Comments on: Its Time For You To Tell Howard…Thank-You. http://thankshowardbrinton.com/tribute/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:34:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Nancy http://thankshowardbrinton.com/tribute/comment-page-2/#comment-183 Nancy Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:49:12 +0000 http://thankshowardbrinton.com/?p=17#comment-183 Hey, Howard. I'm so very sorry to hear about your illness and am filled with good thoughts and prayers for you! Long time, no see. Remember way back in the latish 1970s . . . AZ GRI week in Tucson? I think you were just getting started on the GRI/CRS circuit . . . and you absolutely captivated all of us! It wasn't just your zany humor, although that was part of it. (You could have given Robin Williams a run for his money had you chosen to do so!) Your caring, warmth and desire to make us all better in our jobs and our lives came across loud and clear and you made us all your friends. So much so, in my case, that I stopped by your room later that evening to chat with you. (And that was something well beyond my usual Bostonian reticence!) You were kindness personified, invited me in and we talked. Your friendliness and that GRI class opened new doors for me and I quickly became involved with CRS, both locally and nationally--as you may recall. At least for a while, AZ put on the best CRS classes in the country--and you (and Del) were a large part of that success! Our paths frequently crossed at classes, meetings, conventions, Sell-a-bration, etc., for several years. Being with you was a guarantee that I would: a) laugh a lot; and b) learn something. Your ability to make those around you feel special is phenomenal! Unfortunately, for me, in 1983-84, a chronic illness caused me to pull back professionally, especially with volunteer activities, so our paths stopped crossing. I just wanted to let you know that, like so many others have said, you had a positive impact on my life and I am better for knowing you! Thank you for having opened your door to someone who needed a friend that night so many years ago! You and Barbara have my very best wishes! Nancy Phoenix Hey, Howard.
I’m so very sorry to hear about your illness and am filled with good thoughts and prayers for you!
Long time, no see. Remember way back in the latish 1970s . . . AZ GRI week in Tucson? I think you were just getting started on the GRI/CRS circuit . . . and you absolutely captivated all of us! It wasn’t just your zany humor, although that was part of it. (You could have given Robin Williams a run for his money had you chosen to do so!) Your caring, warmth and desire to make us all better in our jobs and our lives came across loud and clear and you made us all your friends. So much so, in my case, that I stopped by your room later that evening to chat with you. (And that was something well beyond my usual Bostonian reticence!) You were kindness personified, invited me in and we talked.
Your friendliness and that GRI class opened new doors for me and I quickly became involved with CRS, both locally and nationally–as you may recall. At least for a while, AZ put on the best CRS classes in the country–and you (and Del) were a large part of that success!
Our paths frequently crossed at classes, meetings, conventions, Sell-a-bration, etc., for several years. Being with you was a guarantee that I would: a) laugh a lot; and b) learn something.
Your ability to make those around you feel special is phenomenal! Unfortunately, for me, in 1983-84, a chronic illness caused me to pull back professionally, especially with volunteer activities, so our paths stopped crossing.
I just wanted to let you know that, like so many others have said, you had a positive impact on my life and I am better for knowing you! Thank you for having opened your door to someone who needed a friend that night so many years ago!
You and Barbara have my very best wishes!

Nancy
Phoenix

]]> By: Richard http://thankshowardbrinton.com/tribute/comment-page-2/#comment-171 Richard Sat, 29 May 2010 18:18:08 +0000 http://thankshowardbrinton.com/?p=17#comment-171 Barbara and Howard, This is from Barbara's Mother Pat.. "I love you both so very much and I am sorry that you are having so many problems in your life. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. I would love to hear from you and miss both of you very much." All my love, Mom Barbara and Howard,

This is from Barbara’s Mother Pat..

