au revoir mon cher Angelique

A heavy heart | Sept 28 2002 | Carlo3b

[carlo3b]

au revoir mon cher Angelique

I have the truly sad and unenviable task of reporting the loss of a gentle lamb, and fierce patriot, our own dear girl, Angelique.
Simple words cannot express the profound loss I feel. To say I have lost one of my closest and dearest friends would be to betray my own feelings, I adored this girl. Her warm sweet childlike voice, contrasted with her signature feisty repartee, and unbridled humor made her a one-of-a-kind treasure. Her combative defense of her deeply held convictions, crossed many a sword with the best of her friends including yours truly, and her few if any enemies. She was a model Mother, daughter, sister, friend, patriotic American, Franco-American and staunch defender of the principals of a Free Republic, and above all FreeRepublic itself. Angelique said what she believed, with straight talk, a savvy humor and wit, but at times with a velvet sledgehammer ....tears, that was our darling French pastry.
Pray for our sweet girl, as I will, in hopes that she has found comfort and peace in His waiting arms.
pour toujours,  mon cher Angel,  with love......... Carlo
 

[Valin]

This is really too bad.
My condolences and prayers to the family.

Oh grave where is your victory
Oh grave where is your sting.

[MinuteGal]

Your eloquent words are a tribute in themselves. You can always count on your freeper friends to keep you lifted up as best we can.

Leni

[Eagle9]

You have my condolences, carlo.

[stanz]

Carlo,
This was a very touching tribute to our friend Angelique. Although she only touched my life briefly, she will never be forgotten. I have gathered her posts and her recipes and when I have the chance to cook for someone besides myself, I will tell everyone where the real flavor came from. Her humor and warmth was a high point of my experiences at Free Republic.

[carlo3b]

If it would be okay, I'd sure like to see her celebrated on FReeper's Finest, too

It would be wonderful, please tell me if there is anything I can do...Thanks Mud

[AuntB]

Our Angelique!! This is so very sad. She was the dearest person. Thanks for pinging me, Mudboy. HeavyD will watch out for her. That memorial wall is getting too big.

[carlo3b]

Take heart. No doubt you'll meet again......

I hope you know someone else up there I can use to namedrop, you can never have enough to get an invitation Up There, perhaps your lips to Gods ear...Thank you

[afraidfortherepublic]

We shall all miss Angelique. I used to ping her often, and then our interests diverged and I didn't hear from her any more. It seems to me that there was some kind of spat that I never understood, and I was on the wrong side. May she rest in Christ's bosom.

[carlo3b]

It is so difficult to close some doors, especially one like this.

One of the hardest..Bless you my friend..

[carlo3b]

She deserves to be on the wall. It is an honor for her and an honor to us all.

It will happen, I'm sure..

[Mudboy Slim]

"That memorial wall is getting too big."

Just be thankful that JimRob's contraption made it possible to meet all these great folks and enjoy their company when they were with us!!

FReegards...MUD

[Mudboy Slim]

"please tell me if there is anything I can do"

Carlo, meet Billie and daisyscarlett...MUD

[carlo3b]

thank Heaven for the time we all had to share....

My grandmother would say to us when we were young and without much money... "having some ice cream is a lot better than having no ice cream at all... you must learn to appreciate what few pleasures you receive" Thank heaven I received so much in what turned out to be..so little time...sad

[carlo3b]

Thank you Valin...

[carlo3b]

You can always count on your freeper friends to keep you lifted up as best we can.I know, what a blessing...Thanks so much Leni

[carlo3b]

Thank you Eagle, I'll pass them on for you...

[afraidfortherepublic]

FYI

[Humidston]

Hebrews 13:2

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers,
for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.

[JulieRNR21]

So sorry to hear that our Angelique has gone.....our terrible loss is Heaven's gain.....

Angelique's spirit is as beautiful as her name....

[Billie]

Mud, we are working on this, thank you for the wonderful thought.