We lost a good one last night

wroughtn_harv · Mar 3, 2006

When I got in tonight there was an email from Lisa (tractorwidow) informing me that Leo (LWFrisk) passed away last night.

JerryG · Mar 3, 2006

Sorry to here about Leo. The only way that I knew him was his posting here, but he seemed like a fine person. Our thoughts and prayers will be with Lisa.

txdon · Mar 3, 2006

Really sorry to hear that Harvey. He seemed to really love your zest for life, I think that is what gave him strength the last couple of years. Our thought and prayers go out to Lisa.

Bird · Mar 3, 2006

Harvey, I'm sure sorry to hear that Leo is gone. I've been reading very little on TBN the last week or two, and getting very little sleep, because the rest of the time I've been at the nursing home with my Mother, and she passed away about 8:30 yesterday morning. And the hospice folks have informed my brother-in-law in your city that his wife won't live more than 2 more weeks maximum, so we were over there this afternoon. I guess those things are to be expected when you get to be our age, but it ain't easy.

JerryG · Mar 3, 2006

Bird,
I don't know what it is about this time of year, but it seems like we lose more at this time. I am sorry to hear about your mother. No matter how old you are or how long that they have been sick, it is still one of the hardest things in the world to lose a parent. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.

wroughtn_harv · Mar 4, 2006

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom Bird. I know you were close.

It's terrible about your sister in law also. If there's anything I can do please don't hesitate to call.

wroughtn_harv · Mar 4, 2006

Thank you Don.

http://www.harveylacey.com was Leo's passion. In fact it wasn't until lately that I've even visited it beyond checking out the number of visitors.

I posted my pictures and words on TBN or another site and Leo would capture them and transfer them to harveylacey.com. He'd tell me how big the site was, so many gig of this or that, and how many pictures etc were on line. The only thing that I sent directly to him was the Viet Nam stuff.

Some of the guys from my first outfit in Nam had contacted me and we were talking about having a website. I asked Leo if we could add it to mine for awhile. He insisted and we were able to get the stuff from the original 267 Signal website along with a bunch of pictures other guys sent Leo up.

I've got a bunch of pictures and some neat stories on a project I'm on right now. I've hesitated starting another project thread here with it because it's going to be different without Leo being involved.

I used to call him on my way home. He'd ride along with me and Lucy and we'd talk about everything from life in general to how to do a project in just enough of a different way to make it unique.

I miss those moments terribly.

MF1455v · Mar 4, 2006

Harvey, sorry to here about Leo. Our thoughts are with Lisa. Leo will be missed by all.

MossRoad · Mar 4, 2006

Harv,
Sorry to hear of your good friend passing. I've visited that website a few times and really like it. Time to go back for another visit.

MossRoad · Mar 4, 2006

Bird,
Sorry to hear about your mom.

David G.

ronjhall · Mar 4, 2006

Sorry to hear about Leo's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lisa.

ronjhall · Mar 4, 2006

Bird
Sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

DannyD · Mar 4, 2006

Oh, man I have missed some things. Guys, so sorry to hear about these that have passed away. It is never easy to say goodbye that last time. I saw my dad the last time he knew anyone was around, but missed his last breath on Jan 1, 2004.

Harv, how about that pond project? Is that going to continue on this year? I had been to the site a few times, really enjoyed the work you guys had on it.

Bird, very sorry to hear about your Mom. I know that has to be tough. I know it will be for me when Mom's time comes to leave this world.

escavader · Mar 4, 2006

To the family of LEO W FRISK,I am sorry for your loss.As a member of TRACTOR BY NET,LEO we salute you.May god bless all the friends and family.
THE BICKFORD FAMILY

escavader · Mar 4, 2006

BIRD,
Iam very sorry for the loss of your mother.It gives me a chill just thinking about losing a parent.On top of this ,you have another family member not well,GOD does work in mysterious ways.You are in our thoughts and prayers ,we are sorry for your loss.
THE BICKFORD FAMILY

jinman · Mar 4, 2006

Lisa, I feel like you will eventually read this thread, and when you do, be assured that we all saw the love for you in Leo's eyes in the pictures Harvey posted. That's one memorable picture I have of him in my mind where he was with you and that's how I will remember him. He was blessed to have the joy of your love. I hope you will find some solace in knowing how happy you made him, and that will far outlive the grief of this moment.

Harvey, thanks for all your posts about Leo and this news. Leo was a true friend. What more could be said of a man?

jinman · Mar 4, 2006

Bird, I know what you sacrificed to be with your Mom in her last years. How lucky she was to have a loving son like you. Feel certain that if there is anything I can do, all you have to do is ask. You and your family are in Kathy's and my thoughts.

CT_Tree_Guy · Mar 4, 2006

Harvey - I'm so sorry that you've lost such a good friend.

I found this thread, aptly called A celebration of life. It contains some great pictures Leo, Lisa and you. Leo looks like a very kind and gentle soul, and has quite a twinkle in his eye. Funny how you can tell so much about someone from just a couple of pictures.

Lisa, I'm very sorry that Leo has been taken from you. I hope that the many happy memories that can never be taken away will help you through this tough time.

And Bird ... what does one say to someone who has just lost his mother, the person who brings us into the world and devotes so much time, energy and love to us. All I can say is that I'm very sorry, and that my thoughts are with you. Hang in there.

John

billbill1 · Mar 5, 2006

Bird and Harv, so sorry to hear of both of your loses. Tough losing anyone that is special to you, relative or friend. I lost my Dad 9 years ago and still have very fond memories and think of him often. I wish comfort to you both.

8NTX · Mar 5, 2006

Bird, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. It's been 9 years for me and it still seems like yesterday.

Harv, I'm also sad to hear of Leo's death, although we knew it was imminent. I know he was a great friend and you will have some great memories there.

Steve