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for DAVID LAMM
Scott Fisk
December 14, 2015
Part 7/7...
He was a true friend in every sense. We shared history, and that is something meaningful in today's ever shifting world. I remember he was by my side through so many formative events, and through hard times... When we met and spoke after some time, it was as if not a minute had passed. I know down the road, that that will also be the case. We will meet again, Gabriel, and you will be dearly missed until then.
I wanted to say one more thing to Gabriel - please bear with me for taking some liberty with the lyrics .and the notes!:
Gabriel, ...you can tell everybody this is your song
I know it's quite simple, but now that it's done
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind, that I put down in words
How wonderful life was, when you were in the world
Erica (Kraft) Dressler
December 11, 2015
Words can not express how great of a friend you were. You are missed greatly. Your smile and kindness for others will always be remembered. You were a rare soul and you will never be forgotten. Thank you for being so selfless and showing us what true friendship meant. I am so blessed to have been able to call you my friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family as they go through this difficult time.
Jen
December 11, 2015
We did out best. But....I stillmiss you more than ever.
Scott Fisk and Family
December 8, 2015
A true friend in every sense. We shared history, and that is something meaningful in today's ever shifting world. He was by my side in college, at my wedding, on a canoeing trip with his father, in Taiwan, through hard times... Our friendship stood the test of time and distance, and when we met and spoke after some time, it was as if not a minute passed. We will meet again, my friend, and I'll miss you dearly until then.
Cindy Duvall
January 23, 2016
We were so saddened to hear of Gabe's passing. He went through school - early grade school - high school with our son Jonathan at Fort Wayne Christian School. Gabe was a friendly, fun kid. When he joined the basketball team he had a knack for getting under the basket and because he at that time was a big tall guy in the class, he could muscle his way up to get the ball in. We called him 'the Tank" - if Gabe knocked into you while you were both going for the basketball, you knew you were going up against a force to be reckoned with!
Gabe came from a good family, and our memories of him involve them as well; they were supportive of anything their children, Gabe and Tabitha, were involved in, and they were great encouragers of their kids' friends and families.
Gabe is gone too soon, yet he obviously touched many lives and had wonderful experiences in his short life. We are glad he was part of good school day memories of our son's and of our whole familiy's. God hold the Lamm family close.
Amanda (Franklin) Fellers
December 13, 2015
Oh, Gabe, the globe was your playground and the world was your hometown. You fit more into 35 years than anyone I know. We will miss you!
"You still look like a movie
You still sound like a song
My God this reminds me
Of when we were young
Let me photograph you in this light
In case it is the last time
That we might be exactly like we were."
{Adele • When We Were Young}
Scott Fisk
December 14, 2015
Part 6...
And that's because we did share something more profound in common, and that is a foundation in the love of Christ. That was the true foundation that this friendship was built on, and is the reason many of our friends from our "Christian accountability" are here today in this room. No matter our life stages and struggles, that bond ties us all together, and it brings us back together today. Gabriel will always be our brother in Christ. Let me share a scripture with you that has had some exceptional meaning in my life recently, for other reasons, but as I was searching for what to say about Gabriel, I came to realize how perfectly it applies. It comes from Paul in his letter to the Philippians:
Philippians 1:3-110
I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident in this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
It is right that I feel this way about you, since I have you in my heart, and whether I am in chains, or defending and confirming the Gospel, all of you share in God's grace with me. God can testify how I long for you with the affection of Christ Jesus.
And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, -to the glory and praise of God.
I believe that God began a good work in Gabriel, and even though he died so young, God will continue to carry it on to completion. And through Gabriel's memory, and through us who knew him, God will be glorified by the work He began.
...continued
Scott Fisk
December 14, 2015
Part 4....
Gabriel could grow quite the beard, and could even groom designs on his face. Me, not so much. In fact, I painted a portrait of Gabriel at DePauw without his shirt on, since that was a common state in which to find him! I just think he must have kept warm with all that hair.
