I haven’t had much to write recently. We’ve stayed in the park mostly with excursions in the area for music and entertainment, but limited because of the pandemic.
Through all of this we have kept a close connection with our childhood friend David Lovenheim. His family moved to Rochester whe we were in fifth grade. David and I went on through high school and as classmates at Brown University, He went off to Washington for law school and worked there as a Congressional Aid before returning to Rochester to move in around the corner from us.
There were years when our sole contact was two birthday calls in the Fall and times when we were together. We could be apart for a year and pick up where we left off. Recently we joined with two other Brunonians, David and Toby London and the sixsome was on zoom every week for an hour or so. We have been close with David and Toby as well lately.
As the pandemic closed around us our weekly interactions became more intense. Then David (Lovenheim is the primary reference here) got sick with a difficult malady that took his recollection of where and when he was. It took more than six months for a neurologist to identify the problem and start treatment. Once on proper treatment he began a significant recovery.
Last Fall we all decided to meet in Charlotte NC for a grand in person reunion, and grand it was. We sat around the motorhome in the nature reserve where we were camping, we dined together we rented a pontoon boat on Lake Norman and David did all the piloting. He was looking forward to getting a home on the lake when his business became successful. Now all of that is in the past. He won’t see where the business goes and he won’t have the home on the lake and we are missing a wonderful loyal friend of over 70 years.
We know at 79 we are not immortal. Many younger people look at a death at 79 and say it was a good long life. Bull Shit! We are vibrant people, blessed with reasonable health and a conviction that we still have something to give to our family, friends and communities. 79 is just another way point along the way.
I’m so sorry foryour loss, carol and paul. What a wonderful gift to have a friend like that. And what a grievous heartache to lose such a friend. May David’s memory be for a blessing. Sending my love.
When I saw the title of the post, I somehow knew who it would be about. I am so sorry to hear the news. While I did not know all of the friends that you and Jon knew at Brown, Dave was one of the special few that I did. I have fond memories of those days, and seeing his face in the list of “people you may know” on Facebook always made me smile each time it appeared. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and stay well, both of you.
I know how wonderful it is to have a friend over so many years. The shared experiences, ability to pick up where you left off, and continue to love and enjoy each other is inimitable. I hope you are soon comforted by the many good memories you share. May David’s memory be for a blessing. Hugs and love to both of you.
There is never “enough” time when it comes to good friends. Sending condolences & love.
We are sorry for your loss. We know what it is like to lose close friends and how deeply sad it is to live with. We have to go on doing the things we love but keeping the departed in our memories. Please accept our condolences. John and Roz
So unbelievably sorry Paul, we just had dinner
with them Friday night.
So sorry to hear of David’s passing Paul. Know my love and thoughts are with you. Losing dear friends is so so hard. Big big hug to you!
Love,
Judy
So sorry to read of the loss of your dear friend. I have experienced that a few times and understand how you feel.
Love, Marilyn