Dear Doris,Nancy,Randy,and the entire Blanchette family,
Thoughts and fond reflections are of you and yours as you celebrate Wayne's life here and after. Wayne was always impressive as a kind, quiet, gentle-giant type of a man and a beacon to those who knew him.
I remember playing in school bands with Nancy and Randy whose folks were the whirlwind workers of the Mona Shores Band Parents. Wayne was always selling coffee, hot chocolate and hot dogs at the football games. Many kids in the band section got hot chocolate when Wayne dipped into his own pocket. I admired Wayne when I was a student.
I had the pleasure of working with Wayne for nearly ten years at Sealed Power Corporation. He was an icon in the "aircraft" building and was a cheerful, smiling example of a blessed man not only by the shipping docks, but throughout the plant.
I admired Wayne when I was a young man.
He should have never had to wonder if he touched the hearts of those he dealt with at the Rescue Mission. Having worked with prisoners and parolees for twenty plus years, I have met dozens that passed through the Mission at various points in their lives. Many remembered Wayne and I'm sure they were remembering a non-judgemental, gracious man, reaching out to them.
He lifted them as he lifted us.
I admired Wayne as I became a Husband, Father, and Grandfather.
What a great legacy he leaves.
Respectfully, Rick
Verily I say unto you, As you have done to the least of these my brethren, you have also done unto me.
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