I am so proud to be a Hubbell. I have so much to be thankful for, and I am truly blessed to call Colin my dad. It kills me that he won’t see me graduate college or get married. He won’t see my children or my neices and nephews. But I thank God every day for giving me 19 solid years with the most amazing man I will ever know.

No one compares and I don’t expect anyone that didn’t know him to understand how amazing he truly was. Every kid thinks their dad is great, but my dad would have been great whether he was my dad or not.

I miss him terribly and I hope I can be half the person he was.

Kelsey.

I know these are hard times for you but if I can pass one thing along it’s this. My dad died about 6 years ago but I still see his smile in my mind’s eye. He had a gap between his front teeth and a sense of humor that could make you laugh so hard you’d cry. When I get sad about missing him, I think of his smile.

Pick something about your dad that brings a smile to your heart and remember that when you are missing him.

It’s an honor to have you visit here, Alana. Stop by again.

Peace.
Karen

Karen

Thanks so much for sharing how Colin helped bring us all together around revitalizing Detroit. Maybe we can keep moving his dream into action. It was good seeing you.

Peace and Love,

Karen

I just read your comment to everyone who responded to my humble musings about Colin at Midlife’s A Trip. Your remarks here, as at the service, touch all of us deeply. As I watched the comments being posted, I think I realized that sharing our feelings about Colin’s death helped us deal with it—in some very small measure. I know it was that way for me. And I hope reading how much others cared about him shines a little light into your life during these dark times.

Thank you so very much Trish for sharing him with us.

I just read all of your wonderful comments about my dear husband Colin. I met Colin 24 years ago and we were married for almost 22 years. He was the most remarkable man I ever met. He loved me unconditionally and I feel forever blessed by his confidence in me, his love, support, and crazy optimism. Although my heart aches and I know I will miss him every day for the rest of my life, I feel like the luckiest woman on earth. He gave me four beautiful children and a loving partnership. What a gift he was to me, his family, and the greater community. He is embedded in my heart and I will carry his spirit with me forever.

Trish Hubbell

A tragic loss. Colin (and you) had a profound impact on my life. The two of you literally changed the course of my life, igniting that latent passion to see Detroit reborn. As sad as Colin’s passing was, the fact that I got to reconnect with you – and so many others – was a tribute to Colin’s legacy. The love of the City, the desire to connect people, the hope that people would embrace – not just a city – but a community in a huge Colin-esque hug, is what I’ll remember about our friend.

Now, the most fitting tribute is to live a little bit like Colin everyday. Peace and Love. That’s how he closed every e-mail. That’s what he lived everyday. He lived his faith.

God help me to do the same.

Eric

Where are we going, and why are we in this handbasket?
Detroit has brand new unfillable hole in it.

I will miss you, Ky. I loved you the first day I met you. We all did.
I don’t think I got 2 share with you that I’m a Grandmother now…
“Da F*#K…?” (Gran’Girl was named for me and calls me “Nonni”) nor did I get 2 tell you that “Little” Tammy Bully was my DOCTOR!!! I struggle not to call her “Dr. Baby Tammy”! She’s great!

The Ussery Clan is praying for your safe passage to the Ancestors. May you be greeted with the same warmth you shared with those you cared for.

Your Home Team Forever
Peace,

Robyn Ussery