RIP Pop

Alan Quill

April 30,1929-August 29, 2011

I met Nic’s Pop in July of 2006 on my first trip to Tassie. I was immediately accepted into the family and Pop and Grandma welcomed me with open arms. From the very beginning they treated me as if I had always been one of their grandchildren and they quickly became Grandma and Pop to me. Every time we went home we spent time at their house eating chicken sandwiches and catching up or they would take us out for fish and chips. We always loved our time with them. One of the many things I really admire about Pop is his marriage. Pop and Grandma have been married for 58 years and are the best role models Nic and I could ask for. They are so respectful of each other, generous, and caring. One particular story that I love about Pop is the elevator story. Pop and Grandma got separated once walking into an elevator. Pop ran up the stairs to meet Grandma knowing she would be scared and she immediately rode the elevator back down in search of him. She even started crying over the separation. They have this remarkable love for each other that is inspiring. Another thing I love about Pop is his sense of humor. He and Nic had this fabulous banter that I loved observing. He also would flatter me, always calling me darling. He always made me feel special. Even though I only knew Pop for 5 years, he made a huge impact on me and his departure has left a void in my heart.