We were up early today to help out with a sporting event. As Eric and I waited at the first water and aid station along the bicycle route we received word that a dear friend and fellow scouter, Herman Ah Sue had passed away during the event. The event was canceled so we picked up our station and returned to the event headquarters. The mood was somber.
As I reflect on this dear friend I remember the good times. There were many scout outings that we spent with our boys together. There was the RocStock event where the boys went to launch the rockets that they had built. We sat around the campfire that evening eating fresh baked cookies as Herman played the guitar. There was the hike to the top of Mt. Baden Powell. There were many other outings, all of them great.
Herman hiking towards the top of Mt. Baden Powell
Herman with the scouts
This past summer we were at Scout camp with the boys. One morning we were invited to use the forge and make a knife, heating the steel and pounding it into shape. It was a fun experience, one that Herman enjoyed. In a couple of months we were to spend a week together in Utah with the young men on a High Adventure activity. The young men need to go, to have fun and realize that life is a time to celebrate, a time to do your duty to God, to others and to yourself. Herman will be missed, but we will always remember his great smile, his wonderful kindness and how he truly cared about the young men. It is sad to see this scouter go home.
Herman at the forge
I was at the aiport when I my older brother told me that herman passed away. While the pain is still fresh, my love and support goes to Sandy and the boys.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Keep me posted on any information.
My heart goes out to aunty sandy and the boys. . I love uncle herman so much . . May we cherish everyday of our lives and treasure our loved ones to the fullest. .