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for Philip Abraira
mary karl and Jim Swink
November 25, 2006
Fayann, Thanks for tell us about the tributes. He was so blessed to have had so many friends and family who loved him and will miss him. We were so blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know him and love him when the two of you lived in Atlanta and when you would come back to visit, most of all his love for Jesus and faith was so out there and he embraced it ever moment as you do, you will be united again and what a great day to look forward to. You are a very strong and amazing person and a very good friend who I hope will stay in our life.God bless you and your family at a time of loss.
Ron Gometz
November 24, 2006
Hey Sister, I sent a note regarding Phillip right after the incident. Perhaps the "Tootzie" address is no longer being used. But you KNOW how much I love YOU and Philip. We were neigbors, friends, brothers and sisters in Christ. What more can be said? Philip is fine now. It's you and the family I will continue to pray for. I will pray for your family's comfort, love and the peace that surpasses all understanding. Contact me if you need me or just want to talk. ron gometz
Eddie & Maria Abraira
November 23, 2006
Dear FayAnna,
Phillip's Uncle Eddie & Aunt Maria will always love Phillip and You!
Our whole family misses him.
We love you all.
From your family,
Uncle Eddie & Auntie Maria, Steve & Flo, Sonny & Karen, Kim & Alan
Yaal Silberberg
November 22, 2006
ect: Re:
Dear FayAnn,
I feel sad about the unfortunate loss of Philip's life and your and your family's grief.
I hope these words adequately convey the warmth of my caring and assuring touch.
My presence and care are and will always be with you. You are not now or ever be alone.
Yaal
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Alexandre Bittencourt
November 20, 2006
Dear Fay Ann,
I don’t know what it’s like to lose someone under the circumstances that you have. But whenever someone you love is gone, there is always an empty spot in our lives. I can imagine that you are hurting. Those who knew Philip could tell that he loved you very much. I hope you are surrounded with your own friends and family that can comfort you during this time. With all my love,
Greg & Kathryn Jones
November 20, 2006
To FayAnn, family and the many friends of Philip Abraira -- We had the blessing of having Philip and FayAnn join our Sunday School class in Houston. While they humbly professed to be "learners," they were in fact wonderful teachers to all of us not only with their words, but with their quiet, loving manner. We have missed them both since their move to Tallahassee. We join all who have expressed shock and sadness at Philip's passing, and we will rejoice in that wonderful time when we all meet again in the eternal life to come. As Thanksgiving Day approaches, let us all give thanks to God for the gift of Philip Abraira.
CAROL WILLARD
November 19, 2006
FAYANN,
I AM DEEPLY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS! I KNOW FROM ALL THESE TRIBUTES ,THAT PHILIP WAS A GODLY MAN! I HOPE TO ONE DAY GET TO MEET YOU IN THE FLESH AND YOU CAN TELL ME ALL ABOUT THIS GREAT MAN! OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY, YOUR SISTER IN CHRIST AND EMAIL BUDDY FOR LIFE,
BILL CATHRINER CATHRINER
November 19, 2006
Dear FayAnn, Unfortunately Jean and I had very few times to share with
Phillip since you were living elsewhere much of the time. Those times we were together Phillip made a wonderful impression you could never forget. You were both blessed for the time you had together. Phillip's memorial service was the most wonderful I have witnessed. Jean and I remember you in our prayers. May God bless you, Bill and Jean Cathriner
Linda Gometz
November 19, 2006
Dear Fay Anne: I was so very shocked by this news. You are a very stong and amazing woman. You have given me the impitus to do what I needed to do many years ago. I'm so sorry Philip had to leave you so soon. I do so miss you! Linda
Mary J. (Maggie) Marchant
November 18, 2006
Fayann and Family,
I stall catch myself saying Fayann and Phiip, for when I think of one of you, I think of both of you.
I cherish the memory of you two coming to my house and "camping out" as I called it for the FSU football games through the years. I always enjoyed the company of you and Philip during those trips.
I admired that beautiful smile, his quiet, pleasant mannerisms and his seemingly smart head for business.
He was never less than a true genteman in all respects and in all dealings with me and my family. Ray had the highest regards for Philip and traveled 6,000 miles to attend his funeral and to visit with the family afterwards. Carol had the greatest respect for Philip and showed it in many ways through the years. She always spoke very highly of him. And my personal feelings echo their sentiments, too.