In fact, I'm sure Max also remembers him jumping in the Pine River during a canoe trip we took with him and his dad. I don't remember the exact temperature that day, only that it was raining and that other than shivering, Max and I could barely move! There was Gabriel frolicking in the cold water like a polar bear
A few other things that truly never happened to me...
I've never been flown over an ocean, on a private jet, to dog sit for a Lord and Lady for the holidays...but Gabriel had.
I never worked a summer job bricklaying with the Amish,....but Gabriel had. I think he called it "research" for some short stories he wanted to write. Anyways, like I said, he could go undercover with that beard....
I've never just "showed up" up in the south of France with just a few dollars, and NO sailing experience, with a plan to troll the docks and get work on a yacht...but Gabriel had. Though, as he told it, he soon realized most of the potential clients preferred at least a little sailing experience before working on their multi-million dollar pleasure boatsthis was the venture that ultimately landed him in the services of the Lord and Lady.
I've never taken accordion lessons in France, and played in front of an audience for a good friend, but Gabriel had.
Gabriel could read a book a week, I average a book a year.
I also fondly remember riding around Taiwan on his scooter. We looked ridiculous. We certainly deserved the looks we got from the locals.
Gabriel seemed to appreciate old-time ways of doing things. He was chivalrous. He liked to be a gentleman.
...continued
Scott Fisk
December 14, 2015
Part 5
He practiced the old art of handwritten letters, and took time to write letters to his friends overseas, including my sister for several years. He carried an umbrella. He wore a woolen, flat hat or newsboy-style cap popular about 100 years ago. Gabriel was good at the art of conversation. He took life at a slow, measured pace. He was a hard worker but succeeded in not working too hard. He valued relationships. When Michelle and I visited him, he was more concerned about our comfort and making sure our getaway from the states was a good one. He was concerned about others.even when he was sick.
I've been asked to pass along condolences from painting Professor Robert Kingsley, a brilliant artist whose classes we took at DePauw, who also had developed a meaningful friendship with Gabriel.
And from Jen Wen, who was his girlfriend in Taiwan for the last several years. But in reality, they shared something more. Gabriel expressed to me his clear intention to marry Jen if he had survived his cancer. He considered her his life partner. She had stood by him throughout his illness, helping care for him and remaining by his side. Only his family, his mother Lois and father and sister were as devoted. It was evident that he clearly loved her very much. I've been in touch with Jen, even this very morning, and here are some things she's had to say about Gabriel: I love him so much..., he has been a teacher for me, he's my opposite, my better half. He taught me to slow down, and not take things personally. He taught me acceptance and he showed me a tenderness and softness that I never knew. He really made me a better person.
So regarding all of these differences between Gabriel and me, all the time and distance, with our antlers so far apart, it's a marvel our friendship has survived, but it's my belief there's a reason for that.
...continued
Scott Fisk
December 14, 2015
Part 3....
You may have heard he could dance.me, not so much! At Depauw, many nights he went swing dancing at Fountain Square in Indianapolis before eventually taking up Argentinian tango.he was especially well-suited for that! Even though he hadn't been dancing for quite some time, and had pursued other interests as of late, memories and tributes have been pouring in online from these Taiwanese dance cliques from years back. He had left an indelible impression. Imagine this.you are taking a trip, you book a flight, and while on your way, eager to pass the time, you grab the airline magazine from the seatback in front of you only to realize there is a feature article about one of your favorite activities, Argentinian Tango,. lucky you, right? You flip to the article, and to your amazement, you find that the article is full of pictures.of YOURSELF! Crazy, right? Not with Gabriel, I suppose. This actually happened to Gabriel on a flight. While reading about the emergence of Tango in Taiwan, he found himself staring at full page pictures of himself, passionately whisking his dance partners across the dance floor.
In the last few years Gabriel had become passionate about Yoga. Yoga and me? Not so much! He told me the story of how he kind of got into Yoga. It dovetails with something else he apparently was very good at, which was making the most out of his money! He said he had gotten a gym membership in Taiwan which included a number of yoga classes there. He figured the more classes he attended (and he did have a decent amount of free time) the less each class actually cost. I think he calculated it out once to just a few dollars a class! But anyways, he ultimately developed a passion for Yoga and became quite accomplished, even becoming a Yoga instructor and studying his craft in Japan.
continued....
