Jim Morrison Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 In December, we lost a home inspector from MA named Mark Forkey. He was a great friend and I don't know anyone who loved being a home inspector more. He served in VietNam and was one of the many soldiers exposed to Agent Orange who later contracted Leukemia. Yesterday, Ron Pazzanese, the only guy who would bother to speak with me at my first ASHI meeting died. Ron was a force of nature and one of the most passionate, opinionated guys you'll ever come across. No matter how bombastic he was, I found him impossible not to like. Both men left their mark on ASHI NE and their families and both will be sorely missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted February 16, 2012 Report Share Posted February 16, 2012 Thanks for sharing Jimmy. RIP Ron and Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 It's a wonderful day when we wake up in the morning, as so many are denied that privilege every day. Sorry you lost your friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Although I did not know Ron or Mark, I'll take your word Jim that they are people we should emulate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randynavarro Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 My condolences, Jim. Makes me sad. Grateful to be here today. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Lots of good folks passing. We're a profession that most folks, unlike Jimmy, enter later in life; so we probably see more folks leaving us than some professions. Jimmy, take solace in the fact that right now they're probably doing what they love and are inspecting the facilities of where they are now. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allseason Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 Sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Ahern Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Sad news. Good guys. Will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Morrison Posted February 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Just got back from Ron's memorial service. A lot of people stood and spoke about him and every last one called him a pain in the ass. That, he was, but a lovable pain in the ass. Requiescat in pace, amicus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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