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Bob Miller
February 18, 2006
Bob was a wonderful friend, a joy to be around, and will be missed greatly by us all. He impacted so many people in such a positive way in all walks of life. I have many fond memories of times we shared together since we became friends as fraternity brothers at Bucknell University. The most recent experience is one we almost did not have. This past July, fellow classmates Tom Fallon, Wayne Copes, Bob, and I were to play our annual golf outing at Bob's course in Media. He called that morning to tell us the course had been closed and we would not be able to spend the day together. We made some quick phone calls and decided to play the event at our course. The memory of having spent a day of golf and dinner with Bob just weeks before he became ill will remain a highlight for me, as I reflect upon his life.
Bob set a high standard for those of us left behind and will be remembered as a positive role model for each of us to emulate. Bob and his lovely wife, Mary Lou, are very special people. Mary Lou, we all love you dearly and stand by you and your family at this very difficult time. May God grant you the strength to deal with this great loss and the capacity to reflect with joy upon the wonderful life he shared with so many people.
Gretchyn Bailey
February 17, 2006
I worked with Bob for only a short time, but it was memorable. Bob had great respect and love for other people, and it definitely showed. He had a way of making you feel like you were the most important person he needed to be talking with at the time...whether you were discussing editorial content, a new project or funny stories about your kids.
The world has lost a great person with Bob's passing. You went far too soon, Bob, and you will be missed.
Karen Rodemich
February 17, 2006
It is obvious that we all agree that Bob Boucher was a good, kind man.
When I first started for Cardinal Business Media in 1997 as a part-time temporary employee, he knew my name and would greet me in the hallways. That kind of gesture goes a long way when you work for someone.
Bob was genuine and he had a great sense of humor. One time, I accidentally sent him a personal e-mail meant for someone with a similar name. I didn't realize until about the second e-mailed response from him! So even after my asking him if he was going to rent one of the speckled horses from The Wizard of Oz and take my mother to Arby's for her birthday dinner, Bob didn't chalk me up as being a certified lunatic.
Thanks Bob, for playing along and for caring. You will be missed.
Sean McKinney
February 17, 2006
Bob believed in what we were doing and, in demonstrating that belief, made us believe more.
He mastered style, charisma, presentation – all the essential stuff for the leader of a publishing house – but he also fully understood the meaning of his publications, editorially and business-wise, in widely diverse markets. He could cut to the heart of an issue in an instant with his blunt questions and piercing eyes. And only God could help you if you stood in the way with superficial or phony explanations.
He could warm a room with laughter and an uncanny ability to focus on many individuals in a concentrated period - employees of all stripes, their spouses, and their children. And while he was doing that, he could somehow slice in and out of conversations on the periphery, spicing them up with one-liners. I’ve never met a man who was simultaneously as confident, witty, perceptive, and charming as Bob Boucher.
I saw him use a forceful but conciliatory email to defend our editorial content while encouraging an unhappy sponsor to reconsider a hasty decision to pull advertising. The result: More than $300,000 in reclaimed business.
I saw him roar over underperforming budgets in one particularly tense meeting, demanding explanations for every number after we had undergone an unexpectedly slow first quarter. The experience was exciting and equally frightening. I learned more in those 2 hours than in any other 2 hours I’ve spent in publishing. The most important lesson: Don’t be afraid to say what you believe, and back it up.
I remember him showing up at my mother’s viewing and taking the time to talk knowledgeably and respectfully with my father about news and sports events from 30 year earlier.
But probably the grandest moment came when Bob raised a glass of expensive champagne and toasted our editorial staff in a five-star restaurant on Times Square, less than an hour after we had received Neal Awards for achieving editorial excellence. We were there, on Bob’s credit card, because he cared about stuff like that.
Yes, Bob always cared, and that was why he inspired hundreds of people in his many distinguished years as a salesman, publisher, entrepreneur, and business leader in New York City and Philadelphia. You might not have agreed with everything he said or did, but you had to respect and admire him. I also personally liked the guy a lot, and I regret that when I left his company in 2000, I did not get the chance to tell him that.
We’ll miss you, Bob. I’m so sorry that you had to go so young.
Andy Landis
February 16, 2006
Our dearest condolences and prayers to all the family. Bob was a true gentleman and one of the finest individuals I have worked for. I wish that I could be there with all his friends but distance and timing prohibits.
Again our thoughts are with you and the family.
Andy, Melinda, Amy, Sam and Amanda Landis
nolan bellisario
February 16, 2006
Bob was there for me in my time of need I wish that I could have done the same for him. I will miss him
and his marvelous sense of humor.
Nolan
Helen Solensky
February 15, 2006
Bob was one of the most generous and kind persons I ever met. I will sadly miss him for all of his warmth, wisdom and humor.
Patty Wall
February 15, 2006
Bob is a rare soul.
I have never met as successful a man who was nearly as likable and friendly as Bob. He will be sorely missed.
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