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[Spridgets] Paul's Passing

Subject: [Spridgets] Paul's Passing
From: 72spridget at gmail.com (David Lieb)
Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:42:06 -0500
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> while I think that it's a great idea, my experience with something similar
> with the SAAB club is that it's a meaningful award for a short period of
> years and after that the meaning is lost and no one knows why the award is
> being given.  Maybe an annual reminder on this list for those who knew him.

Human memory is short and none of us like to dwell on reminders of our
own brevity. An award cannot convey immortality, no matter how hard we
wish. Perhaps Jay's suggestion of a toast in his honor at the Midget
50th is the most meaningful thing we can do.
David L

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