Eulogy for a Friend
There are indeed some exceptional people in this world. Those exceptional people are marked by the good they do for others. Simply being within proximity of these exceptional people makes one feel important and worthwhile. They truly change the world.
On January 21, 2008, the world lost a man who was a true inspiration to everyone with whom he came in contact. He was my very close friend, Terry Golden. I met Terry some 20 years ago and from a business standpoint, he was my client and I became a client of his. But personally, he was much more!
Terry was many things; a decorated veteran, a faithful follower of God, a true family man and an exceptionally principled businessman. His business was financial planning and insurance, and virtually every person in his client list eventually became a friend to him. They gave over their hard-earned money to him with the same trust they would to a person in their own family. He never talked about trust, he simply earned it.
The book “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” tells us that principles never, ever change, and that living a principled life leads to real success. Terry Golden was a shining example of a principled life.
People like Terry are a gift. I can tell you that he touched my life in a positive way, and I will never forget him.
Terry Golden and his loved ones must be very glad that he has you to keep his memory alive.
The saying "one must be a friend to have a friend" certainly applies in this case.
Posted by: Brennan Kingsland | April 13, 2008 at 07:42 PM