My heart is broken with the loss of my dear friend Russell. Over the last seventeen years, Russ has been my friend through thick and thin. He was there on my first day of work at Marsh, which was my first job. He showed me the "ropes" and immediately I knew what a good person he was. He invited me into his home where I met his beautiful family: Fran, Chris and Jen. He lived his life as a devoted husband and father (and proud dog owner!), someone I would have liked to have had as my father.
He was there for me in my lowest times and celebrated my wedding with me. Years passed and I became a parent. he would laugh when I would tell him stories about my three kids. He would reminisce about Chris and Jen and tell me to enjoy my kids now - they grow too fast.
The past two years was so rough on him, but he never complained. No matter how bad his day was, he always managed to laugh or joke about something. It was so hard to watch what he and his family were going through. I am somewhat comforted to know that he is no longer in pain.
I feel honored to have known him and to call him my friend. I will always remember his courageous spirit and the love he had for his family. I will miss him dearly.</b></font><br><br>