“I love you both so very much and I am sorry that you are having so many problems in your life. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. I would love to hear from you and miss both of you very much.” All my love, Mom

]]> By: Jennifer Rootham http://thankshowardbrinton.com/tribute/comment-page-2/#comment-168 Jennifer Rootham Sun, 23 May 2010 20:23:49 +0000 http://thankshowardbrinton.com/?p=17#comment-168 Okay, I feel like a dork! I just wanted to read my "post", you know, to make sure it did truly post, etc....when doing this, I discovered that I missed the day Howard taught grammar. So, please forgive me, for the one to many HAVES' , I have. JKR Okay, I feel like a dork! I just wanted to read my “post”, you know, to make sure it did truly post, etc….when doing this, I discovered that I missed the day Howard taught grammar. So, please forgive me, for the one to many HAVES’ , I have. JKR

]]> By: Jennifer Rootham http://thankshowardbrinton.com/tribute/comment-page-2/#comment-167 Jennifer Rootham Sun, 23 May 2010 20:03:56 +0000 http://thankshowardbrinton.com/?p=17#comment-167 Dearest Howard & Barbara, As you both know, "word gets around"...that being said, you have both have been & will always be in my thoughts & prayers. I am so blessed, for the PLEASURE I had with working for & getting to know you both, thru HBS. Much love & hugs, Jennifer (Portland, Oregon) p.s. I thank you both, from the bottom of my heart, for the wonderful work ethics you instilled in me. Because of it, I believe I am a better person. Howard, I will always remember you @ the AnnualStarPowerConferences, where you truly were/are a "Star". Dearest Howard & Barbara,
As you both know, “word gets around”…that being said, you have both have been & will always be in my thoughts & prayers. I am so blessed, for the PLEASURE I had with working for & getting to know you both, thru HBS.
Much love & hugs,
Jennifer (Portland, Oregon)
p.s. I thank you both, from the bottom of my heart, for the wonderful work ethics you instilled in me. Because of it, I believe I am a better person. Howard, I will always remember you @ the AnnualStarPowerConferences, where you truly were/are a “Star”.

]]> By: Bill Minett http://thankshowardbrinton.com/tribute/comment-page-2/#comment-162 Bill Minett Tue, 18 May 2010 02:04:59 +0000 http://thankshowardbrinton.com/?p=17#comment-162 Hi Howard, you are a father and brother to me, you made me grow, brought me new experiences and took me to another place in this world. You always listened to me gave me a smile or a wink and I knew you were with me.I remember the first time I ever met you at my Office in Oconomowoc Wis. you were teaching a CRS class in the early 1990's wearing a Navy P coat and stocking cap, I thought you were from another point in time, I am thankful for that day and my first star power meeting in Phonix. YOU HAVE BEEN MY FRIEND AND MENTOR and I thank you and am blessed to know you . With Love and Respect Always.Bill Minett Hi Howard, you are a father and brother to me, you made me grow, brought me new experiences and took me to another place in this world. You always listened to me gave me a smile or a wink and I knew you were with me.I remember the first time I ever met you at my Office in Oconomowoc Wis. you were teaching a CRS class in the early 1990’s wearing a Navy P coat and stocking cap, I thought you were from another point in time, I am thankful for that day and my first star power meeting in Phonix. YOU HAVE BEEN MY FRIEND AND MENTOR and I thank you and am blessed to know you . With Love and Respect Always.Bill Minett

]]> By: Marilyn Bitterman http://thankshowardbrinton.com/tribute/comment-page-2/#comment-158 Marilyn Bitterman Tue, 11 May 2010 02:45:42 +0000 http://thankshowardbrinton.com/?p=17#comment-158 Hi Howard, I am so sorry to hear about your illness. I can only remember all the good times when you were the Master of Ceremonies for our Columbine Sweet Adeline Chapter shows! You were the best! Thanks! My prayers are with you! Your friend Marilyn Bitterman Hi Howard,
I am so sorry to hear about your illness. I can only remember all the good times when you were the Master of Ceremonies for our Columbine Sweet Adeline Chapter shows! You were the best! Thanks! My prayers are with you!
Your friend
Marilyn Bitterman

]]> By: Jane Butler Anderson http://thankshowardbrinton.com/tribute/comment-page-2/#comment-156 Jane Butler Anderson Wed, 05 May 2010 23:50:49 +0000 http://thankshowardbrinton.com/?p=17#comment-156 I always remember your telling us not to ever let anyone make us carry their bucket. But I'll never forget your helping me carry mine. I think of you often with fond affection. You will always be one of my favorite friends. I love ya, Jane I always remember your telling us not to ever let anyone make us carry their bucket. But I’ll never forget your helping me carry mine. I think of you often with fond affection. You will always be one of my favorite friends. I love ya, Jane

