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April 2, 2009, 07:42 AM
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a Floor Pro
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Near Toronto Ontario
Posts: 331
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End of an era
My uncle who had a flooring store in the GTA for over 40yrs has passed away recently and has joined his brothers in the big sky. He was a self made man and a great father and will be missed by all his family and friends. His name was John Beaulieu and he loved the flooring world. Everyone who knew him, knew him as a good and righteous man, someone who wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty, even tho as a hemophilia who was advised not to work physically, he worked side by side with his crews. He showed me, that working hard was a privilege and to take pride in your work no matter what. We should all aspire to be the man he was.
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April 2, 2009, 08:22 AM
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a Floor Pro
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Sauk Centre, Minnesota
Posts: 3,980
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Re: End of an era
Sorry to hear about your loss Taurus.
Been a tough month here as well, buried my sister-in-laws brother yesterday. He was 42.
One of 3 funerals this month and 6 deaths. 
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April 2, 2009, 08:30 AM
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FITS Certified Founder
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posts: 3,495
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Re: End of an era
What more can be said "he was a good man"? You paid a very good tribute to him and thanks for sharing with us. A man like that will be missed by all of us.
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April 2, 2009, 11:54 AM
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Administrator
Join Date: May 2006
Location: teh Ether
Posts: 6,631
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Re: End of an era
It's always sad to hear of a loss to the industry. My condolences to you, Taurus, and to all the family and friends of John Beaulieu.
Jim
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April 2, 2009, 02:30 PM
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Tile Expert
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NW Arkansas
Posts: 2,367
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Re: End of an era
Everyone who knew him, knew him as a good and righteous man, someone who wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty,
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He showed me, that working hard was a privilege and to take pride in your work no matter what. We should all aspire to be the man he was.
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Wish there were more people around like him nowadays. Sorry for your loss.
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April 2, 2009, 02:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 2,939
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Re: End of an era
Very sad to hear Taurus.
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April 2, 2009, 03:37 PM
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O2bkytn
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 694
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Re: End of an era
Sorry for your loss Taurus
Betting you are a better man for having known him.
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April 2, 2009, 04:12 PM
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a Floor Pro
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 6,269
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Re: End of an era
My condolences go out to you and yours Taurus .
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April 2, 2009, 05:44 PM
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The Living Dead
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Austin, Texas
Posts: 3,810
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Re: End of an era
My deepest sympathy go to you and all of John's famliy, in this time of great sorrow.
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April 3, 2009, 12:03 AM
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one floor at a time
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Portland Oregon
Posts: 46
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Re: End of an era
No easy answer,
keep your spirits alive,
sorry for your loss...
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April 3, 2009, 12:10 AM
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All over T's last nerve
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Walla Walla, Washington
Posts: 7,160
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Re: End of an era
I'll bet he got a hero's welcome......
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April 4, 2009, 11:48 AM
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Canadian Installers
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Winterpeg, MB
Posts: 1,930
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Re: End of an era
Taurus, we are very sorry for your loss, and want to express our sincerest condolences. We think we know who you are, we are ex-Straddies, too. Don, isn't it?
Deb & Dave
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April 8, 2009, 10:25 PM
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Old as dirt member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Sunny and warm Oregon coast
Posts: 6,371
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Re: End of an era
Taurus Flooring said
My uncle who had a flooring store in the GTA for over 40yrs has passed away recently and has joined his brothers in the big sky. He was a self made man and a great father and will be missed by all his family and friends. His name was John Beaulieu and he loved the flooring world. Everyone who knew him, knew him as a good and righteous man, someone who wasn't afraid to get his hands dirty, even tho as a hemophilia who was advised not to work physically, he worked side by side with his crews. He showed me, that working hard was a privilege and to take pride in your work no matter what. We should all aspire to be the man he was.
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You must be proud having those same genes.
You have the same respect for him that I had for my Grandpa. I learned so much from him on many levels. When you pray, tell him to have a chat with Lo's grandapa Dwight............... they have a lot in common.
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