Friends/readers, my wife of nearly 31 years passed on last Monday. She was a double-lung transplant recipient, for which she was given seven more years of life on this oftentimes tired planet of ours. I miss her terribly. You may read Monica’s obituary in this link to the Free-Press newspaper of Burlington, Vermont. Monica earned her first bachelor’s degree, in German language, at the University of Vermont there and went on to serve an enlistment in the U.S. Air Force, serving in West Berlin and at the National Security Agency in Maryland. Here’s a photo of my wife exploring the Great Outdoors in New Mexico a few years ago.
A dream of her’s was to move to Arizona next year. I have not decided what to do, but will, in all likelihood, be leaving Pennsylvania as I am extremely tired of the state and its withered landscape.
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Allen,
Please accept our sincere condolences. Always remember, you are never alone in the wilderness. Nature is always your friend.
Ed & Amber Zygmunt
Ed/Amber, thank you so much. Great to hear from you both.
Alan,
As an educator, Monica has had a positive impact on thousands of individuals. As a wildlife advocate and with you as her partner she has had a positive impact on immeasurable numbers of our winged and feathered friends. A rare combination, indeed!
This Good Earth was a much better place with Monica in it, but she will live on in the sweet memories of all those that she touched. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Robert Astleford
Drums, PA
Alan,
My deepst sympathies to you regarding Monica’s passing. I know how deep your bond was and can only wish you strength as you deal with such a loss.
Best,
Jeff