Today the friends of Lisa Vandergriff gathered at Viking
Hall in Anchorage to remember and celebrate a very remarkable and beloved friend. There were many memories shared, stories
told, laughter, and a few tears. We miss
our friend. We didn’t say “goodbye” as
much as we said “be seeing ya.” Lisa’s
memory lives on; so does her spirit.
Part of it will be carried in our hearts; part of it will be tangible in
the two moorings that will be established on the Kona coast in Lisa’s memory—gifts
which will help preserve those spots for years to come. What better way to honor all the
contributions made by Lisa to the oceans that she loved given by those she
loved.
This morning before heading over to the Hall, by
happenstance I read a remembrance to a friend written by Eric Soyland, a diver
and sailor in Hawaii in a collection of his short stories “Ocean of Adventure” portions of which seem very appropriate to the day's events.
“As I write this story, I know you’re nearby and you and your spirit will always be close to those who love the sea….Take care…we all think of you and know you’re there—Remember, people who are friends always find each other again—even in another space/time….Aloha, my friend."
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