Life throws us curves and we must adjust.
Likely dreams, aspirations, and accomplishments become the focus of conversation when the information is received and shared on the death of a family member, friend, and/or acquaintance.
That is why each day is important. Each day is a new opportunity to do better things and be better individuals.
We extend sympathies to loved ones of the deceased. Some day all of us will share in the experiences in one form or another.
We extend such sympathies to family and friends of Robert Moga, 89, of Big Rock, who grew up and lived in Aurora. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He recently died following a good and long life. Bob was graduated from East Aurora High School. He was known for his stories of many dimensions, of offering examples, and of ending with a good laugh. He will be missed.
Did he have the opportunity to perform the many experiences in life of which he had dreamed? We certainly would like to think so. He died at home surrounded by his loving family members.
• We at The Voice regret to inform our readers that a family member of the conductor of the Ask Grandpa column sent us a notice that the person recently died. The popular column offered sage advice and stimulated thoughtful contemplation on a variety of topics. The family-oriented columnist wrote final thoughts and the family member sent in the column which is at thevoice.us/ask-grandpa-a-firm-request-from-grandpas-final-wish. The explanation of death and final thoughts prior to death are included. May the soul rest in peace.
We really never knew much about the person. One day in the early years of The Voice, this person walked into the office, made an introduction, and proposed to write an advice column, for lack of a better term. The one stipulation was that the identity of the person never would be revealed.
The commentary and advice was based largely on the person’s grandfather. Perhaps it was a tribute in a special way that never was revealed.
Death occurred prior to our being released of the privacy commitment. The notifications arrived shortly after we were told of a battle with cancer.
Sympathies and best wishes.
The sage advice will be missed.
If anyone who sent in a letter and did not see the letter shared in the Ask Grandpa column, please contact us at The Voice. We know of three letters received which awaited a response from the Ask Grandpa column which will be in next week’s edition of The Voice. Send to us at P.O. Box 123, Aurora, IL 60507 just as soon as possible.
• Life goes on for those of us who cherish each day. Perhaps a few notes of information received at The Voice by E-mail and through the USPS:
• The Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame committee continues to accept nominations for inductees until November 1. Promotion of the arts is the target of the group with ties to areas around Aurora and Elgin.
We plan to include a nice photo sent by the committee of involved individuals.
• Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora has plans to make changes for services each Sunday this month. Services will be held at 6 p.m. each Sunday at Pal Joey’s Restaurant, 2030 Main Street in Batavia. Appetizers will be served in a new way to gather. Included will be communion, prayer, and scripture. Trying new ways in anything can be beneficial. A dinner party of the gathering is the objective.
• A free annual Medicare Forum will be held 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27 at the Oswego Fire Department Community Room, 3511 Woolley Road, Oswego. The expert panel will present supplement and advantage plans. It will present virtually on Zoom as well as in person. Those interested can call the Oswego Senior Center, 630-554-5602, or, 630-553-5777.
• Stephanie Kifowit, State representative from Oswego in an area that touches Aurora, Montgomery, and Naperville, has been named to the National Leadership Council for the Elected Officials to Protect America (EOPA) organization. Many elected officials are dedicated to making a difference and often fly under the radar.
• Repetition is an accepted way to learning and is an acknowledged practice in the advertising world. We understand, although the disruptive, non-soothing music as backdrop on radio ad messages, is counterproductive. Nonetheless, we run last week’s Clear and Concise for those who need to read it.
Clear and Concise, Week 40, Year 2:
To be partially clear and concise is inadequate for good communication and lacks complete understanding. Three words commonly used incorrectly and the words which should be used: Although is correct and while to mean although is incomplete, at best; because is correct as an explanation, and since only should be used for a time frame such as since yesterday we have found great joy; to give an honor we give an honor, rather than the growing incorrect and incomplete use of recognize. We recognize a person we know. We honor a person for distinguished service, accomplishment, and exceptional duty. We offer help here with the three words only to be helpful in clarity and conciseness.