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John Razel Obituary
Lt. Col. John Michael Razel
March 4, 1943 ~ March 9, 2004
Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They bring you an experience of peace, or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
John Razel, you were my missing puzzle piece. I never knew someone like you existed for me. You were bigger than life, you opened up my world, and you took MY breath away.
I'll love and miss you always. Candy
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Randy and Karen Riggs
March 19, 2004
It was as if he came to life right out of a Norman Rockwell painting. John was always a big ray of sunshine coming up our walk. Working from home, I saw him nearly every day, and it was always a bright spot for me and our Doberman, Duke, who adored him.
John was "old school," in that he delivered service with a smile, and gave the people along his route a whole lot more than just the mail. We are proud and fortunate to have known him, and only wish it could've been for a whole lot longer.
But we have a little part of John in our home, a big mailbox he built for us and beautiful maple closet doors he hand crafted. We will never forget this wonderful man. Until we meet again, dear friend—happy trails.
Barbara Hollifield
March 16, 2004
John was the greatest mailman anyone could ask for. He watched my daughters grow up and just 4 days before his passing he got to meet my new granddaughter. Even though I hadn't had the chance to tell him about her, as he said, "You know I've been your mailman for years now... I know everything that's going on with your family."
He was such a compassionate man, especially when it came to all the puppies on the block. He never failed to have his assortment of Milk Bones in his pocket ready, just in case. I will never forget how I would always look forward to a little plastic bag in my mailbox at Christmastime full of dog treats, some that his wife had personally made. His smiling face and big heart will be missed and can never be replaced.
God Bless you "Big John."
Steve, Marlene & Nicole Christie
March 15, 2004
We will miss John's smiling face when he delivered our mail. He was more than our mailman. He watched our daughter and the neighborhood children grow up and go off to college, and always asked how they were doing. John always went that extra step to make things easier for everyone.
We never saw him without a smile on his face and that's how we will remember John.
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