Tributes to Allen

[Host Lori]

Mary Ann, Thank you for allowing us to pay tribute to Allen. You both have touched our lives, and will never forget him.

[mumsyo]

Mary Ann, I will never forget Allen. He was a kindred soul!! I think that we were on the same wave length!! I will never forget kidding around with him!!

Marilyn

[dolfinmusic]

What a nice tribute and great picture of Allen! I am so thankful that I was able to have met and spend time with Allen and Mary Ann. Mary Ann, I know we will spend time together in the future!

[Jsme]

This is a wonderful tribute. I have never had the priviledge to have met Allen or Mary Ann but I think this is such a nice way for each of us to have him in our hearts. Mary Ann we love you and are thinking of you.

[Snowball]

Even though I never met Allen or Mary Ann, just reading about their faith, strength, and love during his illness was very touching to me. I was very sorry to hear of Allen's passing, and hope that knowing how loved he was by so many brings some small measure of comfort to Mary Ann.

[dream2much]

OMG! This is so sweet! Thank you Mary Ann for sharing Allen with us. What a great pic of Allen we Fools have!! And the memories of the pre cruise stay at the Ramada and then the Caribbean Princess and Legend CF group cruise are memories to hold, for sure.

I admire your strength, determination, and love for each other!!

[Cruiserlisa]

Wow, this is so nice. Anytime that I saw Allen, he was in the Casino. And Mary Ann, you are an inspiration to us.

[Host Kristi]

I remember meeting you two on the Caribbean Princess. Allen cracked me up that day with his dry humor. I'm glad I got the opportunity to meet him....and you MaryAnn!

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[PaterHound]

Gosh Mary Ann, it's hard to find the right words. The ones that have met you and Allen know how much you loved each other and how devoted you were. He will be sorely missed among our group. Thank you so much for allowing us to pay tribute to him here.

[cnmiranda]

Hi Mary Ann, I'm so sorry to hear this. I remember reading of your husband's fight with illness, he was very tough and strong. You both seem like wonderful people and I hope our paths cross one day. It seems as though you have plenty of friends at cruise fools and I always enjoy reading your comments and input on travel and just havin' fun. Sounds like you were a very loving couple, something many people hope to have in their lives, and you were blessed with a true soul mate. Warmest regards, Natalie

[Iggy12]

Mary Ann,

I haven't met you or Allen, but from what I have read here
on this website it seems that you are both wonderful people.
I am sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers go out to you
and your family.

[Cruisin Angel]

MaryAnn,

Reading these posts make me feel like i know you in some small way and I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Please know you are in so many prayers, as is your whole family. One day you two will be together again......

Sally

[jfritz]

Mary Ann...I have never met you but I have enjoyed reading your posts and hearing others talk about you and Allen. Please know that you have great friends here at CF who are here for you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[KamloopsCruisers]

Mary Ann,

While I have not met you in person, nor did I have the opportunity to meet Allen, I am grateful that I was able to meet you both here at CF. I am missing Allen's wonderful sense of humour - as we are all.

I'm praying for peace and strength for you. Please know that while we can't take away your pain, we will do whatever we can to bring you comfort.

Blessings to you and your family

[allenee]

You have been a comfort and blessing during this stressful time in our live. I will forever hold Allen in my heart and when I close my eyes I see the smile that lit up my life.

[PATJUD]

Mary Ann,

You continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Louise and I certainly enjoyed the time that the four of us spent together on several cruises. We look forward to seeing you again.

Judson

[allenee]

It just doesn't seem like almost two months since he passed. I miss him so much and cruising won't be the same without him. Longing for the day I can see his wonderful smile again.

[sayheyrenee]

Sending you a ((((HUG))). Sometime it helps to know there are those around who care.

On a side note, I know it is a different relation ship, but it is coming up on 3 months that I lost my mom. I go through a series of emotions daily. It is hard.

[dolfinmusic]

It just doesn't seem like almost two months since he passed. I miss him so much and cruising won't be the same without him. Longing for the day I can see his wonderful smile again.

I am sure it is very hard Mary Ann and I do hope you will not be too upset next week on your cruise. I understand that you can't wait to see Allen's smile again but don't rush it! We need you and want you here with us! And Allen is with us in spirit.

[dolfinmusic]

Sending you a ((((HUG))). Sometime it helps to know there are those around who care.

On a side note, I know it is a different relation ship, but it is coming up on 3 months that I lost my mom. I go through a series of emotions daily. It is hard.


Hang in there, Renee!

[allenee]

I know what your feeling, I lost both my parents a long time ago. Mom's are special and I'm sorry for your loss.

[Host Lori]

Im so glad I got to spend alot of time with Mary Ann on the Liberty and got to hear so many wonderful stories and history about of Allen. Thank you Mary Ann for sharing and our time together will go in CF history (well some parts of it) lol

[headhurt]

Speaking also on behalf of Paul....we are both very happy to have gotten the chance to get to know you personally on the Liberty cruise. Paul was very pleased with his first cruise experience, but meeting you really made it memorable...

...especially at the deck party.

[allenee]

Gee, I'm trying to forget the deck party. I know Allen is rolling over in his urn and saying what happened to my sweet wife, those Cruise Fools corrupted her.

Thanks Lori, Tony, Marilyn, Heather, Paul, Chrissy, Keith, Teresa, Pammy, Zonie, Lynn, Jeff, Todd and the many others that helped me get on with my life. That cruise left me put my grief behind and start living again as Allen would have wanted.

