tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post3742355628021453423..comments2021-07-05T12:27:46.872-04:00Comments on Kvetching Up: In SorrowDianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15293561099654796912noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post-82474876165626550502012-02-06T20:29:28.940-05:002012-02-06T20:29:28.940-05:00God. What a shocker. I wasn't even looking f...God. What a shocker. I wasn't even looking for Witt, much less for this. I met Witt about 10 or 12 years ago at the Pittsburgh bus terminal when he came for a visit; we met before that online, on the "big knit list". I'd been out of the knitting scene for a few years, and had lost touch with him. We stayed with Marie one year for the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival.<br /><br />I really liked Witt. I've wondered, especially recently, how he was dealing with his HIV. I had no idea it had taken his life. I don't remember Gary, and am guessing they met after we did.<br /><br />He was such a skilled, incredibly knowledgeable knitter. I hate this illness that's still taking the lives of some of our most creative people.<br /><br />I value our friendship, and I'll miss you, Witt. I'll miss you a hell of a lot. Somehow, I always thought I'd see you again. It breaks my heart to think that it won't be on this plane. Rest in peace, friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post-72606317439101483842009-05-27T23:47:22.247-04:002009-05-27T23:47:22.247-04:00I'm so very sorry for your loss. This was a lovely...I'm so very sorry for your loss. This was a lovely post. Thank you for sharing it.Romihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934970182636152911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post-351594928006966222009-05-23T16:52:04.803-04:002009-05-23T16:52:04.803-04:00Thank you for posting this. Life is short, but sw...Thank you for posting this. Life is short, but sweet. Sometimes heaven needs our friends more that we do. Our prayers are also with Gary, and with you, and with all those who a finding a way to persevere thru this loss. <br /><br />anthonyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12869753863039595576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post-21267649040816125132009-05-22T06:58:27.967-04:002009-05-22T06:58:27.967-04:00I cannot but agree with your experience.Never met ...I cannot but agree with your experience.Never met Witt IRL but what a warm and tender feeling every email from him gave me. Will never forget him, my flowerboy for eternity. RIPStickLena =KnitLenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16342540516598991874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post-17068406922177910702009-05-22T04:53:13.535-04:002009-05-22T04:53:13.535-04:00I'm a KnitSib of Witt's from Hong Kong. I had the...I'm a KnitSib of Witt's from Hong Kong. I had the honor of meeting Gary and Witt at their home in Winchester about 2 1/2 years ago. Thank you for this tribute. I'll miss him.<br /><br />Susan in Hong KongSusan in HKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16705968273309800678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post-61869658426109144402009-05-21T21:30:20.947-04:002009-05-21T21:30:20.947-04:00Thanks for this lovely tribute. I am sad too, down...Thanks for this lovely tribute. I am sad too, down here in Australia., for the loss of such a kind and generous soul from the world.M-Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18409916623998907121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post-89210361807761780022009-05-21T16:54:46.704-04:002009-05-21T16:54:46.704-04:00He knows.
Thank you for letting us know a little ...He knows.<br /><br />Thank you for letting us know a little more about you and the Boyz.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425562338248855038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post-34748723770900360982009-05-21T12:09:16.695-04:002009-05-21T12:09:16.695-04:00Very nice, Diana.
It's hard to imagine a world w...Very nice, Diana. <br /><br />It's hard to imagine a world without him.ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10045838521201441458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post-31960412482789623892009-05-21T12:00:41.283-04:002009-05-21T12:00:41.283-04:00After I read that I was crying. What a beautiful ...After I read that I was crying. What a beautiful testimony to a wonderful friend. I have talked to him via email several years ago and he was always warm and very open. <br />He will be missed by all he touched.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16019367050214703252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post-83212305642787318082009-05-21T11:59:21.645-04:002009-05-21T11:59:21.645-04:00Thanks for a lovely post about Witt. I'll miss hi...Thanks for a lovely post about Witt. I'll miss his online friendship.Diane in Chicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10001716216816582232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post-75122240379283958412009-05-21T11:47:23.698-04:002009-05-21T11:47:23.698-04:00what a great tribute. Thanks for posting this.what a great tribute. Thanks for posting this.Knittermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041128699407906736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post-26040662845616321042009-05-21T09:52:13.873-04:002009-05-21T09:52:13.873-04:00Diana -- I was shocked when I got the e-mail last ...Diana -- I was shocked when I got the e-mail last evening that you sent! But thank you for letting people know. It was such sad news...Witt was such a great person and a friend that I will miss terribly.<br /><br />I, unfortunately, don't know Gary very well -- but do you have an e-mail address for him? I'd like to send my condolences. Also...can you tell me Gary's last name? I'd also like to send a card.<br /><br />Please share any information you may get regarding services, etc., as the arrangements are made. Thank you so much!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12109957329023315768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post-48472469556819758502009-05-20T23:23:30.556-04:002009-05-20T23:23:30.556-04:00thanks for posting - Witt was a dear friend to so ...thanks for posting - Witt was a dear friend to so many folks, he will be greatly missed. I second Dan's comments - if you are in touch with Gary, tell him all of us in DC are sending love and lightAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463179872277971239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post-20200719189947198322009-05-20T23:23:14.092-04:002009-05-20T23:23:14.092-04:00thanks for posting - Witt was a dear friend to so ...thanks for posting - Witt was a dear friend to so many folks, he will be greatly missed. I second Dan's comments - if you are in touch with Gary, tell him all of us in DC are sending love and lightAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463179872277971239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post-79721642752206816312009-05-20T22:54:46.615-04:002009-05-20T22:54:46.615-04:00And thanks for the beautiful photo of the two of t...And thanks for the beautiful photo of the two of them.Wondermachinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04630929170214269331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post-38930751032001962632009-05-20T22:53:58.693-04:002009-05-20T22:53:58.693-04:00This is a beautiful post. Thanks for remembering ...This is a beautiful post. Thanks for remembering Witt and his beloved Gary. I knew them both in DC and was honored to call them friends. I'm in a state of shock. I did an interview a few years back with Witt about his feelings about craft and creativity. Reading it this evening I've been in tears just hearing the sound of his voice, his laughter. Just stunned. I posted a few photos of him on my blog at www.wondermachine.org and a link to that interview with him.<br />THanks again. I don't know how to reach Gary to tell him how much love we feel for Witt and for him and for his mother Bobbye at this time. I'm feeling crushed.Wondermachinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04630929170214269331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post-61457498226513648242009-05-20T22:05:27.400-04:002009-05-20T22:05:27.400-04:00what eloquent words for an incredible man and an i...what eloquent words for an incredible man and an incredible couple. My heart is breaking at the thought of not seeing dear, sweet Witt in this world. But I have great faith that we will see each other again. The sweet pearl of my sadness lies in the thought that he and my mother (who passed away 23 months to the day) will be thrilled to see him....and will keep him safe until we see him againdivaknitternychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16556299809451679223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4377656290750826054.post-29003018821523865152009-05-20T19:33:30.419-04:002009-05-20T19:33:30.419-04:00Mahalo for letting me know...I have his old phone ...Mahalo for letting me know...I have his old phone number and will attempt to call Gary and I will send him much aloha...<br />alicia...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02694040774346622385noreply@blogger.com