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for Elbert Alston Cheek
Darrell Herron
August 5, 2008
My condolences to the Cheek Family. I just heard about Elbe's passing and want you to know how many lives he touched in a positive manner. Elbe and I both played French horn in the Tates Creek band and endured the times that bond people that strive together in teamwork towards a goal. We both graduated in Engineering at UK, he in electrical and I in Civil but I lost touch with him after that. I can tell from the messages here that he is loved and greatly missed.
Becky Sheehan
July 30, 2008
Alison,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Osric, as I knew him, was a wonderfully gentle man. I am blessed to have known him. I hope that many people will help you keep alive the memories of the person he was for the children and to ease you through this painful time.
You are in my thoughts.
Hodierna
Rob Edwards
July 23, 2008
Allison,
We were so saddened to hear of Elbe's sudden passing. We have many fond memories of our times together at so many SCA events when we were living in Louisville. He leaves a legacy of selfless service for us all to emulate.
Know that you are all in our prayers. May his Soul, and the Souls of all the departed, rest in peace.
The Edwards
Rob & Catherine, Joshua & Caitlin
(Devin & Elsbeth)
Rae Cartwright Pond
July 22, 2008
Dear Cheek Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Elbe. I went to Tates Creek with him and was in 10th grade biology class with him. He sat behind me during that long afternoon class. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless you.
Patricia Groves
July 19, 2008
Alan and I are thinking often of you Alison, your children, and your mother, and the rest of your family. Our prayers are with you at this time. love Pat and Alan
Anne Carenbauer
July 17, 2008
Seen with my own eyes, a great man has fallen.
Attending the visitation with Cordellia and Camilla, Osric's body lay low in the casket, his warm smile taken away from his face. His body now an empty shell, his soul free to delight our hearts and our memories.
When you attend a service for a fallen society brother, you get a true glimpse at the man he was as a whole. When friends from work, members of the church, old friends from high school, relatives and loved ones from so many facets of the earth come to honor a man, you know he was who he showed us.
He was that smile, that peaceful heart, that intelligent mind, with us, with his work, with his family.
I hope all will find a way to remember him and honor him.
With sadness, and faith,
Nonna
Claudia Moore
July 16, 2008
Naomi,
I am very sorry about your dad. I will be thinking about you.
Lola Pudinski
July 16, 2008
Alison,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and the kids.
(( Hugs ))
Greg Frankel
July 15, 2008
I knew Elbe both in Scouts and in school. It has been many years since I have seen him.
Your family will be in our prayers.
Sue Corkill
July 15, 2008
Allison--
Thinking of you and the kids during this time. Many ((hugs)).
Sue Corkill
Betsy Packard
July 15, 2008
Alison, I am so sorry for your loss, yours and the children's. You are most certainly in our thoughts and meditations.
peace and blessings,
bets
(aka Lady Elissa Ferch Gruffydd)
Dudley Hanks
July 15, 2008
Alison, I am so sorry for your loss. Elbe and I were classmates and spent many hours studying together at UK. We graduated together and began our careers at IBM on the same day. Even though we seldom worked together directly, we kept up on each other's family and the activities of our lives. I cherish the many "hall" conversations we had over the years. Elbe was a good friend and a good man. Even though it may sound a little hollow right now, I hope you can find comfort in knowing that God is faithful and is still in control of our lives and circumstances. Take care of yourself.
Jeanne (Hurst) Guess
July 15, 2008
Mrs Cheek, I am so sorry to hear about your son. I remember him from Tates Creek High School. I also have such special memories of you from my typing class. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Leslie Clifford
July 15, 2008
Alison,
I am very sorry and just wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can ever do for you let me know. Also don't forget that your Lexington Public Library co-workers are here for you and your family whenever you need us. Take care and once again my deepest condolences on the loss of your sweet and loving husband.
Leslie Falzone
July 15, 2008
I will miss him, he was a kind gentle and patient freind.
Leslie Falzone (Aibhilin SCA)
Lisa (Eren in the SCA) Crumbley
July 15, 2008
He was a wonderful man and will be missed greatly. I will treasure the sesame cookie recipe he sent me. You guys are in my thoughts.
Connie Fucito
July 15, 2008
Elbe was a wonderful man with a creative spirit. He was a pleasure to work with and a good friend. I am so sorry for your loss and he will be missed immensely.
Tommy Martin
July 15, 2008
I am deeply saddened with Elbe's passing. We grew up together in Scouts and I remembr the numerous camping trips we shared. He developed into a wonderful person and I will miss seeing his radiant smile on my visits to Second Presbyterian Church.
Tommy Martin
Rick Rushing
July 15, 2008
I am very sad to hear of Elbe's death. We grew up on the same street and I have not seen Elbe for some time, but I am glad to hear that he turned into such a fine man. I know he will be missed.
Suzanne Davis
July 15, 2008
Naomi, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow. Thinking of you, Ms. Davis
Leigh Anne (Wallace) Weissmueller
July 15, 2008
Mrs. Cheek, I was saddened to see this in the paper. I cannot imagine the impact this has on you. Johnny Wash and I are no longer together but we do have 2 wonderful children and almost 6 grandchildren. I could not imagine being without any of them. You are in my thoughts and prayers that you have peace in your heart. Love, Leigh Anne (Wallace) Weissmueller
Patrick
July 15, 2008
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. He was a great father and friend. I will miss his smiling face and his good natured laugh. You and yours are in my thoughts and prayers.
Betty Downing
July 14, 2008
I was very sad to hear about Elbe passing away so suddenly. I've known Elbe most of my life through Second Presbyterian. I was always in awe of how devoted he was to his children. He will be missed. Peace to Elbe's family from the Downing's
Pam Holcomb
July 14, 2008
Allison:
Please know how sorry I am for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam Holcomb
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