I enjoyed my dealings with Lou through the years. He was a fine person and a credit our railroading community.
Having suffered several premature and unexpected passings in my own family, I’m all too familiar with the profound sense of loss the Caponi family is experiencing in this situation. Perhaps the most comforting thing I can offer the family would be share what a priest said to me after my wife passed on. He reminded me life hasn’t ended; rather, it’s just changed. We may no longer be able to physically see, hear or touch our loved ones but they are now with us more than ever before and never leave our sides. They are experiencing joy which is difficult for us to grasp in our earthly form and, after we’ve led what will hopefully be a long and happy life lived the proper way in this world, they will be there to welcome us “home” when our time comes. The pain of my loss is still great but I continue to find wonderful comfort in these thoughts. It is my hope they do the same for Lou’s family and friends.
God bless and all my prayers,
Bob Callahan
