Tribute To Bob and His Late Sister Loretta

Sadly former tenant Loretta passed away some time ago, a sweet woman with a heart of gold. I remember every time we met in the hallway she would shout “Quick! Call the office this guy is too young to be living here”. LOL The last time I saw her we sat in the front bench for a while we talked about her illness and showed me the staples in her abdomen. She was determined to fight this thing by getting Vitamin D from the sunshine. I never thought she would be gone within a few weeks. RIP Miss Loretta. :(

Bob – What a character you either like or loathe the man, he’s ill mannered, a hothead, doesn’t sugar coat his opinions and couldn't care less what people think of him. He’s had many disagreements with other tenants and staff but regardless him & I get along well and I do respect the man. Recently he told me he’s moving out, he found a better apt and he couldn't be happier to get the hell out of here and start a new journey in his life. He’s the last original tenant from the time Koo Gaa Da Win Manitou Housing Complex first opened up and from what he said to me Ingrid tried to persuade him not to leave. Go fig. :P

So there you have it folks…another ending chapter from the land of Koo Gaa Da Win Manitou.

Good Luck Bobby. :)

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