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Dear Jerry,
I have heard of your father’s death from several sources during the last two days. I am so sorry. Even though your dad retired some time ago, he maintained his friendships with people in the industry he’d known all his working life.
Many people seem to “fade away” after they retire, but that certainly wasn’t the case with your father. He had such a pleasant personality he created an image in people’s minds that endeared him to them for years. His name frequently comes up in office conversations and “story swaps.”
It must be a great comfort to you to know your father realized your deep affection for him. The newspaper clipping noted he had 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Youngsters need heroes and role models today; please tell them from one who knew your father well that their grandfather had the respect and admiration of all who knew him.
In deepest sympathy,
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