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["Lon J. Rombough" <lonrom@hevanet.com>]

Title: Re: [NAFEX] Fwd: [CoolFruit] A dear friend has fallen,  Henry Converse

This is sad news indeed.  For anyone priveleged to know Henry, he is an individual of the first water.  Letters from him are unique, with the shorthand system of writing he uses, which takes more than a little getting used to.  It sounds as if there will be no more such letters, no matter what the outcome of his stroke.  He has left a large shadow.
-Lon Rombough
> >    A dear friend to many of us as been stricken (with a Massive 
> > Stroke) On Saturday 28 June, 03.   Henry Converse 86 years old,  Home 
> > Paducha Ky. He is completely paralyzed on his right side and has not 
> > recognized any one as of today 03 July 03.   Lets please take a moment 
> > in thought and pray for Henry and his Family.  Henry has touched many 
> > of us over the years and He has influenced us in many ways.  From his 
> > days of editor and writer of the POMONA and (NNGA) Northern Nut 
> > Growers Association to his most recent position as the (KNGA) Kentucky 
> > Nut growers Associations Secretary and Dean of the Kentucky Nut 
> > Growers Association.   His dedication to the groups and willingness to 
> > share information has made him an asset to many of us. He has forever 
> > influenced my life as only a grandfather and dear friend could have 
> > and He will be forever remembered.
> >