Carlos F. Gomez

I have recently learned that 13 is a God number, we have been misled about this number in our culture. So, this being the 13th passing of this man of God, a natural gifted healer of mankind, I cherish my brief encounter with such a person. I often wonder what became of his son, Carlos, who was a very remarkable and gifted child in my Kindergarten.

I was Carols's world history teacher at Marist High School in Atlanta, Ga. We "clicked" almost immediately. His caring heart, gentle spirit and brilliant mind greatly impressed me. One of my greatest treasures is a book of William Blake poems he gave me when he went off to UVA. It includes a beautiful and touching inscription by Carlos and it deeply touched me. It has taken me a very long time to come to terms with his passing. I have so many fond memories- times the Gomez home with his...

i remain heartbroken. he was a wounded healer.

I recently learned of Carlos Gomez's departure from our earthly bounds...I taught his son, Carlos,in Kdg. at CCS and found this man to be an incredible soul, who walked among us...I was sadden to learn of his early departure and my thoughts and prayers go out to his four lovely children and Mimi. such a loss and yet, they basked in his glow...may it carry them throughout their lives...sometimes we are touched by heaven on earth! I wish all of you peace...cris sallada

"The bitterest tears shed over graves
are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone." ~ Harriet Beecher Stowe ~

Carlos, I would give anything to have had more conversations with you about your beautiful soul. What a shock to learn of your passing. May your peaceful smile be lighting your face.

Madeleine, Carlos, Anna and Isabel - know unquestionably that you are greatly loved by the gentle, remarkable soul, who is your father. His goodness lived on his face.

Uncle Carlos took me to my first AA meeting and check me into my second treatment center. He came to visit me like every two weeks or so for a while and turned me on to Newports. It was my first week at my fourth treatment center when I came upon the news of his death. It took me a week or so to come to terms with things...My uncle carlos was and will always be a great friend.

I just read about Carlos' death in our alumni magazine. He was my resident while I was a medical student and he had a profound impact on my approach to patients and their sufffering. My gratitude for this gift is certainly echoed by many of the lives he touched in a similar way. Thanks, Carlos. I am proud to carry even a small flame from your torch.

I was a trainee of Carlos's. He was a true role model and a cherished educator. I will always strive to emulate his wonderful bedside manner. I am very sad to learn of his passing.