Love to all my Foolish friends.

[allenee]

Can't believe it's been 4 months already and I still miss him. Got thru another cruise without him but having my daughter along did help. She still crys when we talk about him.

[sayheyrenee]

Allene.
I know Allen was watching you enjoy the time with you daughter on this cruise. Know that he would want you to enjoy every minute until you see him again.
Peace.

[allenee]

Thanks, Renee. I know he wanted me to go on as if he were here and each month gets easier.Our family is very close knit so we support each other thru the hard days. My Foolish friends have been a God send with all the love and support thru this last year and a half. I love you all.

[allenee]

At 4:30 tomorrow morning it will mark five months since Allen left me for a much better place. He visits me in my dreams and has a much younger body with no deformities or pain. He has left me know he is fine and still loves me as much as I love him. :Banane59:

The pain in my heart has eased and I look forward to the day when we are reunited but not for a long while. I will stay around and cruise with our friends until God's ready.

It won't be soon cause God's afraid I'll take over!!!!!!!!!!

[nughound]

Mary Ann, I admire your attitude so much! I only hope if the time comes that I am in your shoes I can handle it as well as you do. I can't imagine losing Richard, and with me smoking and drinking, I'll probably be leaving him here instead, but you have the best attitude I have ever seen! I know Allen is so proud of you. And so are we!

[allenee]

The secret is remember the good times and keep busy. If I'm not busy my mind plays tricks on me. I don't hang around the house much to my animals dismay.

[dolfinmusic]

Mary Ann - I am glad that Allen is able to visit you in your dreams and let you know that he is fine.

[allenee]

Yeah, it is comforting. I know he's fine and watching over us.

[allenee]

I can't believe tomorrow morning it will be six months since he left me. I still miss him but know he is not feeling pain anymore and God will take care of him until I'll be with him in heaven.

[Host Lori]

We think of Allen often. Actually everytime we think of you, which is all the time, you are a great person and so funny. I am proud to call you a friend. I can't even express how much fun we had we you and Angie in Busch Gardens, and we didn't die on the coasters! Someone was watching us that day.....
:Banane10: love you

[Cruiserlisa]

Mary Ann. You told me alot about Allen when we were at Busch Gardens. What you two had was very special and I know you miss him terribly. We are with you in observing this day.

[allenee]

Well Al tomorrow is your birthday. We are going to St. Augustine to celebrate for you. The day will be filled with rememberances of you and the big hole you left in our hearts. Still miss you and long to see your smile again.:36_22_9:

Love always,

[Luv2cruise]

MaryAnn, all of your CF friends will be there in spirit and will be raising a glass to Allen on his birthday with you.

[allenee]

Thanks Pat. Our CF friends mean alot to me and my family. You've all helped me through the worst part of my life and I'll always be grateful.

[allenee]

Gosh, Allen, just noticed the date. I realized you've been gone 10 months now. Seems like just yesterday I lost you. I still love and miss you especially your smile and smart mouth.

[nughound]

Happy 10 month anniversary in Heaven, Allen! I know you are having a great time, but all of us here still miss you! We're taking care of MaryAnn and making sure she cruises with us. Hey, by the way, did you ever get to meet Folgy? We never did. If you haven't already, please find my sweet Nugget and give him a hug from his mom!

[allenee]

I know him and Nugget found each other. I'm afraid one of his puppies will be joining him soon. She is almost 17 and not doing too good. Of course I'm babying her and giving her special care but God will do what's best for her. I know her Daddy will welcome her with open arms.

[allenee]

Well Allen another cruise without you. Yes your picture is packed and I'll sit you on the balcony some to enjoy the view. Of course you know part of you is always with me.

Pat Nikki for me, she was a good guard dog until the end and let her know your Suger took her place as guard now.

[allenee]

Well it's been a year since Hell week. You're all we can think of and will this whole week. On December 1st Fr. Joe is having a get together for all the people in our parish who've lost loved ones. I thought it was nice he'd have it on the anniversary of your death. We'll all be there and Mass will be said for you too. Hard to believe it's almost a year, I can still feel your warm, loving touch when I close my eyes.

[dolfinmusic]

Mary Ann - the mass sounds like it will be something nice. I wish we could be there with you.

[allenee]

Thanks Terri. You know you and Liz were his favorite Fools. He loved you guys and loved to pick on Liz.

[sayheyrenee]

MaryAnn,
It was a pleasure to have dinner with you on the Liberty and I'm glad I got to know you. I'm sorry that I never got a chance to meet Allen. What a wonderful woman he had and I know he was wishing you safe sailing. You are in my thoughts.
Renee

[allenee]

Thanks, Renee, it was great meeting you too. I enjoyed dinner and will never forget the pee pee lady. Wish you could have met Allen, he was a wonderful man.

[nughound]

Just wanted to say Merry Christmas Allen. I got Mary Ann's card and it was sad not seeing your name on it, or your picture. But I know you are celebrating in a much better place, with your dog! We miss you lots.

[allenee]

Thanks Teresa. He is very much still a part of our lives. I feel his presence with me always. Sometimes it's so real, I feel I can reach out and touch him again. Give Richard a big hug and thank God for his gift of each other this Christmas. Love you both.

[allenee]

Happy New Year darling. Well I made it thru another Christmas without you by my side. You were talked about and thought of all thru the day. Our lives are filled with the wonderful memories you left us and we can still feel your unending love that surrounded us. Until we can be together again I'll send you a kiss on angel wings and a prayer you're safe in God's arms.