We had a memorial service for a friend of mine named Hal Hawk. He died Monday of a massive heart attack. It was sudden and his wife Jean and our Rector Quintin Marrow was there. The Rector just happened to be visiting them at the time. He died instantly in mid-sentence. He was only fifty-four.
On such short notice the church was packed to the rafters with his friends. If only I had half as many friends.
Hal was an exuberant and loud person. He was also giving and loving and he loved the Lord. He also loved folk music. He and his wife formed a combo consisting of various musical instruments and they played every Sunday at the second service. He would also periodically hold folk song sing alongs in the parrish hall with the words projected onto a screen for everyone to see. He also encouraged anyone who would to come up and sing solos. I did my share.
I just wanted to let you know we lost a good one and that it can happen fast and unexpectedly. Hug those near you and let them know how much they are appreciated and loved.

Craig