In Memory of Arthur Stone (AERT)

"Sunset"
from the Grand Canyon Suite

a.k.a.
Aert @aol.com

Do not stand at my grave and weep. I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamonds glints on the snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in morning's hush, I am the swifter uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circled flight I am the soft star that shines at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am no there, I did not die.

As we stop and ponder what Aert meant to each of us,

I would like to share some of the memories of Aert that I do have.

The reason I picked the Grand Canyon Suite music instead of the normal Memorial fare, Is because Arthur dearly loved Arizona When he and I did talk we often talked about such things as road runners, cacti, the Canyons around Phoenix. There was always awe in his words when he spoke of Arizona.

Aert had a good sense of humor. I recall when one time long ago that we were talking about our Beach connection in the Tree House. He said he was just an Ole Son of a Beach ! So once in awhile he would come to the room and I would ask how is the Ole Son of a Beach doing! He would always reply with a positive answer, Even when he was so ill that he could not stay and talk long he would always say Aert is doing great!

Cuz you will be greatly missed You were a kind and gentleman and I am proud to say that I knew you!

Adios mi Amigo Till We Meet again!

Julie

Greatest of Sympathies to Arthurs's family. Arthur will be missed greatly by everyone whose life he touched. What a joy he was to know and see in the Treehouse. It was my honor to have been lucky enough to chat with him once in a while. Now you probably have your answers to where those lost relatives were! Go with God my friend.

SOrwick914

My thoughts and prayers are with your family,,, but I know you are having a blast up there! We shall miss you very much!

TeresaR

Oh my gosh, I didn't realize that Aert wasn't doing so well, I know I missed Cuzzie Aert in chat lately.... I am deeply sadden by another loss of our extended AOL Genealogy Forum members... He was a joy to chat with and exchange information. We used to laugh about our common ancestors and so many other things. I will miss not seeing him in my chats. He was a jewel of a man and a delight, too. May G-d watch over him and show him those missing twigs in our tree and may his family keep him close to their hearts always. And may our Father in heaven, King of the Universe grant you peace and love at this sad transistion in your lives.

Cheryl

Art was such a kind man. A friend to all and so upbeat. My condolences to his family and friends. The world was a better place with him in it. He will be missed. {{{{{{{AERT}}}}}}}

Phyllis

To the family and loved ones left behind. Art will always be the ANGEL OF MY PRAYER "Dear God above way up in Heavens high, Send me an angel To stand by my side One who is gentle, One who is kind, One who is witty, One so sublime For I am in need here, In need of a friend, So send me an angel To help my heart mend" And there you stood, The angel of my prayer, "Oh God above, Soaring up in Heavens high, You sent me an angel, Who is still by my side, My angel is caring, My angel is dear, My angel, refreshing Ever erasing my fear, For I am now blessed, With an angelic friend, You sent me an angel To help my heart mend", And there you stand, The angel of my prayer!

The Spaulding Family

{{{{Aert}}}} I will think of you every time I hear the song "Baby Love".. it was our song!! Now you are healthy and happy meeting all your ancestors, but we will all miss you here on earth.

DJ

Aert - if ya only knew the hole you have left in many peoples' lives. I felt a special bond with you cuz we both shared the same medical problem (epilepsy). It was always a joy to see you online. You SHALL be missed. I wish you peace. Now you won't have anymore seizures!!

Penny T.

Aert, Now you can chase that rainbow over Arizona without any hurts or pain. We will all miss our friend who never failed to be a lovely person to all. Go with God, Aert.. Grace aka Irish

To the family of Art, My heart, prayers and condolences. Art was a fine gentleman, one of the best in Tree!! I know he will be missed deeply. To Art, Now ya ol' son of a Beach (grin) you are with all your other "Beach" ancestors and know who they are. The search is over my friend. May the angels guide you, may you always have peace. It was an honor to have known such a brave and kind person. Always, RA

Comments: Like a clear Arizona desert sunset, Aert has reached a new horizon. May the peace at the end of day be with his family and friends. From a Beach cousin.

Dency

Our sympathies to the family of AERT, he will be missed by all his online friends

Bert and Becky Rhyne

May all your missing links find you now! Godspeed AERT!

Mary Anne

{{{{{{Aert}}}}}}}}} It's lonesome in the Treehouse! But I am glad you're out of pain and in a much better place. My condolences to the friends and family!

Robin

Dear Aert's family, I will miss him in the chats! I send my deepest condolences to you in your loss.

Maureen Mead Pond

Art and I had many, many ancestors in common. Before he became ill, we were working to tie our connections closer to a common set of ancestors. He and I exchanged a great deal of data between the two of us, I shall always feel a bit short changed that I did not work harder to accomplish our family connections to a definite connection. Art, you are now free of the agony, hurt and illness that has plagued you for this past year or more. You are in God's Kingdom where there is no more hurt, everything is Joy and Good Will now. We shall all miss you in the Treehouse. May God Bless and Keep your family free of further sadness and distress.

Gordon Courtright

aert will be missed he was always so nice to people

Helen V.McConchie Stith

Aert you were a true gentleman,you are in a better place now, the pain is no more. You can see the rainbows daily. We in *Trees* will greatly miss you.We know that you will be one of our angels looking over us. Adios Aert.

Debby Staley

Art, Ah dear cuz, You will be missed -- are missed. Your wonderful good mornings and chatting about the tree... It doesn't seem possible... Yet, pain is gone... Rainbows are forever... May you be held in HIS care more now than ever... and May your Family be in HIS care always.

Lorrie Riemer

Aert peace be with you, hope you've met all your missing family, you know those that kept hiding and causing the brick walls. God bless you and your family

Eileen Williams

I have been blessed to have been friends with Art. I sure am missing him... We had so much fun chatting and joking around in OUR Treehouse. Art you brightend my days. I know you are with God. My prayers of comfort to your family and friends. Gods Blessings to you all. Missing you bunches, Debby and family

Deborah Richardson

To Arthurs family and friends, my deepest and most heart felt sympathies for your loss. But remember he's gone on to a better place where he is whole again with no pain nor suffering! God Bless and Keep each one of you.

Julie

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