XPost: az.general, az.politics
From: lesliesethhammond@yahoo.com
"radium ant farm" wrote in message
news:JpyPh.188925$Wn6.67963@fe06.news.easynews.com...
> mrmcafee(nospam) wrote:
>>
>>
>> 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.
Does anyone know the particulars of his death? Had he been in declining
health? 54 is way young.
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