FW: [Fredslist] Formica I tribute to Phil Courtney

[Linda Queenie Newman]

Good Morning Along the Network,

Please see thank you from Phil Courtney's wife, Linda who is now an e-mail
member of the tribe.

Best,

Queenie 


Linda R. Newman
 
Third Generation Insurance Broker
 
lindarnewman at verizon.net

-----Original Message-----
From: Linda S. Courtney [mailto:linc1 at ptd.net] 
Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 12:34 AM
To: Linda Queenie Newman
Subject: RE: [Fredslist] Formica I tribute to Phil Courtney

Queenie--
I cannot thank you and the Gotham members enough for that heartfelt tribute
to Phil--I know he was watching and loved every minute of it.  I must tell
you we all went home to Phil's sister's house and watched the Gotham Karaoke
tape of Phil and there was not a dry eye in the livingroom but we are so
grateful for that gift, along with others you have all so generously given.
I just got  home to Pennsylvania this evening and as soon as I get settled
in, I will send a more appropriate "Thank you" to the group.  I feel as
though we've lost Phil but are no longer alone.--as I said we found a new
circle of friends.  Please thank Mike for helping Ryan open up--it was nice
to see him react to someone outside the family--you don't know how much that
means to me.  I truly  apologize for our late arrival but unfortunately
Phil's family is not always organized and timely and Phil once told me that
I'll be late for my own funeral and I damn well plan on it!!!  Thank you for
all your care and concern.  I was truly blessed with Phil and now I will
continue to have his friends and those who loved him.  I am so tired that I
need to end this but I will be in touch very soon.
Regards to all and love and friendship to you Queenie...Goodnight, Linda  

P.S.--Marc Horowitz will be a wonderful addition and will probably do great
work for the Journal--he is an excellent writer (almost as good as Phil!)!


Linda Queenie Newman <lindarnewman at verizon.net> said:

> Hello Along the Network,
> 
> I am proud to be a Gothamite and especially proud to have participated 
> today.  I agree with Ed's eloquent words.
> 
> At the end of the meeting, I "introduced" Mike Millis to Phil's 
> college aged son for mentoring and it looks like a match.
> 
> We did miss our Fearless Co-Founder Fred; however, we captured the 
> moment on film and although I was the photographer by default, I 
> immediately pressed Mike Landrum into service so I know the pictures will
be fine.
> 
> It was a very special circuit ride to say the least.
> 
> On a lighter note, Marc Horowitz attended as he and Phil were partners 
> and guess what:  it wasn't our very own Marc Horowitz.  Phil's Marc 
> asked me about joining so it is possible that Gotham will have two Marc
Horowitz's.
> 
> Gothamly,
> 
> Linda, Co-Chair
> Mentoring Program and Friend of Phil's
> 
> Linda R. Newman
>  
> Third Generation Insurance Broker
>  
> lindarnewman at verizon.net
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: fredslist-bounces at gothamnetworking.com
> [mailto:fredslist-bounces at gothamnetworking.com] On Behalf Of Edward 
> Bienstock
> Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 3:40 PM
> To: fredslist at gothamnetworking.com
> Subject: [Fredslist] Formica I tribute to Phil Courtney
> 
> Hello Gotham,
> 
> I think I am not alone in being deeply touched by the lunchtime 
> tribute to Phil Courtney. Done only as Gotham can, it  was a true 
> display of the Gotham spirit, & that we in Gotham truly are family. I 
> am honored to have been able to participate. I shall never forget the 
> tribute, the kind words spoken, & shall especially always remember Phil.
> 
> Sincerely, Ed Bienstock
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