tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5464410325109785713.post1135975296433545068..comments2023-10-01T11:39:58.771-04:00Comments on I Am Eric An African: In Memory of Tom MarescoErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07659644657760852190noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5464410325109785713.post-21069833769582383882010-12-06T18:29:37.343-05:002010-12-06T18:29:37.343-05:00I only met Tom on one occasion, but I can vouch fo...I only met Tom on one occasion, but I can vouch for the fact that he would, in fact, buy a complete stranger a drink if they asked nicely - he did so for me when he'd known me only a few short hours. This person who gunned him down knew nothing of the amazing person they were so selfishly robbing the world of. My heart goes out to his loved ones, his colleagues, and his students. He left an impression on me after only one evening - I can only imagine the impression he left on those who had the chance to know him for longer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5464410325109785713.post-24650776707651484702010-10-06T14:05:16.446-04:002010-10-06T14:05:16.446-04:00Thanks for this wonderful personal tribute to Tom,...Thanks for this wonderful personal tribute to Tom, Eric. It is much more satisfying to read than the press releases and newspaper articles. My thoughts are with the entire PC Lesotho community as I know this event is felt by everyone deeply. I am very grateful for the service that all of you are performing.Chris Bradshawhttp://www.africanlibraryproject.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5464410325109785713.post-46010279682847478702010-09-19T01:48:06.884-04:002010-09-19T01:48:06.884-04:00Eric, Thank you for this post; very well said. You...Eric, Thank you for this post; very well said. You write about Tom and our experience of knowing him as a member of the PC/Lesotho family much better than I can right now. I miss him dearly. Hope to see you soon.Jacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5464410325109785713.post-85467856527006368332010-09-14T15:20:10.820-04:002010-09-14T15:20:10.820-04:00That was beautiful, Eric. It sounds like Tom was ...That was beautiful, Eric. It sounds like Tom was an incredible person and that you all were so lucky to have him in your lives. Please let us know if there was any way we can help.Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5464410325109785713.post-31019401607693146962010-09-10T09:03:37.021-04:002010-09-10T09:03:37.021-04:00I'm so sorry for the suffering and loss caused...I'm so sorry for the suffering and loss caused by this senseless act of violence. The world has been diminished. As a former volunteer (07-09), I know how much of a family volunteers become in their training and service. I can't imagine what you are all going through. The Peace Corps community all over the world is mourning with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com