Latif Thomas Obituary, Death – Despite the fact that there are 7.1 billion people in the world, the extent to which you are successful in life is largely determined by the connections you have with other people. It is with a heavy heart that I write this because, as I have stated numerous times in the past, “There are 7.1 billion people in this world… we do not meet anyone by chance.” And I can say that in my 48 years of traveling around the Sun, I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of meeting, laughing, crying, working, partying, and living with either one of these three fine gentlemen or all three of them!!!
It’s been my good fortune to be able to do all of these things with each and every one of them!!! It is a stroke of good luck that I have been able to engage in all of these activities with each and every one of them!!! All of these things, for which I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude and appreciation…
The influence you’ve had on my life as a result of our friendship has always been and will continue to be an encouraging and uplifting one, and I will never stop making an effort to pass on that inspiration and motivation to other people… Latif Thomas, I still talk about you quite a bit. I am going to proceed with the discussion of…
My deepest condolences go out to both my brother Rich Fong and my good friend Philip Allessi on the loss of a family member or close friend that occurred not too long ago. Tif, may God grant eternal rest to your soul, my brother, and may he bring peace and solace to the hearts of those who must go on without you. May God bring peace and solace to those who must go on without you. Take comfort in the fact that you are loved, my dear friend. ~ Rodney Millette