And I suppose 'old' is a fairly apt way to put it as most of them were literally senior citizens. That being the case it would be reasonable to think that they are more likely to leave this life relatively sooner than most other 'crews' of my friends... and today I learned of the first one's passing. And even though I have not seen Mike for several years I am greatly saddened by his departure. It was definitely earlier than any of us would have expected, being a man less than 70 years of age I am fairly certain. And quite the athletic man on top of that.
He was a tremendous man. Truly. He was a pillar of the table tennis club from its inception and I am sure his legacy will be felt for years to come, even if it is something more based in the memories of his powerful, positive character than any of the physical contributions he may have made. I can still hear his voice so clearly in my mind. "Got to be!" he would say in positive exclamation after a good point or rally. He always smiled, even when he was having a rough day at the table. He very frequently brought food and other goodies to give away to the club patronage. He knew people and gladly shared any fascinating stories about them without provocation, yet always appreciated. He was another one of the great ones in my life... I am truly grateful to have know Mr. Michael Lewis. Truly. He was a blessing sent from heaven to this earth and I was lucky enough to share a piece of my life with his.
May his family and friends be at peace. Rest in peace, Mike.
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