Scott Fisk
December 14, 2015
Gabriel Eulogy (as read at the memorial service)
A few years ago Gabriel and I had the chance to catch up on skype one morning and afterwards he wrote me this email:.
Dearest Scott,
It was great for me to catch up with you as well.
It has been toooooooo long. I'm glad you are doing well, both
in your personal and professional life. I hope the
trend will continue.
Yes, it is quite interesting how our personal paths
have gone in their own direction. I recently read
a Japanese haiku about this:
Like a buck's antlers,
we point in slightly different
directions, my friend
so lovely, that. It is by a Japanese poet named
Basho ~ look him up.
We will talk again soon, I promise.
Love,
Gabriel
Gabriel was a unique soul - the only friend I've ever had that emailed me a Japanese Haiku!
.Like a buck's antlers, we point in slightly different directions, my friend.
That got me to thinking,.how different were we, really?
Gabriel spent his post DePauw years traveling the world, experiencing other cultures, having adventures abroad and living in other countries. Me, not so much. I've pretty much taken a more typical American path went to school, got married and had children, have a job and pay the bills.In contrast to Gabriel's experiences overseas, I live in the exotic world of Kentucky! Gabriel's character was genuine, authentic, earnest, I personally believe that when we graduated from DePauw and he began his world travels, he was searching for somethingsomething, a little more authentic (or perhaps he had read too many romantic novels), but he was not going to fall into the trap of a hurried and over-booked American lifestyle. His life proved too short for that.
Gabriel could sing. .me, not so much, though people at work are dismayed by my ongoing efforts! ...(continued next entry...)
Scott Fisk
December 14, 2015
Part 2......
One of my fondest memories of Gabriel is actually a moment during a cruise together with my family and Michael Vasey, another very musically gifted friend. Before dinner a group of us had gone to the Karaoke lounge, and Gabriel signed up to sing a solo. He chose Elton John's, How Wonderful Life is While You're in the World. It was a beautiful rendition. It was beautiful not just because Gabriel had a good singing voice, but because he sang it, like so many other things he did, from the heart.
Actually, in college, he even joined the gospel choir, and I believe he was one of the only white students in the group, but Gabriel wasn't constrained by social and cultural boundaries like the rest of us sometimes are. He marched to the beat of his own drum. This reminds me of a night I distinctly remember,when the DePauw Gospel choir had sponsored an outside gospel group to perform a concert at East College. The show was, truly, quite amazing - one of the highlights of my DePauw experience. They brought the house down. But the highlight of the night was an opening act that included Gabriel. I remember he was essentially wearing a body suit (long sleeves, skin tightkind of a shiny blue, I think!) In this outfit, Gabriel gracefully and confidently performed an interpretive dance with several other partners. No, Gabriel wasn't bashful about being exceptional.
Also while in college Gabriel was quite politically involved. I'm referring, of course, to the infamous Nonawareness Week Gabriel sponsored back at DePauw. You see, Gabriel thought there were too many causes being championed, week after week, always with big, white bedsheet banners in the student union building, resulting in a sort of numb fatigue. Gabriel thought we needed some time off to just be, so he came up with this idea and made his own banner for Nonawareness Week, just for fun really, but also with a little nonconformity mixed in.That was Gabriel.
...continued
Lucas
December 9, 2015
To Gabriel's family,
I teaches Gabriel Lamn a short time frame in Argentino tango. I am sorry to hear his leave. The thing I can do that I see his mom posted many photos, one of them the picture Gabriel and I have taken in his birthday party, I believed he makes lots of good friends whatever in tango or yuga. To Gabriel about tango that I can speak him from my memory, I typed it in Chinese, women danced with him can't forget his smile, his loud laugh face, his embrace, his moving, one thing I can sure his face be memories in mind of oldest Taipei tango friends.
