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for Bruce Hall
Marcia Polischuck
August 28, 2009
Debbie, Morgan and Family
It's hard to believe that it has been nearly a year since Bruce's passing. Bruce was one of those people that we were all so blessed to know and glad we did not miss his sharp wit, genuine affection and discerning spirit. His memory DOES live on with the surety the we WILL see him again in the hereafter.
Debbie and Morgan, may it comfort you to know that you have been close to our hearts and in our prayers this past year. We love you and care deeply about your loss.
Love,
Marcia Polischuck
Sarah Prentice
May 18, 2009
It's hard to believe it has been nine months since Mr. Bruce has passed. It's hard to believe that he left us at all because, even though Mr. Bruce has passed on we still feel his spirit with us, helping us get by. I'd like to believe He is watching us in heaven, in fact I'm almost certain he is because he cared about every one and would never leave anyone. I'm confident He will live on through our happy memories of him and that Bruce hall will never be forgotten. May he Rest in peace.
Grace E. Pickron
September 21, 2008
Bruce Hall was a loving man. He was one of my best friends. At least I know that he is in wonderful hands. He promised me he would play with me when he got better but he got worse. Maybe I will talk with him some day. Bruce was too young to die. I will always love Bruce Hall.
Sandra Kiser
September 12, 2008
Debbie,
May God strengthen you and your family and give you comfort. I pray that His love will rain down upon you today and always.
Blessings always,
September 10, 2008
May the angels in heaven be blessed by your impeccable humor, your boundless creativity, your stirring music, your loyal friendship and your gentle spirit. For their gain is our loss.
We love you Bruce. Goodbye.
Jenny (& Paul) Clark
September 9, 2008
One would only have had to be present at the standing-room-only memorial service yesterday to see first-hand how many lives Bruce touched. I still can't really believe you won't be at Leon on Friday to shoot a game of pool and toss one back with me buddy. Happy Trails - we'll miss you like crazy.
Lindsay Clark
September 8, 2008
I have known Bruce for my whole life. Children can tell at a very early age whether someone is a fantastic human being - friendly, generous, and intelligent. I always knew that Bruce was that kind of person because in the swimming pool games he was *always* willing to play the monster.
I love you. Blessings and hugs to all those who love you too.
Terri McOuat
September 8, 2008
Bruce's life is an inspiration. His lightness of spirit and deliberate gentleness made all who knew him strive to be better people.
His love for and devotion to Debbie and Morgan is the stuff of legends.
As he taught so many of us to sing in harmony, he also showed us how to live that way. He was the force that wove our tunes together to make the song great.
Libby, Doug, Sara Page, and J, my thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you.
Dale Friends
September 8, 2008
To Bruce's family and friends:
I am so saddened to hear the new of Bruce's passing. He was certainly one of the truly nice people of the world and it will be a bit more empty without his presence in it. He touched so many lives and probably never realized it.
I've sat here today recounting how many times he made me (and everyone else) bust up laughing at something he did or said...or sang. And I can honestly say I've never worked with a better person. His caring and talents are without measure.
My thoughts are for Bruce and his family at this time.
Dale Friends
Jim Foster
September 8, 2008
I went to high school with Bruce, and the only rational reason I can come up with for his early passing is that one human being is only allowed to bring a certain finite amount of joy to others lives. Bruce was just an overachiever.
Carl Davis
September 8, 2008
I’ve known Bruce since High School and enjoyed every moment we were together. I saw his integrity and hard work put him where he wanted to be many times. I walked with him through a few of his tough decisions and saw them lead him to happiness. Fortunately we seemed to catch up with each other as I moved around. While I missed him when he left Atlanta to return to Tallahassee, our conversations and holiday visits told me that he enjoyed being back. A talented and favored son of Tallahassee was home and the better for it. I reveled in his marriage to Deb and, as he told me of his love for her and Morgan, new it was right for them all. He was truly dedicated to them. I fondly remember the things we did together, but, best of all, how our humor clicked. Our friendship is best summed up by a mutual friend out with us one night that, after hearing us spin word games and anecdotes said, “Who put the quarter in you two guys!”. I miss Bruce’s humor and energy and from the beginning to the end of my days will love him like a brother. My heart goes out to the Halls, relatives and friends and welcome hearing from you. God Bless you all.
Sara Howard McDonald
September 8, 2008
Dear Libby, I was saddened by the passing of your son. I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Love, Sara Howard McDonald
Cori Bauserman
September 7, 2008
Debbie- I am so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
April Roberts
September 7, 2008
Libby, I am so sorry to hear about your son. My heart goes out to you and your family at this sad time in your life. With love and pray.
