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Jude Oney
June 18, 2008
We are so sorry to hear of Dirk's passing. We are praying for all his family and friends.
Education has lost a true warrior.
Jude Oney
Suzy Boyle
June 11, 2008
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Flick, who served not only as my high school principal, but also as a great friend, consul, and dedicated educator. He will truly be missed by all of us whose lives he has impacted!
giselle herenandez
June 10, 2008
Dear Mrs. flick sorry about Mr Flick
you are my thoughts and prayers. Your a strong person you will get though this love always camilla martinez and giselle hernandez
Bob Nanney
June 10, 2008
Dear Nancy and family we share your lost and pray that God will fill your heart with his love. My mind is full of memories of Dirk as I look out my window.
I will miss him and his smiling face as I know we all will. All our love to you and the family.
Bob, Connie, Staci and Justin
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Cory & Beth Stanley
June 8, 2008
We are truly saddened to hear of Dirk's passing. He was a dear friend to both of us. Dirk lived across the street from me (Beth) for many years and was another "brother" to me. He was a HHS classmate of ours and will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to the entire Flick family.
The Stubbemans
June 8, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of Dirk's passing. I was a high school friend. Our family sends our sympathy to the Flick family. God Bless.
Cynthia Turner
June 7, 2008
Dear Nancy and Family,
My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. My God truly bless you and your family.
Cynthia Turner
Mike Spudic Jr.
June 7, 2008
To the Flick family,
I worked with Dirk in the School City of Hammond. I learned a lot from him, and had a great respect for the job that he did. My Dad also worked with Dirk, and felt the same way. Dirk had a way of not just being a boss, he became a friend. I will always keep Dirk and his family in my thoughts and prayers. I think Dirk was a GREAT GUY, and know that he is now in Heaven.
Sincerely,
Mike Spudic
Penny Kennedy Banfield
June 7, 2008
On behalf of the entire Nathan Hale Elementary School staff and students...I wish to extend our deepest condolences to the Dirk Flick family. We pray for comfort in this time of sincere grief.
Grant & Paula Zander
June 6, 2008
Flick Family
We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Dirk.Our prayers go out to the family. He will be greatly missed.
Barry Heine
June 6, 2008
Dirk and I go way back to playing little leauge baseball together. We hung around together during a few years at Indiana State and then sort of lost touch. I was really saddened to hear of his passing. He will be missed.
My prayers are with you.
Shannon Clark (Wilson)
June 6, 2008
As a former student of WHS and someone that feels deeply honored to have had Mr. Flick as not only a principal but also a very dear friend of the family, I couldn't imagine having gone through life without knowing him. I know that I had a place in his heart and he will always have a huge place in mine. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Nancy, his children, and everyone else who loved him dearly. There will be a void in the halls of Whiting High School that I feel will be irreplaceable.
I love you Mr. Flick~ I will always be your "squeak".
Glenn, Laura, & Jake, Mrs. Thelma Wright
June 6, 2008
Dear Nancy & Family,
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
“A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove...but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child.”
Forest E. Witcraft quote
Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Virginia (Jenny) Hughes
June 6, 2008
Dear Family Members: I attended HHS with Dirk. I remember him even though it's been 30+ yrs since high school days. I do remember he was a very nice and friendly guy. I did not know him that well, but what I do remember of him makes it no surprise in his career choice. Caring and doing for others. I read the paper on-line and my heart fell when I read his name. The name, Dirk Flick, is not very common so I did more research to my dismay. I wish you all peace and loving memories.
James Buehring (WHS Class Of 1999)
June 6, 2008
Having been both a student and co-worker of Dirk really showed me the full breadth of the dedication he poured into his craft, which far exceeds that of many people I've met. A job like his is far from being easy, but he often made it look that way. I am both humbled and grateful for the time I knew him, and offer my deepest sympathy.
Shawn Turpin
June 6, 2008
Thank you Dirk for all you have done for me and school city of Whiting. May God Bless your family during this difficult time. I know you will watching over the softball and baseball teams this weekend!
Donna (Arington) Petraits
June 6, 2008
Nancy and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I was in Hobart recently and made the pilgrimage to Brickie Bowl. I can see Dirk in that uniform with a big 'ol grin on his face. Once a Brickie, always a Brickie. I'm proud to say he was a classmate of mine!
Annie Austin
June 6, 2008
Mr Flick was my high scool principal. He was of the kindest people I ever met. He believed in me as a person and gave me courage to overcome my fears. He will be sorely missed.
Laurie Edwards and Paige Quesada
June 5, 2008
To the FLick family: Our deepest condolences to you all during this most difficult time. Mr. Flick was a good man and a great principal. Good luck to the one that has to fill his shoes as principal at Whiting High School. Our thoughts are with you.
Abby and Nick Ringer (WHS C/O 2001)
June 5, 2008
To the Flick Family:
The world is short one more great man. Mr. Flick was a great principal and so much more. It saddens us to know the halls of WHS will no longer be filled with his laughter and kindness.
Sincerely,
Bob Preniczny
June 5, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Flick family. I remember Dirk as a young "brickee". He attended Hobart High School with my son, Bruce, and both went on with great careers. Dirk always had a smile and made a point to say "hello". He will be missed by many true "brickee's".
Bruce & Kay Phillips
June 5, 2008
To the entire Flick family,
We were neighbors of the Flicks in Villa Shores when Dirk was just a grade schooler and he always held a special place in our hearts.
