Rock McMillan
Inactive
Gale passed away quietly at home today. He had been slipping downhill quickly for the past week and it became clear this morning that the end was very near. Even after being informed 4 weeks ago that his cancer was terminal he continued to have a positive attitude and vowed to fight to the end. I'm very proud of him, he displayed an incredible spirit and even though he didn't believe that his work here was finished he accepted his fate with courage and dignity. Gale told me last month that "I have no regrets, no man ever had a better life. If it's my time so be it, I've had 70 good years, who can ask for more".
I believe that a man can approach his end as peacefully as Gale did only if he has a clear conscience. Gale never gave me any indication that he was afraid, only that he was worried about my mom. My father came to his end with a clear conscience, loved and respected by people all over the world. I have never met a man who was as admired and loved as Gale was, I'm sure this came about because of his concern for others and his honesty. If everyone was like Gale we wouldn't need lawyers.
One of Gale's most satisfying relationships in recent years was the one he had with you guys, the members of The Firing Line. Gale was honored to be consulted, he was flattered that you came to him for advise and, above all, he was amazed overwhelmed and by the concern you all expressed when he announced his illness. Gale was very proud to have been asked to moderate this group, too bad it didn't work out that way.
Last year Gale was needing something to do so I talked him into writing a life history, he finished it exactly when he found out he had bladder cancer so he never had the time to correct it (something I'm glad for, it certainly has his personality in it). I should have had it printed before but with all that has gone on I didn't get it done. I'm now having it printed and know that Gale would like to include some of your comments at the end, something you think his great grandkids would like to hear about their Grandpa Mac. Anyone wishing to contribute can email it to me at rock@mcmfamily.com
My father was my best friend for my entire life, I'm going to miss him but I'm glad his suffering is over. This is very hard for me, you see, I've lost my father, my best friend and a business consultant all at the same time. One thing that makes it easier is knowing that he will be missed by all of you.
THANKS
Rock McMillan
I believe that a man can approach his end as peacefully as Gale did only if he has a clear conscience. Gale never gave me any indication that he was afraid, only that he was worried about my mom. My father came to his end with a clear conscience, loved and respected by people all over the world. I have never met a man who was as admired and loved as Gale was, I'm sure this came about because of his concern for others and his honesty. If everyone was like Gale we wouldn't need lawyers.
One of Gale's most satisfying relationships in recent years was the one he had with you guys, the members of The Firing Line. Gale was honored to be consulted, he was flattered that you came to him for advise and, above all, he was amazed overwhelmed and by the concern you all expressed when he announced his illness. Gale was very proud to have been asked to moderate this group, too bad it didn't work out that way.
Last year Gale was needing something to do so I talked him into writing a life history, he finished it exactly when he found out he had bladder cancer so he never had the time to correct it (something I'm glad for, it certainly has his personality in it). I should have had it printed before but with all that has gone on I didn't get it done. I'm now having it printed and know that Gale would like to include some of your comments at the end, something you think his great grandkids would like to hear about their Grandpa Mac. Anyone wishing to contribute can email it to me at rock@mcmfamily.com
My father was my best friend for my entire life, I'm going to miss him but I'm glad his suffering is over. This is very hard for me, you see, I've lost my father, my best friend and a business consultant all at the same time. One thing that makes it easier is knowing that he will be missed by all of you.
THANKS
Rock McMillan
