Thomas "Tom" Gale
Oct 4th 1851 - Dec 1st 2006
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Peggy
December 1st 2007
Today marks one year since you left me to be with our maker and the heavenly angels. I have learned so very much and have endured much. Still, there is not a minute that goes by that I can not think of you. The sadness will always be in my heart but I also know that someday, you will meet me at the heavenly gates and welcome me with open arms to the paradise you are now in.
I know you accomplished and filled your contract for God while you were here in this place known to me as "Hell". You graduated from lifes lessons and earned your way back home.
Tonight, the girls and I will be visiting your favorite hole in the wall to share our memories and celebrate your life. I feel that you will be there with me.
I love you Thomas Duane Gale and miss you so very much. You always told me that I was a survivor. Just know in your heart that I am doing the best that I possibly can.
Peggy
July 9th 2007
It has been 7 months now and the pain of losing you is as fresh as it was the day you left me.
I see you standing in the hallway, a very proud man. I see you sitting in the chair outside, smiling your boyish smile and you seem to be so happy. Sometimes, I think you are trying to talk to me, yet I hear nothing. I long to hold you again and let you know how much I miss and love you. Sometimes, I am so overwhelmed with sadness. When I think of you, which is several times a day, the tears begin to fall and I wonder if you are beside me.
I ask you everyday to be with me and to help guide me in the right direction. To help me to make the difficult decisions that we used to make together.
I will love you forever.
Trisha
December 8th 2006
Tom
Although tomorrow is promised to no one, I felt in my heart that you would be in many more of ours. Maybe it was the "stubborn" Tom we knew and loved or maybe it was just that we all take time spent together for granted. None the less, you have left endless memories for us to cherish that can never be taken away.
As you know I was never one to express my feelings (unless of course I was asked to pull ahead and wait for my fries; thank you). I hope and pray that you knew how much you were appreciated and loved. The love and lessons you shared with me will never be forgotten. I appreciate you, love you and will miss you forever.
You are now in the place I have only heard of and tried to imagine. I will find comfort knowing that when it's my time to go, you will be one of the smiling faces I get to see again.
Give Grandma hugs and kisses for me.
I love you.
Trisha
Peggy
December 7th 2006
As I read some of the memories that others are sharing brings to mind of some of the things that Tom taught me and I'd like to share them with all who read these:
1) It's okay, everyone buys toilet paper
2) A tape measure is your friend
3) A dishwasher will give us more time together
4) There's no need to change your oil, even if you've met the 3 month time limit when you've only put 318 miles on your car
5) Calling for a plow is easier than shoveling
6) When you can do my job, it then becomes yours
7) A squeaky wheel gets oiled first
8) Stand up and speak for what you believe
9) When you pay for a service, let THEM fix it
10) There is a big wide world out there to explore, don't be afraid to go into it
11) So what if there's not enough time to clean, looking lived in feels better
12) You can do anything IF you believe you can
13) Laughter is precious
14) Being on your own will be hard, but you can do it
15) Letting go doesn't mean you don't care
16) Love is ours and a gift from God
Lastly, when you feel that I am not there, look into your heart and you will find me.
Tom was so very special, touched many lives, and left a lasting impression. I know I will see him again and he will be waiting for me.
11)
Sadi White
December 3rd 2006
"Grandpa passed away today"
those were the worst words I've ever heard.
Suddenly my heart broke in two,
and the tears started to fall,
and they didn't want to stop.
I went on trying to act like everything was fine,
but it was too hard to hold back the pain.
Lying in bed at night, alone,
is when it hits you that nothing is the same.
I never got to say good bye,
I didn' t get to say I love you.
There was so much I wanted to say,
but now I'll never get the chance to.
I try to be strong, but can't.
Will the pain ever go away?
Just the thought of you, and
seeing your pictures,
brings me to tears.
I miss you so much.
Everything reminds me of you,
the shows I watch,
the songs I hear,
the pictures I see,
are all a constant reminder,
of the Grandpa I love so much.
Grandma be strong and if you need someone to talk to you can always call me!! I love you so much and dont for get it. I am so sorry for your lose and i miss grandpa too.
I LOVE YOU SOO MUCH GRANDMA,
love you grandaughter Miss sadi
Denise Ann
December 3rd 2006
Thank you for beating up my boyfriend when he wasn’t treating me right.
Thank you for remembering my birthday every year and spending time with me.
Thank you for not only helping me to remodel my kitchen, but showing me how to do it myself.
Thank you for letting me live with you and Mom, when I had no where else to go.
Thank you for fixing my car so I could get to work and move out!
Thank you for loving my children as if they were your flesh and blood.
Thank you for all those Thanksgivings that you carved the turkey.
Thank you for buying the beer so many times.
Thank you for giving me away at my wedding.
Thank you for helping me fix my house up so I could sell it.
Thank you for always calling it like you see it.
