Tribute to an Irreplaceable Man

[allysther]

Thank you all so much for being a part of this.  Feel free to continue to add to this entry or to add to any other entry.  You made my father smile, and continue to give my mother comfort.  Thank you. -Quijana

To All Our Friends-

Hilton, the laughing brown eyed man, the teller of tales, the universal gypsy, the truly gentle man,  is in the process

Comments

[anonymous]

When think of Quijana's Dad, I feel his generous spirit, which infected everything and everyone around him.

David Emenheiser

[allysther]

Barbara Schaffer Vicki's love, twin brother, friend, iridescent, joyous, weaver of tales or should it be welder of tales? Trees, giver of roots, gather of friends, forever loved, Artist, welder, Nap taker, bourbon, brother-in-law! HILTON!!!

Estee Sheppard Splendid hugger, he who savors life, life’s best student, story teller, puckish humor, immaculata, cherished, i think i'll have a beer,

Moira Creel Forever friend, helper of the needy, lender, fun, witty, compliment giver, sweetheart, wonderful man!

Hilton

[allysther]

I find my self at a bit of a loss for words to express my connection to Hilton. Hilton became my friend instantly at head house. From that moment in time we have shared public and personal experiences that have linked us in love now, forever and beyond.
When I look inside myself Hilton is there; when I think of how I became who I am today Hilton is there; when I laugh at something, enjoy a meal or have a moment of clarity, I feel Hilton's presence and influence. Part of me is Hilton and part of Hilton is me.
I love him.

Armond

[anonymous]

I have never had the pleasure of meeting Quijana’s family - like many, I am part of Quijana and Wendall’s wide circle of friends accumulated through the Army. But I can’t help feel in some way that I know them - because I know the wonderful daughter they raised to be a warm, open, independent woman who, like a pied piper, collects friends and extended family everywhere she goes, and who is in turn raising a warm, open, independent son who likewise collects friends and extended family where ever he goes. When I think about lives lived, a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson always comes to mind, “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you lived. This is to have succeeded.” To your father I would

Hilton

[anonymous]

There are many things to say about Hilton, but I would like to start out simple and leave an acrostic poem.

H- Hilarious
I- Intellectual
L- Lovable
T- Tender
O- Outrageous
N- Nutty

Re: Hilton

[allysther]

I love this! Thank you. You did not sign your name, so I hope you come back and tell us who you are. Thank you for the smile.

Hilton

[anonymous]

artist warm smile.

Barb Neal