Our lives will always have a void due to the lack of his presence and I'll cherish his memory very much.
I'm also very proud of the record he made at FSU as a football player and in track. I'm proud to have considered him (and you) very close friends. HIs death really grieved me.
Much, much love,
Maggie (Mary J. Marchant)
Cheryl Ann Gratt
November 18, 2006
I only knew Philip for 15 months, but they are months that will be with me for the rest of my life. I work at FTA and feel so blessed to have the opportunity to work for this wonderful man. Grace, patience, wit and intelligence are only a few words that describe this most wonderful man. My life will be better for having known him, and yet a piece will be lost because he isn't here to share life with us. FayAnn, I love you both so very much...and always will.
Charles Butler
November 15, 2006
I was deeply saddened to learn of Philip's passing. He was one of the nicest people I have ever known. He was a true, first class gentleman. Although I only worked with him briefly, I felt as though we had been friends for years. My most sincere sympathy to Philip's entire family.
Chad Kapfhamer
November 13, 2006
FayAnn, Amy and I are deeply sadden to have learned the news of your loss. I learned a great deal from Philip, who was a great leader in business and someone who was admired by everyone who knew him. Amy and I still remember the kindness you showed us by attending our wedding reception at the Niko Hotel in 1995. The pewter fish shaped serving platter was especially meaningful given it's importance as a symbol of Christianity, a faith that Philip embraced. I have confidence that you will be reunited with Philip on that great day to come. In the meantime, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
In Christ's Love,
Chad & Amy
Robert Love
November 10, 2006
FayAnn, Ann and I are both shocked and saddened. I truly enjoyed working with and for Philip. He was quick witted, funny, bright and willing to put up with Marvin and I. At times he was never was sure if we were being serious or just playing with him. But, he stuck with us and I know that I enjoyed working for Philip.
Here's wishing you and your family the best and know that Ann and I are praying for you.
Robert and Ann Love
Tony Templin
November 7, 2006
I am also one of the many that had the pleasure of working under Philip while he was the President of DSI, and he was without a doubt a leader and mentor to be remembered. My prayers are with the Abraira family.
Bruce and Karen Bickley
November 7, 2006
FayAnn--
We so much enjoyed meeting and talking with you and Phil this past
spring and seeing you again over the summer. We are so sorry for your loss, and our hearts go out to you and your family. With our deepest sympathies,
Lance & Vitina Cosse
November 3, 2006
When I think about all the people I have met in my life only a few have made the kind of life altering impact that Mr. Philip Abraira did for me. His leadership, mentoring and encouragement made me become a better father, husband, and friend. It was Philip that approved my first technical training which led me to a career that has taken me to some of the top companies in the country. Philip, the people that had the pleasure of knowing you were left better for it, you will be missed by many. Until we are all reunited and walking the golden streets of heaven together, thank you for being my friend.
Fayann and family we are so sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you…
Greg and Barb Mullen
November 3, 2006
Fayann and Family,
It is with great sadness that we send these words of sorrow, hope and love. We were obviously shocked and saddened at this news; as Philip, and you Fayann, are special in your outgoing, friendly and humble ways. Barb and I both know you are strong and have family and friends you can depend on for support at this trying time in your life. I know your faith in God will pull you through this difficult time Fayann, and God will help us all understand why things happen when we try so desperately to understand. Fayann, God bless you and your family. Our prayers are with you and Philip.
All our Love and Prayers,
Jeffrey & Tisha Sanderson
November 3, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of loss. Philip was a mentor to many and will be greatly missed. It was truly a pleasure having worked with Philip while he was in Houston. We will always remember his kindness and encouragement to succeed in business and in life.
Lisa Kamper
November 2, 2006
To your entire family I send my deepest regrets. I only had the privledge to meet Mr. Abraira once when he interviewed me for a job recently. I was so impressed with him. I thought that this was the sweetest man I had met and would have loved the opportunity to have worked with him. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Fred Santogrossi
November 2, 2006
FayAnn, I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Phillip was a wonderful leader and a mentor to me while I was at DSI. He knew what was important in life - family, friends and his faith. He always saw the best in others and helped them see the best in themselves.
