, I love you very much, may not have said it much, but he knew.
You are my "Guardian Angel".
You are at Peace now, you have definitly done your job here and now it's your time to have "Peace".
I love you Daddy!!! I miss you deeply and the twins miss you deeply they ask for their Papa, but I know you are watching over us everyday and one day we will see you again, and you will come visit us in our dreams.
XOXOXOXO Your Daughter "Pat" #4, the last, the baby of your daughters. Close
Dedication to Papa & given at the Memorial Service on 01/13/2005 / Lea Linthicum (grandaughter)Read >>
Dedication to Papa & given at the Memorial Service on 01/13/2005 / Lea Linthicum (grandaughter)
When it's cold you'll be our warmth When it rains, you'll be our shelter Whenever I dream we'll reunite In my heart you're there
When I close my eyes due to stress, I'll see your face and be at rest
Would we be okay when you left?, death was the final test
Though you could not speak, we know you said good-bye
The world isn't lonely, because I know you wouldn't want it to be
Memory brings me joy, Our long talks and your advice You'll still guide my life Your inspiration keeps me strong When life deals me trouble you'll steer me away from wrong
Some may say you left a wife, four daughters and eight grandchildren, but we know better
We know your protective ways, you went first to make sure it's okay when we come So you tested the waters first Your life held more than just your dreams It held all of your aspirations for us
When God carries us through our struggles we know you're going to carry us with him
Now instead of two footprints I'll see three because I know you'll always walk with me
My Angel / Lea Linthicum (Grandaughter)
Thank you Papa for always believing in me and encouraging me to always succeed. I promise that I will accomplish everything we talked about. I hope you're at peace.I will always remember your nickname for me "My Lea". I will always be Papa!
Miss you! / Sarahrose Greco (Granddaughter)Read >>
Miss you! / Sarahrose Greco (Granddaughter)
I know God has a reason for everything and I know at the moment they don’t make sense to me, but I feel blessed to have had you in my life.I am praying for you Papa and I know you are looking out for each and every single one of us.You meant (still do) so much to me in my life and I’m going to miss you tremendously.You were always there for me and my brother’s, you believed in us and we will always remember that.I will miss our talks, I will miss your presence, and I will miss you!You were so loved by your family and friends that no one will forget what an incredible person you were, especially to me!God bless you and I Love you, Papa!
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