My father, Marc Gertner, passed away last Saturday, from complications after catching influenza. Looking back on my earlier blogposts gives a good idea of his recent role in my life. Today I am writing his eulogy, a powerful task for any son or daughter. We travel tomorrow to Ohio, with my dad’s ashes, for a memorial service and committal at the cemetery. I’m taking the month off from work and radio to reflect on my father, and I’ll add blogposts to chart this path. Here’s a nice piece about my dad from today’s Toledo Blade newspaper. Thanks to everyone who reached out after learning about by father’s passing. I am bolstered by a community who have supported my own process of being a good son and a good father. May his memory be forever a blessing.
Doug,
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Josh
Doug,
You are warmly in our thoughts during this time. Thanks for sharing so openly and hosestly and for being such an inspiring role model.