Wednesday, August 21, 2024
All during our 65-year friendship, since high school, Bruce was my "go to" for sharing news both good and bad. He was in all ways but sharing the same mother and father – my older brother. 17 years ago he came to New Hampshire to walk me down the aisle and toss me (yes, practically throw me!) to my husband, Jim. His words were, "I've watched out for her for the past 48 years, now you take her ... she's yours!" His brother Gus was also a big part of our wedding. I mainly knew Bruce away from his world of athletics, although I did attend the Olympics in Montreal in 1976 and saw him in the shot put. I've loved his whole family for so many years that I cannot remember when I didn't know them. I'm heartbroken that I can't call and expect to be tormented by him anymore. I'll always miss his greeting, "Hello Child!" So, bye for now, Bruce ... rest while you can, because I know where you are!!! All my love, Betsey Child