Thank you for loving my Mother so much.
Most of all, thank you for loving me and my family.
I love you and will miss you.
Denise Ann
Multiple Contributions
December 3rd 2006
Life Lessons from Tom The Wise:
Lesson 1: 50# of pressure in one tire is WAY TOO MUCH!
Lesson 2: You have to loosen the lug nuts on the tire BEFORE you jack up the car or it will just f%#&!*g spin!
Lesson 3: You should never have to pull ahead at the drive-thru. If you say "no" they can't make you.
Lesson 4: Never be afraid to say what's on your mind, everyone is entitled to your opinion.
Lesson 5: Screws & nails are NOT universal.
Lesson 6: A good carpenter knows how to hide his mistakes.
Lesson 7: It's okay to carry your own luggage.
Lesson 8: It's NOT okay to let your car run out of oil.
Lesson 9: Don't just buy a product, buy the best.
Lesson 10: Push the clutch in before you shift.
Lesson 11: When it comes to candy, eat until it's all gone.
Lesson 12: A dirty joke is the best ice-breaker.
Lesson 13: The corners of the trim MUST be mitered or it just looks like s*#t.
Lesson 14: Measure twice, cut once.
Lesson 15: If you're going to do it half-assed, don't do it at all.
The world would be a much better place if we could all learn from these lessons:)
buzzy leonard
December 3rd 2006
hi!hope toms family is doing well iam an old buddie of tom and his family if richie wants to get a hold of me my #is 7774864 god bless you all
buzz
Gayle & Stan
December 2nd 2006
Peggy,
We just want you to know that you are in our every thought, our every prayer. We are so sorry that life has taken you down this path. Please know that we are always here for you, no matter what you may need. We will always hold on to the memory of you and Tom stopping over this summer. It was so nice seeing him reliving the old days, and laughing like he was. We will have that image of him in our hearts and minds forever. We know you are finding some peace knowing he isn't suffering anymore, we are too. He's with the angels now.....safe at home.
We love you dearly, Gayle & Stan
Mikey
December 2nd 2006
Peggy,
My heart, prayer's, thought's, love go out to you as a dear friend in your time of grieving and celebration of Tom's life. Any time you shared a story of you two made me envy your relationship to one another. Whether Tom was healthy or not feeling so well.
Just know that "GOD" has Tom in his hands now and he is whole and not suffering anymore what so ever as he does my mother. GOD also has you and will not fail your needs during this time of need. Family is awesome during this time. Lean on them.
Mikey
Peggy
December 1st 2007
Today marks one year since you left me to be with our maker and the heavenly angels. I have learned so very much and have endured much. Still, there is not a minute that goes by that I can not think of you. The sadness will always be in my heart but I also know that someday, you will meet me at the heavenly gates and welcome me with open arms to the paradise you are now in.
I know you accomplished and filled your contract for God while you were here in this place known to me as "Hell". You graduated from lifes lessons and earned your way back home.
Tonight, the girls and I will be visiting your favorite hole in the wall to share our memories and celebrate your life. I feel that you will be there with me.
I love you Thomas Duane Gale and miss you so very much. You always told me that I was a survivor. Just know in your heart that I am doing the best that I possibly can.
Peggy
July 9th 2007
It has been 7 months now and the pain of losing you is as fresh as it was the day you left me.
I see you standing in the hallway, a very proud man. I see you sitting in the chair outside, smiling your boyish smile and you seem to be so happy. Sometimes, I think you are trying to talk to me, yet I hear nothing. I long to hold you again and let you know how much I miss and love you. Sometimes, I am so overwhelmed with sadness. When I think of you, which is several times a day, the tears begin to fall and I wonder if you are beside me.
I ask you everyday to be with me and to help guide me in the right direction. To help me to make the difficult decisions that we used to make together.
I will love you forever.
Trisha
December 8th 2006
Tom
Although tomorrow is promised to no one, I felt in my heart that you would be in many more of ours. Maybe it was the "stubborn" Tom we knew and loved or maybe it was just that we all take time spent together for granted. None the less, you have left endless memories for us to cherish that can never be taken away.
As you know I was never one to express my feelings (unless of course I was asked to pull ahead and wait for my fries; thank you). I hope and pray that you knew how much you were appreciated and loved. The love and lessons you shared with me will never be forgotten. I appreciate you, love you and will miss you forever.
You are now in the place I have only heard of and tried to imagine. I will find comfort knowing that when it's my time to go, you will be one of the smiling faces I get to see again.
Give Grandma hugs and kisses for me.
I love you.