Anne Knox
September 5, 2008
Bruce was a sweetheart of a man and a wonderful person. God bless his soul real good. God bless you Deb and Morgan.
Sean Weide
September 5, 2008
Although I did not know Bruce very long, I had the pleasure of working with him on a few projects. He will be missed.
My prayers are with Debbie, Morgan and his extended family.
Jimmy Graham
September 5, 2008
No words have I to here express our blessing from his brief sweet gift of life.
Joanna Southerland
September 4, 2008
We will always love Bruce. His smile, his laugh, sitting in Leon Pub, sitting in his living room, listening to his music, sharing meals and chatter, jokes about tennis - these were just a few of the strands weaving our lives together.
His passionate concern and love for his daughter, Morgan, and his deep love and adoration for Debbie are his legacy. He had an incredible battle that he never burdened friends with - but always worked to make everyone around him happy. He will always be a best friend.
Tricia Wood Merchant
September 4, 2008
Please know that we are so saddened by the loss of our dear sweet Bruce! He always had a warm spot in my heart and when we saw each other, he would go out of his way to give me a huge smile and that big bear hug that I loved to receive. I will fondly remember his wonderfully, unique sense of humor, gentleness, and artistic talents of so many! I think back to many get-togethers with friends from high school where we would sing (in amazing harmony) songs by the Beach Boys, Beatles, and Christmas carols, ending each song with a wonderful rendition of “Amen”. What a true friend he was! Debbie, Morgan, Doug, Sara Page, Libby, Judge (and all), our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. With much love,
Tina Waskom-Brown
September 4, 2008
To me, Bruce was "Tiger". This was the name I gave him when I was just a small child 30+ years ago and it stuck even into my adulthood. I have fond memories of him tapping into his inner child and playing with me, and when visiting Tallahassee and our family there, I so looked forward to seeing him. I can't quite wrap my head or heart around the reality that I won't anymore. He will be missed! Debbie, Morgan, Aunt Libby, Doug, Sara-Page, and Jay, you are all very much in my thoughts and heart. I wish you all peace and love as you move through this time. With great love,
Beth Suhor
September 4, 2008
My Heart goes out to all of those in Debbie and Bruces Family.Our community will greatly miss Bruce.
Brandae Johnston
September 4, 2008
I knew Bruce and Debbie through my parents and quickly came to genuinely like both of them. In a world where people are not always what they seem, they are. They both have an open door, open heart policy. I will miss Bruce and his laughter the most. He had a way of always making you feel at ease. After a family tragedy of our own, both he and Debbie were right there at my family's side and that can never be forgotten. I came to view them as family and will miss him as such.
My greatest comfort is knowing that he is somewhere where he will never again feel pain or sadness. He is one of the good guys keeping a watchful eye over all of us. He will forever be carried in our hearts and the memories shall last a life time. To his wife, Debbie, you are in my thoughts and prayers. We are by your side in spirit and wish you all the strength that is needed to get through your time of loss and sadness.
Janice & James Faulk
September 4, 2008
Losing Bruce creates a hole in so many hearts. Always gentle, funny and caring, he also made anyone around him feel comfortable, just by being himself. We'll all miss the warm hugs of greeting, the laughter, the outrageous imitations and so many other things. Deb and Morgan - you have a guardian angel looking out for you now. Hold your memories close to your hearts for they will bring you comfort and peace.
Richard DePasquale
September 4, 2008
I really only got to know Bruce a short time ago. But I do know he was
a very caring man and loved people
around him. Does not make sense to
me why these talented people leave us so soon. I know he will be missed
by everyone around him.
Mary Kay Waskom
September 4, 2008
Time and distance prevented me from spending a lot of time with Bruce. However, the times I did spend with him are memorable! Mostly, I enjoy the stories from my husband and his brother telling about their cousins Bruce and Doug and the scrapes they used to get into (and out of) during summer visits to Tallahassee …
Bruce was many things to many people, but mostly, he was a mold-breaker. I know his close family and friends will miss him dearly.
Nancee Esposito
September 3, 2008
Doug,
I wondered why the Cool Guy Light in Tallahassee flickered and then dimmed on Sunday, but I understood when I read about Bruce. My condolences to you and Lori and your family.
Marie Prentice
September 3, 2008
Our hearts are breaking knowing that our dear “Mr. Bruce” is gone. But when one day the dark clouds clear over our little corner of “VonSnootyville Acres”, we’ll be left with warm, wonderful memories of a man who brought his joy of life to everyone who knew him. His incredible sense of humor, his devotion to his family and his unwavering love of the woman he adored, Debbie, will keep his memory alive in our hearts forever.
