FITZGERALD (GERRY) LICORISH

Condolences & Memories (7 entries)

• While I never knew Jerry, I can see by the prior tributes and the comments of a friend who did know him many years ago, that he was liked and loved by many and perhaps all who knew him. The true measure of our humanity lies not in how much we love, but in how much we are loved by others. By that measure, we can see that Jerry was a truly great human being who could serve as a model for us all to follow. It is obvious that his innate caring for others and generous nature cut like a scalpel through all barriers of prejudicial stereotypes which so many fall victim to. I feel sure that anyone who knew him couldn't help but love him. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; to leave the world a little better; whether by a healthy child, a garden patch of redeemed social condition; to know that one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is the meaning of success." By that measure, Jerry was indeed a successful man. He changed the entire world by making it just a little better than the way he found it. We all owe him a debt of gratitude we can now never repay, except by picking up his baton and running with it to make the world just a little better still. Jerry was the most uncommon of common men. Let us pray that the common man becomes more like Jerry, because only by doing so can the human race save itself from itself and finally usher in the new age of peace on earth and love for our fellows that we all so deeply crave. Jerry's life, which touched so many, has showed us the way. I pray for us all that each of us might learn to live by the example he set, and also change the world just a little bit more, making it just a little bit better still, until we have transformed it completely. If we can do so, we stand on the shoulders of a giant. Let us never forget him and always remember the lesson he taught us. It is said that no one ever died who is not forgotten. In that sense, Jerry's spirit seems destined to live for eternity in the memory of those who knew him, the memory of those who were influenced by him, and the memory of those influenced by those influenced by him, and so on, ad infinitum. Thru the passage of time, his name may be forgotten, but the deeds of his life were the seeds of a beautiful and mighty Tree of Love that will grow until one day it protects humanity and the whole earth by crowding out the weeds of hate, greed, fear and destruction, until the Earth itself becomes once again that Garden in Eden from which we sprang. I suggest to Jerry's family, still grieving from their loss of him that they need not grieve so. Jerry's spirit lives on in the heart, which the bible teaches us is the kingdom of God. I would suggest that you do not grieve but rather celebrate that you have been so close to such a great man, who was born but a helpless babe and lived as a common man, departing this world as a Prince among men, and who now lives on in in our enduring memory as a King in the kingdom of God. May we all be so lucky as Jerry. - Posted by: A. Mannin D. Street (distant cousin and fellow member of the human family) on: May 23, 2013

• Gerry and I never worked together and we weren't in the same department but we worked near each other. As someone who talks to everyone, I got to know Gerry and became quite fond of him. He was a fine man whom I came to respect. My sincere condolences to Gerry's family. - Posted by: Gord Richardson (Fellow employee at Bristol Aerospace) on: May 09, 2013

• My father Jack Matthew died in 1983. Your father was a friend from Bristol A/S who took the time to visit my father when he was so ill. I still remember his kindness and how important Gerry was to my father. I salute and honour the wonderful man that your father was. My condolences. - Posted by: C A Matthew () on: May 09, 2013

• we are with you in prayers at this time in your sadness. we may not have the everydayness, but our hearts are with yours. your dad did give you that love of music and gave us the goodness of knowing you, thank you mr licorish for your son's friendship. - Posted by: vern and corena (friend to george & trish) on: May 08, 2013

• What you say about a Dad like mine. when we came to Canada back in 65, I didn't like as much. But my dad had talked to me about opportunities. Thanks Dad. about life love, and music. - Posted by: George Licorish (Son) on: May 08, 2013

• Dad, It's hard to find the words to say how much I love & miss you. You taught me so many lessons in my life some of them stretched me beyond my comfort zone. But that is when we grow the most when we are uncomfortable. Thank you. Love Claudette - Posted by: Claudette Licorish (Daughter) on: May 08, 2013

• George and Trish - We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. Be strong for each other, take comfort in your family and friends and make sure to treasure the memories of your Dad. "Death leaves a heart-ache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal" Thinking of you - Love Monica, Steve, Patricia and Ken (Martensville, Sask.) - Posted by: Monica Tomchuk (George's in laws) on: May 08, 2013