]]> By: Deb and Terry McVenes http://thankshowardbrinton.com/tribute/comment-page-2/#comment-155 Deb and Terry McVenes Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:22:30 +0000 http://thankshowardbrinton.com/?p=17#comment-155 Dear Howard, We have missed you here on Modena Lane. You and Barb were the best kind of neighbors, the ones you hardly saw but when you did you knew you were in for a good time. I gave up my mowing cap this year but will never forget that if I timed it just right (around happy hour) there would always be a vodka/tonic waiting for me on the fence post. And your send off from Modena Lane, another great night to remember. Leave it to you to have us barter over frozen goods. And didn't realize how much you could learn about a person until you played charades with them...such a great night. In Brinton style you have touched the lives of many, traveled the world, tasted success, married a wonderful woman, a son to carry on your name; you danced, ate and drank your way through this go around. In the end, it doesn't matter how many breaths you took, but how many moments took your breath away. We can only imagine. Our best to you and Barb. Dear Howard,

We have missed you here on Modena Lane. You and Barb were the best kind of neighbors, the ones you hardly saw but when you did you knew you were in for a good time. I gave up my mowing cap this year but will never forget that if I timed it just right (around happy hour) there would always be a vodka/tonic waiting for me on the fence post. And your send off from Modena Lane, another great night to remember. Leave it to you to have us barter over frozen goods. And didn’t realize how much you could learn about a person until you played charades with them…such a great night. In Brinton style you have touched the lives of many, traveled the world, tasted success, married a wonderful woman, a son to carry on your name; you danced, ate and drank your way through this go around. In the end, it doesn’t matter how many breaths you took, but how many moments took your breath away. We can only imagine. Our best to you and Barb.

]]> By: Phil Johnson http://thankshowardbrinton.com/tribute/comment-page-2/#comment-154 Phil Johnson Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:18:36 +0000 http://thankshowardbrinton.com/?p=17#comment-154 Howard and I first met in 1984 when I hired him to teach for the Illinois Realtors GRI. He was not a nationally known speaker at the time and we id not have the opportunity to interview him before hand. We wnt solely on the recommendation of Del Bain, a fellow speaker and friend of Howards. When I picked him up at the airport the airline had lost his luggage and Howard went on stage in a sweater and a pair of painters pants . . . not exactly the proper attire at that time. Howard did an outstanding job and continued at our GRI program for many years. Howard and I became friends and stayed in contact for many years even though we rarely saw each other. Howard returned to Illinois for the Realtors convention in 2005. While at a cocktail party Howard came up to me and my wife and gave each of us his legendary hug. I am saddened to hear of his medical issues. I wish him good luck and godspeed. Howard and I first met in 1984 when I hired him to teach for the Illinois Realtors GRI. He was not a nationally known speaker at the time and we id not have the opportunity to interview him before hand. We wnt solely on the recommendation of Del Bain, a fellow speaker and friend of Howards. When I picked him up at the airport the airline had lost his luggage and Howard went on stage in a sweater and a pair of painters pants . . . not exactly the proper attire at that time. Howard did an outstanding job and continued at our GRI program for many years.

Howard and I became friends and stayed in contact for many years even though we rarely saw each other. Howard returned to Illinois for the Realtors convention in 2005. While at a cocktail party Howard came up to me and my wife and gave each of us his legendary hug.

I am saddened to hear of his medical issues. I wish him good luck and godspeed.

]]> By: Mona (Cox) Sherard http://thankshowardbrinton.com/tribute/comment-page-2/#comment-153 Mona (Cox) Sherard Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:05:27 +0000 http://thankshowardbrinton.com/?p=17#comment-153 Howard, I can never tell you what you mean to my life and how I am the person I am today because of you. Not only from the classes I attended but the personal time we were able to spend together. All my prayers and thoughts are with you. It has been 28 years since I first met you and so many decisions made in my life were with the help of the little Howard on my shoulder. Thank you and I love you. Howard, I can never tell you what you mean to my life and how I am the person I am today because of you. Not only from the classes I attended but the personal time we were able to spend together. All my prayers and thoughts are with you. It has been 28 years since I first met you and so many decisions made in my life were with the help of the little Howard on my shoulder. Thank you and I love you.

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