I don't how to say lots of words in English, only best wishes to Gabriel's family, take care.
Sincerely,
Lucas from Taipei
//A memory of Chinese word in below link,
http://lucastango.blogspot.tw/2015/11/blog-post_29.html
From one of our many joyful house parties in Taipei - Howard, Cynthia, Zoe and Gabriel.
Zoe Hou
December 8, 2015
Dear Gabriel,
I have been away from Taipei 3 years this time, so long that I have completely missed the time to be supportive enough when you fell ill. I hope they have yoga, tango parties, KTV, yoga, good food, wine, and whiskey where you set off to.
Thank you for being a good friend an important part of an awesome time in my life. You are a true gentleman, a genuine, kind-hearted, loving and kind personal that spread happiness and energy wherever you go.
I had the pleasure to have met with your mom, dad, sister, step mom and half brother when they visited Taipei, my thoughts are with your family. You parents did an amazing job to have raised such wonderful son and daughter. I wish them all well from the bottom of my heart.
Zoë
Tom chiarella
December 13, 2015
Part 2
AND DIDN'T HIS LIFE HAVE ONE HECK OF A PLOT? FROM FT. WAYNE, TO FRANCE, FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM TO TAIWAN. GABE WAS AGGRESSIVELY INTERESTED IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS, AND HE CONTINUALLY INSISTED ON EXAMINING THE LIFE HE HIMSELF LEAD. HE LOVED HIS FAMILY, STAYED DEVOTED TO HIS FRIENDS, BOTH HERE, IN TAIWAN, IN FRANCE. BUT HE WAS NEVER AFRAID TO MOVE, TO PLUNGE AHEAD WITH SOMETHING NEW, TO TAKE ON HIS NEXT CHAPTER. SO GABE SET OUT-- HE HIKED, HE TREKKED, HE REACHED OUT TO THE WORLD. AN ADVENTURER AT EVERY LEVEL .
SEE, GABE LAMM WALKED THE PATH. NOT THE TRADITIONAL PATH, CERTAINLY NOT THE EASY PATH. I BELIEVE IT WAS THE PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT. THAT IS A DIFFICULT WAY, NARROW AS THE RAZOR'S EDGE IF I MAY QUOTE THE UPANISHADS, A SACRED TEXT WHICH I GACE GABE ONCE YEARS AGO. THE RAZOR'S EDGE DOES NOT MEAN IT IS INHERENTLY DANGEROUS. BUT OF COURSE IT IS, BUT MOSTLY IT'S NARROW AND DIFFICULT TO FOLLOW. PEOPLE SLIP. THEY TUMBLE. THEY LOSE THE PATH. AND THERE IS NO MAP. NO EASY GUIDE BOOK FOR WHERE TO GO NEXT.
ON HIS JOURNEY, ALONG THE PATH HE TOOK, GABE NEVER LOST HIS BALANCE; HE NEVER STOPPED MOVING, AND BECOMING. FROM THE VERY BEGINNING, GABE WAS ON HIS WAY. THE WAY.
I REMEMBER THAT WHEN GABE WAS HAPPY, HE SMILED THIS ACHINGLY BROAD SMILE, AND IT ALWAYS LOOKED TO ME, THAT HE HELD HIS TONGUE FLAT AGAINST THE BACK OF HIS TEETH. SOMETIMES HE GLANCED AWAY, AS IF HE KNEW THAT JOY WAS SITTING JUST OVER THERE, THE WHOLE TIME YOU LIVE. SOMETIMES, WHEN WE TALKED, HE TILTED HIS HEAD A LITTLE, AS A MEANS OF INVITING YOU INTO HIS HAPPINESS. WHEN HE SPOKE IN SUPERLATIVESAWESOME. EXCELLENT. INCREDIBLE.WHEN PEOPLE LET HIM IN ON THEIRS, BECAUSE HIS WAS A GENEROUS, PERFECT HEART.
Tom
December 13, 2015
Here's the eulogy I read for Gabriel yesterday at his service in Ft. Wayne.