Michael Orrick
November 2, 2006
I had the pleasure of working with Phillip for three years. We shared lunch together many times and talked about football and our families. I will miss him.
Barry and Mary Davy
November 2, 2006
FayAnn and Family
We share your loss, but we also carry many fond memories even for the short time that many of us have known Philip. His warmth, his caring, his humour and his passion, all passed on to those he touched.
Sincere condolences,
Dale Bennett
November 2, 2006
FayAnn
and Family:
My deepest sympathies go out to you all. Philip will be greatly missed
in our state trucking associations' group, especially in Region II.
My prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sadness.
James and Peggy Hartensteiner
November 2, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Rob Carryl
November 2, 2006
Dear Abraira family, I count it a blessing to have known Philip, his soft spoken manner and kind and gentle spirit. I will miss him dearly. May God comfort your hearts during this time of great loss. Certainly this life is like a vapor and then those of us that believe on our Lord Jesus Christ will be reunited and spend eternity together forever. You are in our prayers and thoughts.
Randy and Esther Dunn
November 1, 2006
FayAnn,
Esther and I heard about Phil's death and we wanted to extend to you and your family our sincere concern and prayers. We enjoyed our times together and pray for your family's comfort at this time.
Sincerely, Randy and Esther
DSI/Trimac trip to Calgary.
November 1, 2006
Bernard Higgins
November 1, 2006
Cathy and I send to you and your family, FayAnn, our heartfelt sympathy. Philip was a special individual with caring qualities and one to whom people gravitated. He was a colleague of mine while each of us worked for Trimac and I came to know him, to respect him, and to enjoy his engaging personality and thoughtful insights. A measure of the man is the many friendships he left in his wake and they were legion. He will be missed and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe Kennedy
November 1, 2006
You are in our prayers. Philip was an inspiration to us all. While at DSI he acted as a mentor to many of us and will be missed greatly.
chuck zloch
November 1, 2006
To the Abraira Family, I had the pleasure of knowing Phil at Ft.Lauderdale High and without question one of the finest individuals i have ever known. Godspeed my friend.
Eileen Fancher
November 1, 2006
My thoughts are with you and I pray that you will feel the comfort that God provides at this time. I am deeply saddened by your loss and I send my love to you and your family.
Eileen Fancher
November 1, 2006
My thoughts are with you and I pray that you will feel the comfort that God provides at this time. I am deeply saddened by your loss and I send my love to you and your family.
Doug and Delores Kline
November 1, 2006
FayAnn, Brownwyn, and family
Philip was a very special person and we were fortunate to have shared his friendship. Alas, our visits were too few. You are in our hearts and we pray for your comfort during this painful time.
Dave & Bea Erickson
November 1, 2006
Dear dear FayAnn and family,
Our thoughts, hugs, prayers and love go out to all of you at this difficult time.
May you find peace during the changing Seasons of Life.
With Love, Bea & Dave
Charlie Diehl
November 1, 2006
FayAnn and family,
Phil's fellow trucking association executives are deeply saddened by his passing, and he will be sorely missed. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry Rodery
November 1, 2006
May God hold you and keep you near in these troubled times.
I considered Philip one of the most kind and generous people I have ever met and had the pleasure of working with. I held Philip high on my list of most esteemed men, his honor and integrity were truly unmatched by most. Found memories will surely go on forever in the hearts and minds of people that had the pleasure of knowing Philip.
Peace be with the Abraira family.
Mark Shallar
October 31, 2006
Deepest sympathy to the Abraira family. We will truly miss our leader at the FTA. May God Bless!
Dick Landis, President, HELP Inc.
October 31, 2006
Phil was a trusted and respected member of the HELP Inc. family we call "Board of Directors." His friendship and insight is already missed.
In this time of sadness, we want his family to know we are thnking and praying for you. Thank you for sharing this good man with us.
Michael & Kristin Bortnick
October 31, 2006
Fayann and Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We have fond memories of Phil and tailgaiting during FSU games. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God Bless.
Mike Akridge
October 31, 2006
Philip was a wonderful and caring person who always had a smile for everyone. I will miss our trips to the HELP Board of Directors and time spent talking between flights. All of the Board and the Florida CVISN Team send their deepest sympathy. Philip will be deeply missed.
