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for Guy Rule
sheldon cohen
February 21, 2021
My Tennis Mentor and friend He would grade you on tennis questions. God needed a instructor to learn the game...
John Curtis
March 23, 2009
Awaiting an article I suggested to a reporter on Guy. Will advise here when it comes out. Should be soon.
noel bankston
March 22, 2009
Gave me a chance to see how good /bad my tennis was. i thank him for showing/introducing me to league tennis. may you play tennis all day in your next life
Sheldon Cohen
March 2, 2009
I moved to Va. Beach in 1989.If I wanted to play tennis Guy was the person to contact.He not only got me on a couple of teams but always stayed in touch.I will never forget his laugh and gentle way of working with his teams.He was like a director with a racquet pointing out his wisdom for the game..and you had better follow his lead .You will be missed..It was a pleasure knowing him..
Mary Gayle Henry-Parker
March 2, 2009
Paul, and Mary & Family, please know that I'm thinking of you at this time. I was so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Love to you all.
Mary Gayle
Mark Bennett
February 28, 2009
Dear Rule family,
My first experience with guy was watching his play and hoping that I would be as good as he was when I reached his age. His laughter and smile was infectious to all of us! He will be truly missed.
Jack Tucker
February 28, 2009
Paul and Mary,
Guy Rule was special to many people, and I consider myself fortunate to be included in that number. His infectuous laugh, positive spirit and true good-heartedness will be missed by all those he touched. The tennis community has lost one of its most ardent advocates and supporter. We all have stories about Guy and those stories will live on. My condolences to you during this very sad time.
charles terrell
February 27, 2009
Guy is not gone. He lives in our hearts and in our memories of him.
Tom Mueller
February 27, 2009
My family wishes yours our deepest condolences.
Ron Ciminelli
February 27, 2009
My sincerest sympathy to the Rule family. Although a much greater loss for you it is also for this areas tennis community.
I had the pleasure and fortune of knowing Guy for a number of years. I always enjoyed seeing him and he will be missed by many.
I trust you will find comfort in knowing all that he did for others.
John Curtis
February 27, 2009
To Guy My Dear Friend,
It was just this Tuesday when I visited you last. I knew you were in great pain. I hope you still knew me. You could hardly speak, but when I mentioned tennis and names so dear to you - Karen, Jack, Wayne, Doug - it brought a response. I know you could hear me. I felt that visit may be our last - indeed you were gone the next day. How can we all ever say "thanks" enough for what you did to make our lives so much enjoyable? There in no way. Your son, Paul, was so faithful to visit and support you. Mary, your daughter, was too. It is painful, but yet a joy to think of all our tennis days together. I can still hear that famous voice on my recorder saying some message about tennis, and then hearing, "Guy Rule 466-8325."
You would call sometimes at 11:30 pm. I'll miss you my dear and good friend. But I'll see you again, and when I do I'll bring us a couple tennis rackets.
Lee Bordeaux
February 27, 2009
GUY Always had a smile, always had a slice. Always could laugh & always wanted to play or be around tennis players. I want to be like Guy too. He was a great role model and recruiting machine. God rest his soul!WE will all miss him.
Steve Rochkind
February 27, 2009
Guy is the person who got me into captaining when he gave me his beloved 3.0 men's team. His enthusiasm and love of the game made every conversation with him a treasured learning experience. He was the best and I'll miss him.
David Sisco
February 27, 2009
To the Rule Family, My wife Stevi and I met Guy thru Tennis, I played on his teams when I first started playing the sport. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this sad time. We will never forget his smile and how he touched our lives in such a positive way. David and Stevi Sisco
Randy Cook
February 26, 2009
Guy: I will miss seeing you on the tennis courts at Northside Park and at tournaments with the teams that you recruited. You were a positive influence to many tennis players!
Judy (Batte) & Mike Adams
February 26, 2009
We, the C. E. Batte, Sr. family, the C. E. Batte, Jr. family and the Adam's family express our deepest heartfelt sympathy to the Guy Rule family in the loss of a good friend and neighbor for many years. God bless you with His comfort and peace. (John 14)
Geoff Davis
February 26, 2009
Dear Guy and Mary,
I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours at this time.
Sincerely,
Wayne Beagle
February 26, 2009
To the Rule Family,
I was sadden to hear Guy is no longer recruiting tennis players. I was fortunate enough to come under his spell in the late 1980's and be on a team he guided to the Nationals in Palm Springs in 1990 (I think).
He was such a positive force and was always more interested in having fun, than keeping score. I used to kid him, "the best part of his tennis game was his "mouth" and wise cracks he made on the courts."
In his natural , good natured spirit, he was well aware of his verbal prowess over his athleticism, endearing him even more to me.
We will all miss his unforgettable charm and his exceptional ability to bring people together!
Wayne Beagle
Michael Stevens
February 26, 2009
Dear Guy, you touched an incredible number of lives in such a positive and uplifting way. I always enjoyed our conversations and always left happier.
Thanks so much!
Mike Stevens
Felicia King
February 26, 2009
To the Rule Family,
Although it was a short time that I knew Mr. Rule, I enjoyed his smile and laughter, his personality really shined brightly in my eyes. When he came to the doctor's office, he always made my day to see him. He will truly be missed and will always hold a special place in my heart. I send my prayers to the family at this time of need and may you find confort knowing that he is in a better place with no pain.
Felicia King,
Medical Receptionist with Dr. Sue Beth Hudson
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