In Memory of Bob

Today is a day for goodbyes. We lost our dear friend, Bob Landreville, after a courageous battle with cancer. During our time of loss, we will shed tears of sadness and share joyful memories of the life Bob led.

When we first met Bob, 9 years ago, he greeted us with open arms. He always had a smile and a story to share. If we needed help, he was there. If we needed more help, he got more people. His energy was boundless and his sense of humor was never-ending.

Not long after meeting Bob, Mike and I went on the mountain coaster at a nearby ski resort. I wiped out while Mike and I were racing and I left a bit of skin on the track. When Bob saw me that night and I told him the story, he started calling me "Skid." I didn't want to give into fear, so Mike and I returned to the alpine slide the following day for a re-match. This time it was Mike's turn to crash up. When Landreville saw Mike's scars and heard the story, he decided Mike was "Re-Skid." He called us Skid and Re-Skid for years after.

As Bob fought his courageous battle with esophageal cancer, he always hoped for the best and believed in a cure. If there was some new treatment to try, he tried it. He was optimistic throughout his battle. His wife Maureen was by his side for every moment. She is a very strong woman, the love of Bob's life. Our thoughts and prayers will be with her and her family in this difficult time.

I came across a line from an Irish headstone that is so appropriate at this time of loss:

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

We will hold our memories of Bob close. We were fortunate to have him call us his friends.

In Memory of Robert H. Landreville