HOWARD MARION CANTWELL III

Howard brought so much to so many. He changed my life. He will be deeply missed.

Howard brought a ray of southern sunshine to Swantner & Gordon. We were all blessed by having the opportunity to know him and he is missed. My prayers are with his family.

Howard was a truly wonderful person. I am so glad that I had the chance to work with him. He always put a smile on my face. Only if I could of seen him one more time. I dearly miss him. God Bless, my prayers are with you all.

I wrote the following article last Thursday in tribute to Howard for our company newsletter. I want post it here so that others can see how much he meant to me and to our company:

"In Memory of Howard Cantwell
A Message from Larry Schmidt, Houston Branch Manager

We are sorry to report the passing of Howard Cantwell, who lost his battle with cancer on September 30, 2009. Over his 22 years at CNA Surety, Howard held several managerial positions, including branch...

Ann, I worked with you at CNA. I left CNA in 2001. I wanted to let you know that you and Howards family are in my thoughts and prayers. Although I didn't really know Howard very well, I do know and remember well how in love you became with him.


God be with you and Howards family.

To Ann, and the Cantwell family,

I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Howard for a little over a year and a half. He could always make me smile with his great sense of humor. I will truly miss him, but will have fond memories to brighten my day. You are in my prayers.

Cathy McDow, Houston, Texas

Howard will certainly be missed. I always enjoyed the time I spent with him either at a "SOFA" meeting or on the golf course. His passing is not only a loss to his family and friends, but also to the surety industry. Ann, prayers for you and your family and wishing you peace in the days to come.

I will miss Howard. He added a smile to my day whenever we'd pass. Mary Dickens