In loving memory of
Phillip Trickey

• January 19, 1972
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• September 03, 2020

I send my deepest prayers and virtual hugs to my NFWM colleague, Sam, at the loss of your beloved son, Phillip. In hearing the news of Phillip's death, my breath was taken--as I can only imagine how the breath of you, your wife, and his wife and children has felt caught by grief and sadness. I continue to think of you all over and over, and send an embrace for a peace that provides enough strength and renewal in each new day to be offered to you all by God. May the love of friends be present in ways that can help heartbreak to find relief. I always remember being comforted in time of deaths in my own family by the quote from one of my seminary professors, who said, "Hope is the ability to imagine another way." May that "another way" of hope present itself, surprise you with its vision, and offer comfort and strength.

To Phillip’s family,
He was a truly outstanding colleague and co-worker. I was honored to work with him.

A few words that have brought comfort to me:

I give you this one thought to keep -
I am with you still - I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the sweet uplifting rush,
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone -
I am with you still in each new dawn.
—Mary Elizabeth Frye—

I am a co-worker of Phil's and just started working with him about 1 month ago... While I didn't know him well... I do know (and felt) a sincere, kindhearted essence to his soul. He just had a way about him that was soooo calming! Peaceful! I really can't explain it. I just know it is a rare trait, especially in an extremely fast-paced work environment and is a trait that stood out among the hundreds (maybe thousands) of co-workers I've had over the years.

For those who knew him better, I suspect you know exactly what I mean. I am sad I didn't get to spend more time with him and get to know him better.

My deepest and sincerest condolences to his Family and Friends. I want to share a poem that was shared with me when my dad passed a few years ago in hopes it will provide a little comfort to you as it did to me.

AS I SIT IN HEAVEN

As I Sit in Heaven and watch you every day,
I try to let you know -- with signs -- I never went away.

I hear you when you’re laughing and watch you as you sleep,
I even place my arms around you to calm you as you weep.

I see you wish the days away begging to have me home,
So I try to send you signs so you know you are not alone.

Don’t feel guilty that you have life that was denied to me,
Heaven is truly beautiful - just you wait and see.

So live your life, laugh again, enjoy yourself, be free,
Then I know with every breath you take you’ll be taking one for me.