Bartholomew Everly Rees

Bart was a man who helped me out and made a huge difference in my life in many ways. You were like the grandfather I never knew. You will be missed deeply.

What can I say? This man was a friend, a mentor, and a personal hero to me. Always an inspiration and always offering an oasis from the storms of life.

Bart had an inestimable impact on my life and development as a human being. Whatever eloquence and aptitude I may happen to possess as a writer I learned under the tutelage of this wise and seasoned sage.

Bart shined like the sun at mid-day, simply a radiant person with a brilliance bar none. I never met anyone how had such...

MY FRIEND AND POET.... WHEN I RECIEVED THE NEWS, IT WAS SAD BECAUSE BART WAS FULL OF LIFE AND LOVE. HE KNEW ALLOT OF THINGS.... HE SHARED HIS POETRY WITH ME AS I DID WITH HIM...... HE HAD THE A STYLE THAT I CAN NOT COMPARE TO MINE, HE WROTE FREQUENTLY BUT WHEN HE DID IT WAS GOLD. GOLD THAT HE WAS, ALWAYS SMILING WITH ALL AND SHINNING LIKE THE SUN...... HE DIDN'T SAY MUCH WHEN YOU TALK TO HIM BUT HE WAS SHARPE WITH HIS KNOWLEDGE FOR LIFE. THOSE WHO REALLY KNOW HIM WAS BLESSED, WHOEVER...

so sorry to hear about barts passing, I cleaned Bart house for almost a year, he was a smart man and always said " HERE COMES THE SPIC&SPAN GIRLS" and always had a box of mints for us, he loved his cats, the funny thing i remember is me asking bart is, why do you have a cd in your shower and he said, thats my mirror,,a very smart and funny man..........................

Your time may be over
On Earth, this is true
But your blessings in Heaven
Are just beginning for you.
You've left us happy memories
And poems from your pen
You're an inspiration to all~
Until we meet again
God Bless you Uncle Bart

Uncle Bart, it's Misty
Your kitty cat, you know
You took good care of me
With the love you always showed.
Of a new home, I am a part.
I am happy, but miss you still
You'll always be in my heart
Forget you? I never will.

His Way~ Ode to Uncle Bart

The soft crash of a wave
Caw of gull on warm breeze
Deep purr of contentment
Echoes of summer fun~ wafting thru trees

94 years worth of sound
Indelible bliss
A soundtrack of happiness
The choice was all his

A brisk dip in the sea
A lingering smoke in the park
A morning ride on the boards
Tossing lawn darts 'til dark

94 years worth of fun
Indelible bliss
From birth thru the epilogue
The choice was all...

Bart, I will dearly miss you. You've meant a lot to me in my young life. I may be 29 years old and may have only been 12 when I met you, but I will never forget those "Wildwood Days" when I'd come over to your house with Danny,Sean Big Bro and many others to pay you a visit. I love you Bart, and I'm very sad that I will not be able to introduce you to my new wife and my daughter like I had hoped. I'll always remember and miss you Barrrrrrrrrrt. Take care and may you rest in peace.

I remember when I first met 'Bart'. It was because of a very good friend of mine Dan McNeill. The first impression I got from Bart was that I was in the presence of greatness. Bart was intellegent, kind, funny, well read and had a love of animals. I loved the stories he wrote and I loved listening to him. When I moved from NJ to California and then to Florida I enjoyed hearing about Bart and his quips about a friend of his. And I have to admit I found them quite funny and to the point. I will...