Kurt Oblinger Heavenly Reunion

The sad news reached us last evening of the passing of Kurt Oblinger. A great young man with a heart of gold. It was Kurt who arrived on our doorstep that morning in May to help Paul, Bob and I with our grief. He understood all too well the loss of a brother and the grief of parents in their state of shock. He knew from his own experience with the loss of his brother Keith 2 years before, what to do and say to us.

I remember he asked where to find pictures and he put together a wonderful gift - the slide shows of Pete's life (see on the website here). He made copies of the video for all of us and organized the viewing at Pete's celebration of life and the website. A very kind, thoughtful and methodical gift from a man with a heart of gold.

Over the past three years, Kurt would drop into our lives with a loving nudge and make sure Paul was okay. His quiet nature and good humor was always a welcome respite.

When the news reached us last evening of Kurt's death, I had a great sense of a fabulous re-union taking place in heaven between brothers Kurt and Keith. And in the joy of that moment, I know Pete was there to join in the festivities and exclaim a party event in Kurt's honor. I am sure the celebration is still going strong.

I thank my God for Kurt; the man he was and the compassionate heart he shared with us all. While his own heart and donor heart gave out by 26 years of age, his courage and love last forever in those lives he touched. God bless Kurt.

Helene