In my last blog I wrote of the passing of Fabian, who operated a shoe repair shop North of our downtown Mesa facility on Macdonald Street in downtown Mesa.
When that blog was published there was some question about whether Fabian died of natural causes or of foul play. And it was a question, because a year or so ago he'd suffered a stroke that nearly took his life. And he'd spent some time with his family in Mexico while he recovered. We were happy when he returned to work, though I think he worked a more limited schedule.
Today two local news stations came by and asked if I'd mind answering a few questions for a news story they were doing about his murder. And I agreed to an interview, though I wasn't able to contribute much.
When they asked how I felt when I heard of his death I was able to tell how terrible I felt about the news of his passing, I was able to tell about how well-regarded he was by his neighbors in the immediate business community,
I told of his kindness to those of us who knew him, about his humility and sense of humor. I spoke of his usual good mood and spirit. I mentioned that he was the kind of person who would have helped anyone, had they simply asked. I felt that he died for no purpose, that he'd have given anyone anything had they simply asked.
He left a legacy of of kindness and friendliness to others; something that we could all aspire to in these times.
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