May god comfort you in this hardest of times.
Philip with the State of Florida CVISN Team in Tampa. Philip you will be missed! With love from the CVISN Team
October 31, 2006
Mitch Paull
October 31, 2006
FayAnn, I am so saddened to hear of Philip's passing. I enjoyed working with him and enjoyed spending time with both of you. The world was a better place with him in it.
Henry Anthony
October 31, 2006
FayAnn and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Phil was a good man and a pleasure to work with back in our BET Plant Services days. I am so sorry for your loss.
Tracy Marple
October 31, 2006
Your University Center Club Family's thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. The staff sends their deepest sympathy.
Bill Lomel
October 31, 2006
Fayann and Bronwyn, Philip had a profound effect on my life spiritually, professionally, and as a friend and mentor. I'm just so shocked... and sad... with the loss of such a great man. What can I say... My heart goes out to you both, along with the rest of your family.
Joyce Jackson
October 31, 2006
The first time I met Philip I said to myself "what a kind, soft spoken, loving persona he has". These qualities continued over the next 9 years that I've known him. My sadness for the loss of Philip is unconsolable at the moment. I love you Philip as I do FayAnn. I will miss you.
Univeristy Center Club Staff
October 31, 2006
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Margaret Immel
October 30, 2006
Dearest FayAnn and family,
We are so saddened by Philip's death. FayAnn, we had such a wonderful visit with you both in September. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
Mike Tschirret
October 30, 2006
Fayann and family members and friends of Philip: Please accept my sincere condolences and sympathy.
We have lost a wonderful friend, and his class and spirit will be missed by all of us.
I have known Philip for 42 years and in all those years I have never encountered a single person who did not like and respect him. He was so honorable and honest. A gentle, gentleman. I loved discussing FSU football (good and bad) with him, and will cherish the memories of ribs at Sonny's, a couple times a month, when he lived with me.
I feel an emptiness and a profound loss. I cannot imagine how his family must feel. Please take some solice in knowing that Philip will be remembered as a man among men whose like shall not pass through out lives again. I miss him very much and love him like a brother.
Stella O'Brien
October 30, 2006
As a fellow classmate from our days at Fort Lauderdale High, I was saddened when I received the news of Phil's passing. My heart goes out to FayAnn (whom I had the pleasure of meeting at our last five class reunions) and to his family. He will be missed by all Flying L's.
Jim and Betty Savage
October 30, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with family and friends.
Everett Rivait
October 30, 2006
FayAnn and Family ..
Penny and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Phillip..
Although I knew Phillip for a very short time he will be remembered as a very caring and thoughtful human being..
When we last saw each other he presented me with a book with his very insightful and personal comments .. I will always be grateful..
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time..
God Bless ..
Ev & Penny Rivait
Bill Gaston
October 30, 2006
FayAnn, Nancy & I just heard of Phil's passing. I'm so thankful that we had the opportunity to work with and know Phil. What intelligence, what intensity and what a unique character. I always considered Phil one of my very favorite people and shall miss him. BIll Gaston
Jim and Barbara Burcham
October 30, 2006
FayAnn, our hearts and prayers go out to you and all of Phil's family. We have such fond memories of our few years with Phil back at Syntron in Houston. Several years ago when I ran into Phil and was chatting with him, he amazingly pulled from deep within his scheduler a phone list from Syntron with perhaps 20 people total on it. Isn't that just like Phil to keep his old friends so close and in his mind? We hope you and the family find peace in the days ahead.
Judy Gray
October 30, 2006
We will all miss this wonderful man; we were blessed by his thoughtfulness, kindness, and sincerity. We enjoyed his wit, his easy smile, his intellect. We admired his integrity and how much he loved his family and friends. Our universe is dimmer with the loss of his light.
Bill Gaisford
October 30, 2006
FayAnn, I am so sorry to hear of Phil's passing. We shared a great number of memories from our early Ft. Lauderdale days. I will always cherish those memories. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Al Schroeder
October 30, 2006
I was so shocked and sorrowed by his death. Philip was a good friend and someone you could always talk to. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Jane Alameda
October 30, 2006
FayAnn, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry for your great loss. With love, jane a
Phil Horning
October 30, 2006
May God stand by the Abraira Family during this time. Our Deepest Condolences. Phil Horning and Family.