WE'RE HERE TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE AND TIMES OF GABRIEL LAMM,-- A SON, A BROTHER, A FRIEND, A STUDENT, A TEACHER,
WHEN I KNEW GABE LAMM, HE WORE A KILT EVERY THURSDAY. EVERY THURSDAY. HE DIDN'T EXPLAIN. HE DIDN'T BACK DOWN. HE DIDN'T MISS A WEEK. HE RENAMED THE DAY, AND WHEN I SAW HIM, I KNEW: IT'S KILT THURSDAY. THAT'S ALL I COULD SAY TOO.
I'D COME INTO THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT, AND THERE HE WAS, GABE WITH HIS LEGS LIKE LAMP-POLES. KILT THURSDAY! I'D CALL OUT. KILT THURSDAY! CAME THE REPLY. IT WAS MY CALENDAR.
GABE WAS AN EXPERIMENTER OF THE FIRST ORDER, THE MOST EARNEST SELF-IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST I HAVE EVER KNOWN. HIS LIFE WAS A GLEEFUL LABORATORY. HE WORE HAWAIIAN SHIRTS ON WEDNESDAYS. HE SPOKE FRENCH ON FRIDAYS. HE DID PUSH-UPS EVERY MORNING. HE CARRIED NO MONEY AT ALL ON MONDAYS. ON TUESDAYS, THERE WAS SOMETHING TOO. BUT I CAN NOT FOR THE LIFE OF ME REMEMBER. WHEN HE LEARNED TO COOK SOMETHING, HE'D MAKE IT TWICE, THREE TIMES, THEN NEVER AGAIN. HE READ, WHATEVER I HANDED HIM. HE WROTE LIKE MAD.
HE COULD LEARN ANYTHING BY HIS WILL. HE MEMORIZED POEMS. HE MEMORIZED POEMS IN FRENCH. HE ONCE SPENT A WEEK LEARNING THE WORDS TO THE BIG ROCK CANDY MOUNTAIN SO HE COULD SING IT AT OPEN MIKE. BACK THEN WE SANG KARAOKE, AND HE COULD BREAK YOUR HEART SINGING THE SUMMER WIND. BETTER STILL, GABE KNEW EVERY WORD OF EVERY EMINEM SONG ON THE KARAOKE MENU.
(continued/next entry)
Beth A Hogg
December 12, 2015
Lois,
I am so sorry for your loss. I remember when we worked together at the credit union how proud you were of both your children. I am sure that continued to this day. My God be with you and your family during this difficult time. My prayers are with you. Beth
Jill Willman
December 8, 2015
Gabriel was a true "angel" who left this world a better place by being in it.
His indelible imprint is stamped upon everyone he met. His beaming presence, effervescent personality, strong character, lively spirit, vivacious soul, and gentle kindness were gifts to planet earth for 35 years. He leaves a shining legacy.
His infectious enthusiasm began as a tot. I remember him playing the nursery rhyme, "Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Quick," and jumping over a candlestick in our home. He rhythmically performed Michael Jackson moves when he was a youngster.
The love of God was shed abroad in his heart. This radiance emanated to every life he touched. His parents devotedly reared him in the reverence and nurture of the Lord. His adoring sister was his best friend. Their sibling relationship was a genuinely close role model for all.
These quotes remind me of our beloved Gabriel:
"The measure of a man is not in how he died, but in how he lived."
"Love is not measured by 'who' we love, but 'how' we love."
His name meant "God is my strength." We will walk the grieving journey with your parents, Gabriel, until we meet again. You were loved by us.
Conchi
December 9, 2015
Dear Gabriel,
You may not know that I secretively envied you, your adventurous spirit and nature, your fearlessness, living your life to the fullest doing what you liked. Most people on this earth cannot say they have travelled, seen fantastic places, soaked in history/culture, lived the way you have. Your mom would talk about you often, she really bragged about youyou knowlol. She spoke of your travels and experiences and I listened in amazement thinking, if I was younger or I should maybe do this You didn't hesitate and made memories to write a book about. I am sorry you had to leave us Gabriel, you were so brave.
