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We Just Lost Another of the Great Generation! A Tribute to Those Who Have Gone Before Us!

By Ron Marshall

Services for Real Estate Pros with Marshall Enterprises

March 09, 2015 11:00 PM

When I turned 65 recently, it was a huge wake-up moment. I might not have as much time to do what I still want to do.

You might have had these moments at the end of a week, the end of a month, or the end of a year.

What about the end of your life?

I was fortunate to be at the bedside for almost a week of a great man who passed today. While he was awake, it was important to him to pass along some gems that will stay with me forever.

Always treat everyone with respect, no matter how they treat you.

Give without thinking of getting back.

Love as if your life depends on it, because it does….read the words of prophets. Love your neighbor as your self. It really means that.

Don’t hold grudges, they only hurt YOUR soul. They don’t affect the person you are not happy with.

There were so many more….and I hope that I can remember them all. This man has so little life left at his end, but he wanted everyone to be comfortable. He was a true giver, and I wish I had met him earlier in my life. We could have shared so much more.

Do you have someone you need to connect with before they are gone forever?

Do it now.

Best, Ron

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Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

I'm sorry to hear of the death of your friend, but happy you were able to spend some quality time with him - the thoughts he passed on are so true. Thanks for sharing.

Mar 10, 2015 01:05 AM

Ron Marshall

Saint Michael, MN

Nicole Doty - Gilbert Real Estate Expert

Zion Realty - Gilbert, AZ

Broker/Owner of Zion Realty ZionRealtyAZ.com

My parents are getting up there in age now. They are both in their 70's. I'm in Arizona and they are still back in Michigan but I try and reach out to them at least once a week.

Mar 10, 2015 02:06 AM

Ron Marshall

Saint Michael, MN

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good afternoon Ron. I am sorry for your loss and understand what you are saying which really is the essence of everything.

Mar 10, 2015 02:37 AM

Ron Marshall

Saint Michael, MN

Jill Murty, Realtor - Orange County, CA

Movoto - Laguna Niguel, CA

It sounds like your friend not only shared his wisdom, but he lived his life by it. That's refreshing and wonderful. He'd be happy to know you shared his words with so many people.

It would be wonderful to learn how many people improved their attitude and outlook today because they read about your nice friend.

Mar 10, 2015 02:57 AM

Ron Marshall

Saint Michael, MN

Ron Marshall

Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN

Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Jill Murty, Realtor Well, thank you. That was a wonderful comment, Jill. And, I hope that these words DO resonate with folks. Thanks again!

Mar 10, 2015 04:56 AM

Jill Murty, Realtor - ...

Laguna Niguel, CA

Robert Bob Gilbert

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX

Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Ron, I like all of your words of eternal wisdom you posted which came from a great man who passed today. Life is short and goes by very quickly.

Mar 10, 2015 05:08 AM

Ron Marshall

Saint Michael, MN

Ron Marshall

Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN

Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Sheila Anderson Isn't it sad that sometimes looking death in the face gives us so much more perspective? I know that my life has changed immensely in the last few years what with our struggles.

Mar 10, 2015 05:09 AM

Sheila Anderson

East Brunswick, NJ

Ron Marshall

Marshall Enterprises - Saint Michael, MN

Birdhouse Builder Extraordinaire

Robert (Bob) Gilbert Yes, he was a very interesting fellow. He was so smart, wise and caring. I hope that people will remember me as fondly as we will all remember him!

Mar 10, 2015 05:22 AM

Grant Schneider

Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY

Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Ron - yes I have a number of people from the Greatest Generation. Thanks for your reminder. I need to do that.

Mar 10, 2015 05:53 AM

Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN

Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Too bad that the recent changes really hampered your ability to get the word out about my uncle, but you did a nice job. Thanks.

Mar 10, 2015 06:14 AM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Ron Marshall & Suzanne McLaughlin So sorry for your loss .Your words are .Sad but true

Mar 10, 2015 06:41 AM

Bob "RealMan" Timm

Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND

Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I certainly thought about this as I lay in the hospital in Feburary when I had may heart attack as well as yesterday when I was at the funeral of a friend.

Mar 10, 2015 06:59 AM

Dick Greenberg

New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO

Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Ron - Wonderful tribute. I just read Chief Cook's reblog and got the background on this sad event. I'm sorry for your loss and her's, but glad you had a chance to get to know him.

Mar 10, 2015 07:06 AM

William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Hey Ron...I am feeling the time pinch every day.

It seem that the days fly by 3-4 at a time.

Mar 10, 2015 09:22 AM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!

You have spoken very wise words Ron. I think we all are guilty of having unfinished business with those we know and love. I am sorry to learn of Suzanne McLaughlin and your loss.

Mar 10, 2015 09:27 AM

Joanna Cohlan

Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY

Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

What a beautiful tribute to Suzanne McLaughlin 's uncle. We need to live every day like it was our last - and my credo has always been "To do unto Others as we would want them to do unto us". My dad turned 94 today and he is a member of the Greatest Generation.

Mar 10, 2015 10:19 AM

Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

What a wise man. Those words are so true and words to live by. Don't harber grudges, they do nobody any good. That is a Debbieism.

Mar 10, 2015 11:41 AM

Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

The People You Know, Like and Trust!

If only we knew when we were young what we know now. We probably would have all lived different lives.

Mar 10, 2015 11:57 AM

Myrl Jeffcoat

Sacramento, CA

Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Life is very transient. We take it for granted when we are young. But, as we age, years seem to move so much more rapidly. I'm glad you had what time you did with your friend. And, that he passed on some wisdom to you!

Mar 10, 2015 12:35 PM

S. Leanne Paynter ☼ Broward County, FL

United Realty Group, Inc. - Davie, FL

Davie, Plantation, Cooper City & Weston Specialist

All very sound suggestions! Thank you for reminding us. I know I've learned a lot of these types of lessons in recent years and my focus has changed for the better.

Mar 11, 2015 03:44 AM