Sunni Hosemann
October 30, 2006
Phil and I were classmates and fellow athletes in high school and college. If you ever saw him on the football field, you wouldn't forget it. I've never seen another football player who could match his grace and finesse on the field. Beyond that, he was a very good person. I was priveleged to know his brothers Mark and John for whom I will always have a special affection... he cared deeply for you guys.
Most recently, I count myself lucky to have met up with him again in Houston, and thus to have met his beautiful FayAnn. What a great lady he married!
Special love to FayAnn, Hilary, and family: You are in my prayers always.
Roy Maxwell
October 30, 2006
God bless the family, we are so sorry to hear this
Roy Maxwell
Trimac Niagara
Canada
Laura Fenstermaker
October 30, 2006
FayAnn - I loved and adored Philip. From the moment I met both of you - I knew I was in the presence of great people. You know how much I loved working for him. We all would have walked on water for him. I will always remember how kind he was to me - you both have been. I will miss his gentle ways, his laugh, the eye brow look he used to give us all and those beautiful, beautiful blue eyes. I will cherish the conversations he and I had during our long car rides to and from FTA events this past summer. I will miss him terribly, as a good friend. He was one of the kindest and most gentle men that I have known. You and your family are in my daily thoughts and prayers. I love you both dearly.
Ray Pope
October 30, 2006
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Daryl McClenton
October 30, 2006
My prayer goes out to the Abraira family.I enjoyed working for Phillip at the Deer Park,Tx terminal.
David & Petie Lebanowski
October 30, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It was truly a pleasure having worked with Philip while he was in Houston. I will always remember his kindness and encouragement.
Cheryl Schmich
October 30, 2006
My first meeting of Philip was at the TDC in June, 06. I was very impressed by him, and grateful I had a chance to meet him. I know FTA will miss him too. May God Bless you.
Joe Lutz
October 30, 2006
So sorry to hear about this. My God be with you all at this time and the years to come.
God Bless You All
Bill Januszewski
October 30, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
Herman & Carole Fauss
October 30, 2006
FayAnn, Memories of love are treasures to carry with you always, so when your heart is empty filling it with happy memories will help. I will carry fond memories of Philip for a long time to come. He was a God send to the FTA at a time when we really needed it.
Kim Keller
October 30, 2006
I had the privilege of working with Philip in Houston at DSI as one of the many Trimac employees trying to make changes. Philip made such an impression on me as a co-worker but more so as a person. He was a very kind and generous spirit and one of the few presidents who would take the whole staff out to Olive Garden for lunch. I will remember him for all the good qualities he not only had, but shared with everyone he met.
My sincere condolences and prayers that you find peace in his passing.
Joe Kingston
October 30, 2006
To the Abraira Family.
I had the pleasure of working with Philip when he was President of DSI and during the change over to Trimac. I miss the christian atmosphere he brought to the work place. He was loved by all the people who worked under him. He touched so many people and will always be in our hearts. God bless your family during your time of loss as Philip will be in our hearts forever.
James Gregg
October 30, 2006
Extremely sorry to hear this. Just met Phil at a meeting of the safety management council in Cocoa Beach the week before. He has always been extremely helpful since becoming President of the FTA. I and my families thoughts and prayers are with you.
Suzanne Peloquin
October 30, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I truly enjoyed working with Philip at DSI.
Vickie Angenend
October 30, 2006
Phil was such an incredible mentor to me and had a tremendous impact upon my professional career. I will really miss him but will never forget how he impacted my life. I mourn for him and his family.
Dianna White
October 30, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Robert Foreman
October 30, 2006
Philip
You are my hero and you will be missed. Rosemary and I are grateful that you and Fay Ann graced us with your presence at our home in Wisconsin. God bless you and keep you in the palm of his hands! May you rest in peace.
Your loving Cousins
Bob and Rosemary Foreman
John & Joyce Jackson
October 30, 2006
There are so few people who touch your hearts in a lasting way; Philip was one of them. He lived his life as God would want us to live ours, with kindness and respect for everyone. It's that little piece of himself that will help carry and sustain us through this loss.
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