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The family will receive friends on Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. in Cremation and Funeral Alternatives, Stephen D. Lohrmann, PA, 8717 Green Pastures Drive, Towson, 21286. Services will begin at 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memorials in Mr. Spear, Sr.'s name to the American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association would be appreciated.
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Tree
October 12, 2023
A dad doesn't go by that I don't think of you daddy! I hope you are watching over us. Please watch over your grand boys. Firefighter and marine is a tough job! I love and miss you so much!
Theresa
July 2, 2022
Daddy, it hasn't gotten any easier! I miss you more and more everyday! I LOVE YOU!
Theresa
June 27, 2020
Daddy I cant tell you how much I miss you and need you. 14 yrs later and I cant move on! I love you daddy
johnny
May 21, 2007
hey pop
how is everything up there. everything down here is going ok. linda lost her dad on may 4th. you might want to look for him up there his name is frank. i think yall would get along just fine. well just wanted to say hi and tell you thast i miss you like anything
love your son
johnny
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Lori Rice
May 1, 2007
Tom,
Just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. Our friend Jamie is up there in heaven with you. Please take care of him for us.
Love you.
Lori Rice
December 24, 2006
Merry Christmas Papa Smurf !!!
We miss you !!! We love you !!!
Tommy,Johnny & Tree,
I hope this poem helps. It helped me to deal with the loss of Gram last year. I know he is watching over all of us and wouldn't want us to be sad.
I see the countless Christmas trees
Around the world below,
With tiny lights like heaven's stars
Reflecting in the snow.
The sight is so spectacular
Please wipe away that tear
For I'm spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs
That people hold so dear
But earthly music can't compare
With the Christmas choir up here.
I have no words to tell you
The joy their voices bring
For it's beyond description
To hear the angels sing.
I know how much you miss me,
Trust God and have no fear
For I'm spending Christmas
With Jesus Christ this year.
I can't tell you of the splendor
Or the peace here in this place.
Can you imagine Christmas
With our Savior, face to face?
May God uplift your spirit
As I tell Him of your love
Then pray for one another
As you lift your eyes above.
So let your hearts be joyful
And let your spirits sing
For I'm spending Christmas in Heaven
And I'm walking with the king!
Love you all,
Lori
Lori Rice
November 20, 2006
Hi Tom,
I just wanted to say an early Happy Thanksgiving. I know you know that we are all thinking of you. And how much we miss you.
Love you.
Lori
Brenda Frye
November 6, 2006
Hi guys I know we haven't seen each other for awhile, but your still family and your father will aways be my Uncle Tom, my big teddy bear. If you guys ever need anything just let me or Lori know.
Cindy Albano
November 1, 2006
This world is not conclusion;
A sequel stands beyond,
Invisible, as music,
But positive, as sound...
~Emily Dickinson
.
Lori Rice
October 31, 2006
Good Morning Tommy, Johnny, & Theresa,
Was just dropping in to see if anyone else has signed the book. I am still looking for pictures of Dad and of us from when we were younger to put on here. I think Mom has the one of him in his Papa Smurf shirt. When I get it, I will put it up here. I know I have some of my wedding. Just need to get a minute to find them.
Try and have a Happy "BOO" Day !!
Miss You.
Love You,
Lori
Scott Einolf
October 21, 2006
Dear Linda, Britta, and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know how much love you had for Tom and how much joy it was for you when you married him and he became Britta's new Dad. He was a devoted husband and a wonderful father. If there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to call me. You our in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Scott, Hollie, and Zachary Einolf
Lori Rice
October 21, 2006
Tommy, Johnny & Theresa,
I saw this and wanted to pass it on to you. It fits. He definitely knew how to make us laugh & smile.
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
Love you.
Lori
Tom, Tommy, Johnny, Theresa, Lori & Christine 1989
October 20, 2006
Lori Rice
October 20, 2006
Tommy, Johnny, & Theresa,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts & prayers. I can't tell you how much I will miss our Papa Smurf! I know Mom will too! He is with Gram now in Heaven. I know she was there to meet him. I hope you all know how much I loved him too. We all had so many good memories together. I am here if you ever need anything. I have thought of you all often.
I miss you all so much.
Love you.
Lori
Vincent McMahon
October 20, 2006
Thank your for the memories.