Trisha
Peggy
December 7th 2006
As I read some of the memories that others are sharing brings to mind of some of the things that Tom taught me and I'd like to share them with all who read these:
1) It's okay, everyone buys toilet paper
2) A tape measure is your friend
3) A dishwasher will give us more time together
4) There's no need to change your oil, even if you've met the 3 month time limit when you've only put 318 miles on your car
5) Calling for a plow is easier than shoveling
6) When you can do my job, it then becomes yours
7) A squeaky wheel gets oiled first
8) Stand up and speak for what you believe
9) When you pay for a service, let THEM fix it
10) There is a big wide world out there to explore, don't be afraid to go into it
11) So what if there's not enough time to clean, looking lived in feels better
12) You can do anything IF you believe you can
13) Laughter is precious
14) Being on your own will be hard, but you can do it
15) Letting go doesn't mean you don't care
16) Love is ours and a gift from God
Lastly, when you feel that I am not there, look into your heart and you will find me.
Tom was so very special, touched many lives, and left a lasting impression. I know I will see him again and he will be waiting for me.
11)
Sadi White
December 3rd 2006
"Grandpa passed away today"
those were the worst words I've ever heard.
Suddenly my heart broke in two,
and the tears started to fall,
and they didn't want to stop.
I went on trying to act like everything was fine,
but it was too hard to hold back the pain.
Lying in bed at night, alone,
is when it hits you that nothing is the same.
I never got to say good bye,
I didn' t get to say I love you.
There was so much I wanted to say,
but now I'll never get the chance to.
I try to be strong, but can't.
Will the pain ever go away?
Just the thought of you, and
seeing your pictures,
brings me to tears.
I miss you so much.
Everything reminds me of you,
the shows I watch,
the songs I hear,
the pictures I see,
are all a constant reminder,
of the Grandpa I love so much.
Grandma be strong and if you need someone to talk to you can always call me!! I love you so much and dont for get it. I am so sorry for your lose and i miss grandpa too.
I LOVE YOU SOO MUCH GRANDMA,
love you grandaughter Miss sadi
Denise Ann
December 3rd 2006
Thank you for beating up my boyfriend when he wasn’t treating me right.
Thank you for remembering my birthday every year and spending time with me.
Thank you for not only helping me to remodel my kitchen, but showing me how to do it myself.
Thank you for letting me live with you and Mom, when I had no where else to go.
Thank you for fixing my car so I could get to work and move out!
Thank you for loving my children as if they were your flesh and blood.
Thank you for all those Thanksgivings that you carved the turkey.
Thank you for buying the beer so many times.
Thank you for giving me away at my wedding.
Thank you for helping me fix my house up so I could sell it.
Thank you for always calling it like you see it.
Thank you for loving my Mother so much.
Most of all, thank you for loving me and my family.
I love you and will miss you.
Denise Ann
Multiple Contributions
December 3rd 2006
Life Lessons from Tom The Wise:
Lesson 1: 50# of pressure in one tire is WAY TOO MUCH!
Lesson 2: You have to loosen the lug nuts on the tire BEFORE you jack up the car or it will just f%#&!*g spin!
Lesson 3: You should never have to pull ahead at the drive-thru. If you say "no" they can't make you.
Lesson 4: Never be afraid to say what's on your mind, everyone is entitled to your opinion.
Lesson 5: Screws & nails are NOT universal.
Lesson 6: A good carpenter knows how to hide his mistakes.
Lesson 7: It's okay to carry your own luggage.
Lesson 8: It's NOT okay to let your car run out of oil.
Lesson 9: Don't just buy a product, buy the best.
Lesson 10: Push the clutch in before you shift.
Lesson 11: When it comes to candy, eat until it's all gone.
Lesson 12: A dirty joke is the best ice-breaker.
Lesson 13: The corners of the trim MUST be mitered or it just looks like s*#t.
Lesson 14: Measure twice, cut once.
Lesson 15: If you're going to do it half-assed, don't do it at all.
The world would be a much better place if we could all learn from these lessons:)
buzzy leonard
December 3rd 2006
hi!hope toms family is doing well iam an old buddie of tom and his family if richie wants to get a hold of me my #is 7774864 god bless you all
buzz
Gayle & Stan
December 2nd 2006
Peggy,
We just want you to know that you are in our every thought, our every prayer. We are so sorry that life has taken you down this path. Please know that we are always here for you, no matter what you may need. We will always hold on to the memory of you and Tom stopping over this summer. It was so nice seeing him reliving the old days, and laughing like he was. We will have that image of him in our hearts and minds forever. We know you are finding some peace knowing he isn't suffering anymore, we are too. He's with the angels now.....safe at home.
We love you dearly, Gayle & Stan
Mikey
December 2nd 2006
Peggy,
My heart, prayer's, thought's, love go out to you as a dear friend in your time of grieving and celebration of Tom's life. Any time you shared a story of you two made me envy your relationship to one another. Whether Tom was healthy or not feeling so well.
Just know that "GOD" has Tom in his hands now and he is whole and not suffering anymore what so ever as he does my mother. GOD also has you and will not fail your needs during this time of need. Family is awesome during this time. Lean on them.
Mikey
