Saturday, November 26, 2011
<p>I am saddened to learn about Don Felipe passing away. He was a wonderful, kind human being. He was always ready to teach, to help, and give you advice. When I told him I wanted to go back to school and what I wanted to do, he took me on a road trip in his motor home.We drove from Cedar Keys, FLcross country, and back to Massachusetts in June 1998. I saw the United States, something I would most likely never had done if it had not been for Felipe. It was an experience that I will never forget, not only by what I saw and where we went, but also because of what he taught me along the way, the history, the jokes and most important - his presence. Felipe was smart, wise and knowledgeable just about everything. What I remember tha most about our trip was when we went to Tombstone, AZ. He decided he was going to buy me a cowboy hat. We tried so many on, and we finally found one we both loved. It was a beautiful black leather cowboy hat. It came in handy especially travelling through the desert areas!! Everytime we spoke, we always spoke about the hat. And the last time I went to Massachusetts I took my hat and wore it. Felipe was so happy to see that I still had it. I found my journal from our trip a few weeks ago, and put it aside thinking I will show it to Felipe when I go to Massachusetts, but...</p><br><p>I will miss you so much Felipe! You told me I was a part of your Dominican family, but you were also a part of mine and will always have a special place in my heart. Sandra</p>