Kevin Hobbs
October 20, 2006
To Tom`s family and friends I send my heartfelt wishes. I have a large video collection and I looked at some matches of Corporal Kirchner against John Studd, King Kong Bundy and Paul Orndroff. Tom did a nice job.
Masa Horie
October 20, 2006
Japanese wrestling fans will never forget you, "Super Leather".
I hope you are stil running wild in the better place!
Dave Gillon
October 20, 2006
My condolencses to the Spear family. Rest in Peace.
Bharat Khakhria
October 20, 2006
My deepest condolences to the family,
I was a huge fan since the beginning of his career. He will be very missed. God Bless
A.C. Taylor
October 20, 2006
GOD Bless the family in this time of sorrow. I was a fan of Mr Spear's when he was in the old WWF. I hope it comforts you a little knowing that he touched many lives in a positive fashion.
moses cordeiro
October 19, 2006
mr. spear was the sole reason i got into wrestling.i loved the cpl. kirschner gimmic.to the entire spear family,my deepest condolences.he was my favourite.rest in peace.
rich Henley
October 19, 2006
condolances from a fan of his work. my he wrestle with greats now
glenn cross
October 19, 2006
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
steve gillon
October 19, 2006
you were the man, and your contribution to wrestling won't be forgotten!
Keiji
October 19, 2006
Fan from Japan - sorry to hear. Great pain cause to my face. RIP.
jeremy sabo
October 19, 2006
wow!the legacy that the corporal gave me was big maybe even though his status wasnt as much! he was by far my favorite wwe ljn wrestling figure and i loved his in ring persona and to me it topped all patriotic icons in wrestling!long lived the corporal and my most sincere regrets for the families loss, he truly was and will always be a pop culture icon in my mind!!!
J C
October 19, 2006
Sad news. I watched him as a kid in WWF then later in IWA and FMW over in Japan. He was one of my favs as a kid!. rest in peace!.
Andy Katz
October 19, 2006
To the Spear Family,
I want you to know that I met Tom one time when I was 12 at a WWF event. He shook my hand and thankd me for coming to the show. I became a fan o his for life. When I heard of his passing I was crushed. I want you all to know that he was a great man and touched the lives of many people. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dr. Carl Blasphemy
October 19, 2006
God bless you and your family at this time. I remember him and his time spent in the ring well. Rest In Peace Corporal Kirchner!
Gary Williams
October 19, 2006
As I didn't know Mr. Spear by his real name, I was a fan of his alter ego. So to the family of "Corporal Kirchner," I send my condolonces and my deepest sympathy.
Rod Maclam
October 19, 2006
I was a fan of yours growing up and was very upset to hear of your passing.I well always remeber how you would come to the ring waving the u.s.a flag and get the crowd to there feet.Thanks for the memoirs.Sorry for every bodys loss
Brian Strid
October 19, 2006
My deepest sympathies. I was a huge fan during his time in the WWF. To be honest I cheered for him more than I did for Hulk Hogan. Rest in peace.
Ric Gillespie
October 19, 2006
Condolences on behalf of everyone at Canvas Chronicle/DragonKing Wrestling.
Libby (McCollum) Ditto
October 18, 2006
To the Family of Tom Spear, Sr....I am so sorry for your loss. I feel that loss also. At least after his bypass years ago we managed to give Tom those extra years to watch you kids grow, see his grandchildren, and find a great lady to spend his life with. The Lord wasn't ready for him then. I guess now he was needed. Remember, there are holes in the floor of Heaven and he will be watching over you all. Always remember he loved you guys a lot. Never forget that.
Cynthia Forcellese
October 18, 2006
Dear Britta and Linda,
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. We will be here for you.
Cindy and Rachela Forcellese
Lisa (McCollum) Fritz
October 18, 2006
I am so sorry for your loss Theresa, Tom & John. I am sorry I cannot make the trip, but I thought Mom belonged there more than me. I want all 3 of you to know that you are in my heart and in my prayers. Theresa you were like my little sister and I am so sorry we lost touch. I hope that can change in the future. Please take care through this time of sorrow that only time will heal. Tom will always be a part of you that you will hold close to your heart and that will never change. God Bless all of you. Love, Lisa
Trish & Jamie Scott
October 18, 2006
Dear Britta & Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that he is now with God, and our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Barbara and Sonny Norris
October 18, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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