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Hey There, Aus: You always used to
say, "Who will tell the stories when I'm gone?" Well, it
looks to me like your son-in-law, Joseph, is doing a
great job of telling the stories with this webstite.
Your memory will stay with us for many years because of
this site. And, what great things people have to say
about you - all of which you deserve. Miss you, baby! |
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Nick Shute |
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grandpa, its been a
long time since i or anyone has posted
anything...well...i'm not sure what to say grandpa. I'm
sorry... i know you must be so upset and disappointed in
me...I tried i really did, but im not going to graduate
on time... im so sorry grandpa. I promise im going to
get my diploma i promise you that...I miss you so much..
im actually crying for the first time in a long time
right now. I really wish you could be here and meet my
new girlfriend, her name is Nastaja Czarnopys I really
think you would like her, she is sweet and fun unlike
sam. but im thinking about you grandpa. i really miss
you. |
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Rosie |
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This note is from
Rose Trujillo (formerly Burnett). I recently heard of
your loss and wanted to express my heartfelt sympathy to
Judy, Carrie, Shannon and other family members. I
remember Austin to be a kind, creative, humorous, and
fair man who truly was his brother’s keeper regardless
of status, color, or gender. I believe Austin was one
rare individual who genuinely cared about his fellow
human beings.
When I picture Austin, I see him with an ornery little
grin and with his dear wife Judy and his little girls,
Carrie and Shannon. Austin made a good and loving life
for those he loved and it showed in his beautiful
daughters. I remember one story that he told me, his
neighbor of long ago. He described how he purchased his
house in Birchwood and said that the deal was struck
based on a handshake. I never forgot this story as to me
it spoke of a man who sought the best in other people
and believed in honor.
To Austin’s family; I am so very sorry for your loss but
if there is ever a life that can be celebrated, it is
surely Austin’s. You and yours are in my prayers.
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Karen Hall-Gist |
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I was so glad to see
the website was still there. I first visited a year
before Austin died. Shannon told me about it and I was
so pleased to see such a terrific tribute to Austin. Now
it’s even more important to keep it open and active.
Austin is part of so many people’s lives and a big part
of the history of Kansas City itself. I love checking
the Guest Book and contributing to it and checking the
photos articles.
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Carrie Dimino |
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Dad, They say the rapture is tomorrow and I'm in the
middle of a really good book. So just to be on the safe
side I'm going to stay up all night and read and check
in on the children and my sleeping husband. I've already
checked in with Mom and she is certain she will remain
on earth with me but kind of longs to be up there with
you; she really misses you.
I've tried to do by her what you asked but the woman is
hard to get through once she makes her mind up, ya know?
Since you left we got a little screened in porch which
we love so much and I am writing you from there on a
thing called an I-Pad. It is basically a wireless small
computer that is very small and can do anything BUT
FLASH which is another conversation. It is supposed to
rain and is muggy but cool enough, wish you could see
it.
Jon Land Just came out with the second Caitlan Strong
series and it is really good. Books have been lousy
since you died. I know they would start to mean nothing
if I had no one to talk to them about. I have started to
read some of your old sea stories. One in particular I
can't put down is about the Essex out of Salam. Sounds
pretty intense and I can't really imagine you out there
on a whaler when the dad I knew preferred first class!!!
Well just in case you know I like to cover my bases...I
got everything down here under control, moms pets and
all your money and stuff....There are a lot of people
next door at the I hop praying reverently for what I am
not sure. Hope you had a happy birthday. Thought of you
lots.
OH! Zen got inducted into the Junior National Honor
Society this week!!!!!! He is going with SN to Fla for
two weeks...so grateful she is willing to take him but
wish we could go as well. Maybe next year. Joe and I are
doing special Olympics this year and leading miles'
team. I think it will be great.
Love you out there Dad!!!!!
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