Hugs, Conchi
Maureen Daly
December 6, 2015
To David's Loved Ones,
I am new To this city after a difficult divorce following a long marriage. I have been having a hard time of it. I was looking thur the paper and instantly noticed David's picture with his wide, happy smile, bright eyes and felt drawn to read about him.
He was so young when he passed and yet he obviously packed so much meaningful living into those brief years. He must have been raised by parents who loved him dearly; providing him with so much fine self worth, in safety and yet teaching him how to explore/appreciate his world and others. If there were more humans on this earth like him perhaps there would be Peace.
I have been sitting around in a pool of self pity, doing nothing but gaining weight and growing old. When I read of David I instantly felt the hand of an Angel touch my soul. I am moved to correct all this immediately via various tasks. I am committing the rest of my life to making a difference in my space on this planet I occupy by starting with putting a great smile on my face and opening wide my eyes - like David.
I am certain I am not the only one who read this and feels the same, therefore allow my letter to represent the many who were touched by David even after he so "Awesomely" completed his Earthly tasks and returned to God.
May the Lord hold you all close during your time of grief and thank you so much for your very great gift.
Adam Malster
December 7, 2015
I didn't know Gabriel for very long, about a couple of years. Gabriel worked with me teaching at the British Council in Taiwan. He was an excellent teacher, dedicated and imaginative, with a genuine feeling and empathy for his students; the best kind of teacher really.
Gabriel was a great guy. I got to know him socially and I always enjoyed his intelligent conversation and good humour. It's a shame I didn't get to learn more about him but I am very glad I got to meet him.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Thank you for bringing Gabriel into the world.
Stephanie Wu
December 6, 2015
Gabriel brought so much light and happiness into my life during the time we spent together qualifying to become yoga teachers. He was truly a beautiful soul and I feel so blessed to have met him and studied by his side. My sincerest condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest easy Gabriel, and thank you for being a wonderful friend, teacher, and inspiration to me and so many others.
Michiko
December 8, 2015
I first met Gabriel in Taipei about 10 years ago. Ever since, every time I visited the city, he was there to welcome us with his radiant smile and genuine hospitality. I thank him for the years of friendship--I miss him so.
Joel
December 6, 2015
This is so beautifully written. What a remarkable life. Love from Taiwan.
Bobbie
December 5, 2015
my deepest sympathies.
Cynthia Lin
December 6, 2015
Thanks for every moment you had shared with us. Your smilely face full of energy and optimism will be always in my heart. Miss you, Gabriel.
Steven Murray
December 6, 2015
Dear Gabriel,
I first met you when you came to work part time for the BC in Taipei. With your positive attitude and bubbly personality it didn't take you long at all to become a valuable part of the team. I really enjoyed our chats and getting to know you, and it didn't take long for us both to realise that we had lots of shared interests such as yoga and meditation. I wished I'd had many more opportunities to chat to you and to get to know you better but it wasn't to be. I know you faced your illness with bravery and positivity; an amazing inspiration to us all, just as you were in your daily life. You're missed already, you'll be missed in the future more and the world is just that little bit less beautiful and full of possibilities without you. Our thoughts are with you, your family and those closest to you. Rest in peace brother in the knowledge that you gave life your best shot wherever you may be.
Your friend,
Steven
Sarita
December 6, 2015
You've left a permanent smiley face in my heart. I am very thankful for the time you had spent with us. We will miss you, Gabriel.
Ada Lee
December 5, 2015
rest in peace, my classmate and friend
Scott Fisk and Family
December 7, 2015
A true friend in every sense. We shared history, and that is something meaningful in today's ever shifting world. He was by my side in college, at my wedding, on a canoeing trip with his father, in Taiwan, through hard times... Our friendship stood the test of time and distance, and when we met and spoke after some time, it was as if not a minute passed. We will meet again, my friend, and I'll miss you dearly until then.
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