We were shocked and saddened by the news of his passing.
Just a couple of years ago, we had the opportunity to spend a couple of hours visiting with him. We were pleased, though not really surprised, at the extraordinary man he grew up to be.
Shirley and Chuck, Jay, Nancy and family....we send our deepest condolences to you at this very sad time.
Maria Guzman
June 5, 2008
Mrs Flick and Family~
I was saddened to hear of your loss when Brianna came home and told me. I know it's been a very difficult year for you. You and your family are in my prayers.
My sincere and heartfelt condolences~
Maria Guzman
Nicholas Ferlus
June 5, 2008
My sympathy goes out to Nancy and the rest of the Flick family. Dirk will me missed by many.
I have had the Honor of knowing Dirk for many years as a neighbor, friend, and co-worker.
I am certain he's in the BIG classroom now, and is starting to teach all the little Angels.
Rachel Rodgers
June 5, 2008
May god be with you during this difficult time. Mr. Flick will be missed by everyone that he knew!
Janet Henson
June 5, 2008
Jay, Penny and Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God comfort you at this time and ease your pain.
Sincerely,
Carl Brickley
June 5, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Dirk. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Carl and Jackie Brickley
Valerie Snyder
June 5, 2008
My deepest condolences to Mr. Flick's family and friends. He was a great principal, and I feel honored to have known him. Again, my prayers are with you.
Jess Stone
June 5, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to Dirk's family. I only met Principal Flick a few times, but was able to hear how truly understanding and caring he was from my roommate, a former WHS graduate.
With heartfelt condolences,
Jess Stone
Ron Button & Shana Szany
June 5, 2008
To the entire Flick Family,
We are very sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you during this time. Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences.
Christine Rodriguez (Pratt)
June 5, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear this very sad news. I remember Mr. Flick from my junior high school days at George Rogers Clark. I was so fond of Mr. Flick. Everybody loved him.
Peace and Prayers to his family,
Christine Rodriguez (Pratt)
Lorri Luchene
June 5, 2008
Nancy and family
our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time, Dirk will be missed he was a great friend and neighbor.
sincerely,
Lorri , Roger and Tyler Luchene
Jack Friel
June 5, 2008
As the labor relations attorney for the Hammond schools, it ws my privilege to work with Dirk when he was in charge of Hammond's custodial operations. I can't tell you how much I enjoyed working with Dirk. I missed him when he left and went to Whiting. We will all miss him now!
Gary Ridgley
June 5, 2008
Nancy and Family,
It is with a saddened heart that I write to you about the passing of Dirk. Since the first day I met him at Clark, he was a special person. Whether as a colleague or administraor Dirk was first a friend and someone that you knew you were getting the truth from. As a rival principal, he was always there to call and congratulate me when we had done something well or let me know if there was a problem. He will be missed by many. The last time I talked to him he called me in Vegas during my lunch hour just to say hello and ask how things were going.
Each time one of my teams came to Whiting he was there to greet me with that big smile and firm handshake. He really made me feel at home.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and I just wanted to say that I am a better person because I knew Dirk Flick.
Kim & Kevin Fenwick
June 5, 2008
Our hearts go out to the family with Dirk's passing. My husband and I will miss him greatly. He stopped many times at the house to say hi. After all of these years, he had become a regular part of our lives. His stories and conversation will always be remembered.
Jeanine Hansen
June 5, 2008
Nancy and kids....we were so sorry to read of Dirks' passing....may God keep you in His loving arms. We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one, but God is always prepared to help us through that loss.
Blessings,
Ken and Jeanine Hansen
Judy Duffala
June 4, 2008
How can I extend to Dirk's family how much I enjoyed and admired him as a "boss" and as a friend?! Working with him at Crown Point High School was never dull. He and Larry Shrader constantly had some personal competitions going that lived up the office and lightened up our spirits and attitudes. After he moved to Whiting High School, I could always call and talk to him. He always had time. He will be sorely missed - as an administrator and as a person. May God bless Dirk (and watch out for his practical jokes), and may God give you, his family, peace and comfort.
Tim Vaught and Family
June 4, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Gregg Furto
June 4, 2008
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in each other at this difficult time . Dirk was a true friend for many years, and will be missed by allot of people who' s lives he has touched. God Bless
Jim Masters
June 4, 2008
As a journalist covering Whiting schools, Dirk Flick was always open and honest toward me. He wanted the best for his students, and I believe the school reflected that. I miss our chats in his office. He was a friend.
Shirley Kosich
June 4, 2008
Nancy and family,
We were deeply saddened by the news of Dirk's passing. He will be missed by many.
The Kosich Family
Chrissy Butler
June 4, 2008
We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a great man. Dirk was a loving firend and a wonderful mentor to many young people he will be remembered always. Joe, Chrissy, Madilyn Butler.
Chrissy Butler
June 4, 2008
We are deeply saddened by the loss of such a great man. Dirk was a loving firend and a wonderful mentor to many young people he will be remembered always. Joe, Chrissy, Madilyn Butler.
Jim Campbell
June 4, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I worked with your dad for a number of years and have a son your age who went to Andrean. Needless to say we had discussions when Hobart played Andrean in basketball.
Bob & Janet Purtee
June 4, 2008
We're so sorry to hear about Dirk. He was a great friend and golf buddy of Bob's. Our kids grew up together and Dirk was always there for all of them. He will be greatly missed.
Nancy & children...you will be in our prayers.
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