a hero died today, no question..
with love in his heart.Dominic his neighbor and friend with family call me early this morning...Jim he died...no name was necessary..he was the big He, a great communitarian..a great New Rochellian, a great man. Mr. Pond..no question...part of life. he now is in heaven..many many people came together on his basketball court he made for all kids in the world, many came together to help be with him...his home burnt in a fire, we were there with 700 volunteers to help him, just to be part of his life.. i remember bringing my kids to his home...to see decoations..he would decorate his home every single holiday...he passed I believe at 87 or 88, but man this guy is in heaven ....he gave and gave and gave..he kept kids in his yard, making sure they had a place to stay..he just realized life was about giving back...on his lawn, a plaque to his home was dedicated to his mom...the essence of life is to give back..in so many words it said..Rissa his niece, no sweeter came into our lives when the fire happened...he just gave and gave and gave...please pray for the family..two weeks ago dominic and i went to visit him in his home...he had been taken to the hospital...
Remember him in your prayers today, in your thoughts and the family...thank you Mr Pond for being such an example!!!!!
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