I Didn't Know Him but I Know I Would Have Loved Him

News of Peter Decker Jr.'s passing slowed me in my fast track this morning. Since I'd gotten to "know" him over the years via interviews with Tony Macrini on 790 WNIS radio, Virginian-Pilot news articles and stories and anecdotes told by scores of admirers, Mr. Decker had been at the top of my list of people "to meet in-person someday soon."

Legend has it that one could be changed for the better somehow simply by savoring a morsel of his wisdom, sharing a good laugh or observing or joining in as he humbly and happily served others with his kindness, generosity, energy and expertise.

Had I had the privilege of getting to know him personally I believe I'd be inspired--no, compelled--to adopt some aspect of his ways for the benefit of others in the spirit of admiration and gratitude. But all I can do now is get to know him through the works of others--stories about him, etc.--and offer my own little contribution to him and to you in that same spirit:

I've set up an "Organized Group Code" at www.ThankingOfYou.com for anyone inspired to share anecdotes and express gratitude, at any time, for Mr. Peter Decker having made a difference in their lives.

For those who don't already know, Virginia Beach-based ThankingOfYou.com is a free Web-based forum for posting and receiving stories of gratitude to recognize, affirm and honor the people who've had a positive impact on the lives of others--even posthumously. I invite all whose lives have been positively impacted by Mr. Decker to log on any time, any day, and post their stories of gratitude for him. You may post by simply using his name, or with the specific group code: "Pete Decker 2012", which will enable all stories posted to him as this "memorial" to appear in a search of this same group code.

These stories will remain a free, lasting, ongoing public testimonial to Mr. Peter Decker Jr.'s legacy and will no doubt be of great value to generations of his own family as well as to generations of those whose lives have been positively impacted--or even saved--by his efforts.

Anyone with questions or needing assistance with this is welcome to call me at 757-705-7174 and I will be happy to help.

Thank you, Nora

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