Laurel Van Ham
September 3, 2008
What a remarkable man, and what a big empty space he must leave in this community of family and friends. May you feel wrapped round with God's love. I am holding you in my heart and prayers. Laurel Van Ham (Faith at Work)
jill wilson
September 3, 2008
I have know the Hall family since my college days in the early 80s, but really got to know Bruce the best when he, Sara Page and I all moved together to Atlanta and shared a house in Buckhead. We all had great dreams then. We did not see ourselves as waiters, retail flunkies and entry level employees. Instead, we were the artist, the actor and the writer and we all supported each other in our dreams for the future. But more than that, what we did most of all was laugh. We laughed and laughed and laughed. Mostly, it was Sara Page and I laughing at Bruce's monologues, character voices and wry insights that could cheer us out of any bad mood. HE was a joy to have as a roommate and the closest thing I will ever have akin to a brother, as I grew up in a house full of girls. Doug and Sara Page, I know you know how lucky you were to have him as a sibling. My heart goes out to you, your parents and dear Deb and Morgan.
Besides his incredible talent as an artist and musician, I will remember Bruce the most for his kindness and sensitivity. HE was one of the most tenderhearted men I ever knew and I am so glad he was able to have a family of his own as he was SO meant to be a father and husband.
THere is a song that Bruce and I both loved that the Grateful Dead used to sing called Ripple. (look the lyrics up online, I cannot post them here on legacy). There are words in that song that comfort me as I think of Bruce in that next place, strumming a guitar (or a harp unstrung, perhaps), looking down over us as protector and angel of happiness. Hall family, when you finally laugh again, just think of that laughter as a visit from Bruce. I know I will.
with love and sympathy,
John McBride
September 3, 2008
Deb and Family,
Bruce was a real treasure, a gentleman and a person with a sweetness of spirit rarely seen these days. We are all poorer for his loss.
He designed the Beebo Snack Cake packages and I cannot walk past a display at the grocery store with being reminded of Bruce. It used to make me grin and I think Bruce would appreciate if I continue to do so.
Our loss is Heaven's gain. I'm sure the Master is getting ready to put Bruce's many talents on some great project. I look forward to meeting him again.
Marcia Polischuck
September 3, 2008
Debbie, Morgan, Family and Friends,
Your friends join you in celebrating Bruce's life as well as sharing in your sorrow. We will be praying for you and remembering him with you long after this coming Monday has passed.
Bruce was truly an amazing person and a gift from God to us all.
With our love,
Chris and Marcia Polischuck
Nancy Stoutamire
September 3, 2008
I first met Bruce making heavenly music here on earth (KUMC). My experience of Bruce was that he was very considerate and thoughtful of the things he did and said.
When Deb started playing tennis Bruce would come out and play tennis or just come out to cheer Deb on. This is when I came to know Bruce's wonderful sense of humor. Deb was going to have the tennis girls (THE PINK LADIES) over for dinner. When Deb told Bruce he needed to be on his own that night he went to his computer and sent out an e-mail to THE PINK LADIES requesting to be an honorary member of THE PINK LADIES and signed the e-mail Brucianna and included a picture of Brucianna (Bruce with long hair). I laughed until I cried. How could we not make Brucianna a member.
Deb and Morgan I hope you find comfort in the words of St. John Chrysostom...They whom we lose and love are no longer where they were before. They are now wherever we are.
Diane and John LoCastro
September 3, 2008
Libby and Family,
Our hearts break for you. Please be comforted to know that you are in the prayers of many. May your faith bring you comfort and peace through this most difficult time.
Daniel Long
September 2, 2008
To Bruce's family, I pray the Lord will lead you gently through this time.
Velma Frye
September 2, 2008
Bruce Hall was a fine human being and will be profoundly missed. We will sing for you and your family, Libby, in this difficult time of letting go. We are sending you light to hold you in love.
Thursday Morning Singing Circle
Robert Murphy
September 2, 2008
Libby and family,
I am so sorry to hear that Bruce has lost his valiant fight. I have such fond memories of our times together, whether it was at the beach or at your beautiful home in Tallahassee.
I remember being amazed at what an incredible artist Bruce was, especially at such a young age, and what cool cartoon images he could come up with. His goofy sense of humor, and his hilarious imitations always made visits fun.
