Guy Wadsworth's Memorial, February 18 - Pace and Cap

Ted Craven · 02-21-2006, 01:54 AM

The Memorial Service for Guy finally happened on Saturday Feb 18 in Beaumont California and it felt sad, yet in a way, good to formally say goodbye and pay respects to a fine friend and generous man. It was a healing event in many ways, not the least of which was the full participation of Guy's children, 2 of whom (Karen Moore and Jim Wadsworth) attended, and indeed helped to organize things. Sadly, they had not seen or spoken to their father in many years, but this event brought them together with many of Guy's friends and helped them to close a gap of understanding what kind of man he was, how they were like him, and why so many people truly cared for him.

I met people who knew him well, and whom I knew only as on-line personna or through telephone conversations, and in all cases I felt richer for having made these new friends. Guy was by no means perfect, and he was actually quite a sensitive and vulnerable person, but he did try hard, and he was generous.

Following is a bit of reporting on events, for those who are interested, together with some photos and memoirs. After 4 days in Beaumont and Cherry Valley, after 2 exciting days at Santa Anita and cruising the hills around the 'Inland Empire' region of Southern California, I have to say that as an old 'Sartinista', I somehow felt Doc's presence here in his home town and now, feel myself inspired to evolve as a horseplayer and forge ahead with whatever goodies lie on the path infront of me.

Ted

02-21-2006, 01:54 AM	#1
Ted Craven Grade 1 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 8,854	Guy Wadsworth's Memorial, February 18 The Memorial Service for Guy finally happened on Saturday Feb 18 in Beaumont California and it felt sad, yet in a way, good to formally say goodbye and pay respects to a fine friend and generous man. It was a healing event in many ways, not the least of which was the full participation of Guy's children, 2 of whom (Karen Moore and Jim Wadsworth) attended, and indeed helped to organize things. Sadly, they had not seen or spoken to their father in many years, but this event brought them together with many of Guy's friends and helped them to close a gap of understanding what kind of man he was, how they were like him, and why so many people truly cared for him. I met people who knew him well, and whom I knew only as on-line personna or through telephone conversations, and in all cases I felt richer for having made these new friends. Guy was by no means perfect, and he was actually quite a sensitive and vulnerable person, but he did try hard, and he was generous. Following is a bit of reporting on events, for those who are interested, together with some photos and memoirs. After 4 days in Beaumont and Cherry Valley, after 2 exciting days at Santa Anita and cruising the hills around the 'Inland Empire' region of Southern California, I have to say that as an old 'Sartinista', I somehow felt Doc's presence here in his home town and now, feel myself inspired to evolve as a horseplayer and forge ahead with whatever goodies lie on the path infront of me. Ted __________________ RDSS - Racing Decision Support System™