XPost: az.general, az.politics   
   From: sugar@water.glass   
      
   mrmcafee(nospam) wrote:   
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   >   
   > Michelle Steiner wrote:   
   >> I received this message, and thought that you should all know.   
   >> Although Paul and I had some strong political differences, I respected   
   >> him because his views were honestly held, and without rancor.  Those   
   >> who have never heard him and his band play missed a real treat.   
   >>   
   >> His funeral was this morning.   
   >>   
   >>   
   >>> On March 24, 2007 at age 54, Paul Knowles Sr. of Mesa was taken from   
   >>> the arms of his teenage Sweetheart & Soul Mate Joanne. He is Survived   
   >>> by his loving parents Donald & Ila Knowles, Brother Earl, Sisters   
   >>> Suzanne & Kristal & many Nieces & Nephews, Mother-in-law Betty,   
   >>> Daughters Danetta & Sommer, Sons Paul II, Stuart, Bryan(wife Kelly) &   
   >>> Jonathan. Papa will also be so very Missed by all his Grandbabies   
   >>> Cory, Zackary, Jayden, Naomi, Layne, Desiray, Holdan, Ashley, Camyrn,   
   >>> Kaiden, Aleah & Elijah. He loved you the way God made you, which is   
   >>> why so many loved him as their own family. Served his Country and   
   >>> community actively with Pride. He was also an awesome bass Player in   
   >>> his band RHYTHM:::   
   >>   
   >   
   > Thanks for the notice, Michelle. I'll miss paul. He was perhaps my   
   > favorite debate opponent, and a man whose interest in politics and   
   > people equals my own. I just wish I had been in town so I could have   
   > attended his service.   
   >   
   > paul set an example for all of us. You can argue your politics (with   
   > passion), and not be a jerk. A lesson we all can benefit from.   
      
   His consistent class and decorum were in a word, laudable.   
      
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