Life has taken us to many stations since those years, but Mother always kept me updated on where the Halls were. I pray that God gives you peace in this time, and time will allow you to remember all the good times, not the pain of the recent past.
Erma Cooke
September 2, 2008
Libby and all,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I know you will miss Bruce tremendously.
With love.
Machelle Thompson
September 2, 2008
Bruce,
We miss you so much! You will always be part of my music.
Love,
Mashawnta (Thanks for the name)
Lisa Doxsee
September 2, 2008
Doug and the whole Hall family, we are all so saddened to hear of Bruce's passing! He did have a lovely singing voice, and he may now share that with all in heaven! Please do know that he is now in the BEST hands! Keep all of those wonderful memories close to your heart!
*Love and Prayers from the whole Doxsee clan*
Steve and Helen Edwards
September 2, 2008
Please accept our sincere condolances.
Neal Zimmermann
September 2, 2008
Bruce and I met at FSU in the art program and both transferred to East Carolina where we were roommates. We shared two different old houses with all their quirks. Bruce was a terrific friend and I was blown away at his talent as an illustrator. I would look over his shoulder while he worked and simply be amazed. In those days, we spent a lot of time laughing and heading out on the lawn to toss the frisbee, that is, when we weren't up all night completing art assignments. He was in a band at ECU called All You Can Eat, and he did these great posters for their few shows, which were terrific raw rock and roll gems. I can still see and hear Bruce plucking away on his bass. Bruce and I fell out of touch until recently, when he contacted me again with his open friendship and love. I am deeply saddened to hear of this news, he was a genuine guy with a big heart. His life had a positive impact on me. We lost a good one. My heart goes out to his family and close friends.
Stephanie Nerges
September 2, 2008
My deepest sympathies to Bruce's family and friends.My happiest days of my 20's were spent within his company. He broadend my thinking of our world community and taught great love to my daughter and myself. He has and always be in our thoughts and hearts. Atlanta was our playground and boy did we have fun! With sincere sadness on learning of his passing. Stephanie and Megan
Sandi Kennedy
September 2, 2008
Remembering you with prayers and sympathy in Bruce's passing. We mortals have no answers as to the losses we must endure, but God knows and cares about all of us.
Russell McKee
September 2, 2008
I pray that God would hold all of you in His ever-present, loving arms as you grieve.
Kenya Colvin
September 2, 2008
What a pleasure it was to work with him. When I needed a singing partner, a joke or just an ear, he obliged.
He truly inspired me! Bruce was in a category all his own. His passion for art was undeniable & he made me want to be as great as he was :)
My heart & prayers definitely go out to the family & friends.
Dreama Morgan
September 2, 2008
Bruce Hall's list of talents far exceeds most. God graced him with innate creative talents, and a maestro's ear. His unpredictable and outspoken sense of humor would inspire Robin Williams. I will truly miss this gentle, caring angel.
Joe Wood
September 2, 2008
I’ll miss Bruce very much. I first knew him as my best friend’s little brother, but he quickly became much more than that. Though I didn’t get to see him often enough, when I did a handshake was never good enough; a very manly bear-hug was always in order. My favorite memories include being mesmerized by his artwork in high school, watching him drive home from Atlanta with a stuffed UGA bulldog being dragged behind his car, watching him catch a Frisbee, and listening to him sing. His music will be with me forever; he taught me to sing.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Deb and Morgan. To Doug, the Judge, Sara Page, and my surrogate mother, I extend to you all of the love and support you have bestowed upon me over the years.
Jill and Gary Elmore
September 2, 2008
It is with great sadness Gary and I read about your son's death. Please know our thoughts, prayers and love are with you at this time.
May the Lord surround you with his loving arms and comfort you and your families as you enter the grieving process. We pray soon all the wonderful memories of Bruce's life will replace all the sad ones you are currently experiencing.
Take time to grieve in your own special ways.
Bill Johnson
September 2, 2008
Dear Family,
You have been in our prayers for months and will continue to be for months into the future. Your Faith At Work family is weeping with you.
Jana McConnaughhay
September 2, 2008
Bruce was a wonderful, dear man. Chad and I are so, so sorry for your loss.
Kay Campbell
September 2, 2008
The southeast Faith at Work group supports both parents in our thoughts during this difficult time. Bruce was a fine man with many talents, and was loved by so many people. We hold you close to our hearts.
Stephanie Lalonde
September 2, 2008
I am sincerely sorry for your loss and pray that Bruce's spirit continues to bless those he loved and that through the music scholarship his love of people and music live on.
Stephanie Lalonde, Orlando FL
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