deangold Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Today I got an e-mail from a former boss.... my good friend Kevin died in a motor cycle accident yesterday. He leaves three kids and a great wife. I will surely miss him. I remembered the first day I met him.... I was interviewing him for a wine specialist position at Whole Foods. Here was this punk kid with a shaved head, death's head tattoos on his arm wearing a Ridge Montebello tee shirt. He spoke a language I barely understood although it seemed to use English words I was familiar with. He had a tongue stud. I hired him on the spot and the store manager thought I was insane. Year later he was a recognized leader at Whole Foods. I will miss him. I can only describe him in the words I remember him describing my favorite wine (and his) Ridge Montebello... "It’s like… too much, man, wild... like... I mean..." Yeah Kevin, I know what you mean. I just hope they have Ridge Montebello 1974 on the wine list where ever you are now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScotteeM Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 So sorry, Dean! He sounds like a special guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinist Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Sorry to hear it, Dean. It's so difficult to lose someone suddenly. Happened to me a few weeks ago, and it just feels so hard to accept when someone is gone without warning. Condolences to you, to his friends and most of all to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I don't care what anyone says - this is why this website is here. The day one of our valued members can't lament the loss of a loved one is the day that this website has diminished in value. I toasted Kevin tonight Dean - silently, alone. I care very much that he's gone. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deangold Posted September 11, 2006 Author Share Posted September 11, 2006 Thanks all. I hope thet when I am gone, someonce can say, as I have yesterday that the tears in my eyes we from the joy of knowing Kevin and not just the anger at his loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Thanks all. I hope thet when I am gone, someonce can say, as I have yesterday that the tears in my eyes we from the joy of knowing Kevin and not just the anger at his loss.Sometimes it's a question of being the right person at the right place at the right time to truly give your friend a proper memorial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jm chen Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 *silently raises a glass* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillvalley Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Dean, your ability to look past his exterior and the generalizations most people make and see his potential is to be commended. It is an example many could learn from. I hope you take comfort in knowing you gave him a chance to shine when other did not want to. I don't care what anyone says - this is why this website is here. The day one of our valued members can't lament the loss of a loved one is the day that this website has diminished in value. I think we all needed to "hear" this. This site was created because of the people: to celebrate together, to drink and dine together, and to support one another. Thank you for the reminder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinwiddie Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Dean, we all raise a glass to your friend, and think of you and his friends and family in our prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bioesq Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Thanks all. I hope thet when I am gone, someonce can say, as I have yesterday that the tears in my eyes we from the joy of knowing Kevin and not just the anger at his loss.May his memory be a blessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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