Comments on: Tom Lewis, 1940-2008 http://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/ "When things speed up hierarchy disappears and global theater sets in." --Marshall McLuhan Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:46:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: david eberhardthttp://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/comment-page-1/#comment-689812 david eberhardt Sat, 08 May 2010 10:48:23 +0000 http://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/#comment-689812 a moving tribute to my ole friend- please visit my web site by googling david eberhardt poetry and prose and in the chapter entitled "Farewell to Phil" find my description of Tom's funeral and the prose poem i composed in his honor best to all dave eberhardt, baltimoore 4 (co-consiprator w Tom) mozela9@comcast.net a moving tribute to my ole friend- please visit my web site by googling david eberhardt poetry and prose and in the chapter entitled “Farewell to Phil” find my description of Tom’s funeral and the prose poem i composed in his honor

best to all

dave eberhardt, baltimoore 4 (co-consiprator w Tom)

mozela9@comcast.net

]]> By: Paul Clarkhttp://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/comment-page-1/#comment-407315 Paul Clark Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:13:25 +0000 http://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/#comment-407315 In honor of Tom--and in the face of war and economic crisis--the Phil Berrigan Institute for Nonviolence is organizing a BAIL OUT THE PEOPLE--NOT THE BANKS, BAIL OUT THE PEOPLE--NO MORE WAR! demonstration on April 5th in Reading, PA. I really miss him. But, he'd want us to resist. In honor of Tom–and in the face of war and economic crisis–the Phil Berrigan Institute for Nonviolence is organizing a BAIL OUT THE PEOPLE–NOT THE BANKS, BAIL OUT THE PEOPLE–NO MORE WAR! demonstration on April 5th in Reading, PA. I really miss him. But, he’d want us to resist.

]]> By: Garyhttp://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/comment-page-1/#comment-200475 Gary Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:59:10 +0000 http://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/#comment-200475 A dignified tribute to a dignified peace campaigner. Jesu dona nobis pacem. R.I.P. A dignified tribute to a dignified peace campaigner. Jesu dona nobis pacem. R.I.P.

]]> By: Becky Bishophttp://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/comment-page-1/#comment-199834 Becky Bishop Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:18:05 +0000 http://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/#comment-199834 At times like this the distance between Montana and Massachusetts becomes unbearable. I wish Rich and I could be with all of our friends there to talk, laugh and cry with our wonderful memories of our friend Tom. I remember singing with him at street masses and talking art and music together. His gentle presence was always so encouraging. I had hoped he would come to Montana sometime and had looked forward to seeing him this summer. Well - we will be there with you all soon and then we will again feel his presence among us. At times like this the distance between Montana and Massachusetts becomes unbearable. I wish Rich and I could be with all of our friends there to talk, laugh and cry with our wonderful memories of our friend Tom. I remember singing with him at street masses and talking art and music together. His gentle presence was always so encouraging.
I had hoped he would come to Montana sometime and had looked forward to seeing him this summer. Well – we will be there with you all soon and then we will again feel his presence among us.

]]> By: Patrick Hoganhttp://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/comment-page-1/#comment-199688 Patrick Hogan Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:57:19 +0000 http://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/#comment-199688 It is said there is no such thing as a Christian tragedy.As true as that is, we as human beings are deeply lessened by the loss of this great saint.Tom Lewis was everything that is a saint, and in times of great darkness, he shined light for the rest of us who simply could not, or would not see.I am deeply honored by his life and witness, and feel great sorrow for his wife and children, friends and community.Pray for us,Tom, cowards and fools that we are. It is said there is no such thing as a Christian tragedy.As true as that is, we as human beings are deeply lessened by the loss of this great saint.Tom Lewis was everything that is a saint, and in times of great darkness, he shined light for the rest of us who simply could not, or would not see.I am deeply honored by his life and witness, and feel great sorrow for his wife and children, friends and community.Pray for us,Tom, cowards and fools that we are.

]]> By: Maxine McDonaldhttp://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/comment-page-1/#comment-199029 Maxine McDonald Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:15:24 +0000 http://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/#comment-199029 I shall miss Tom very much. He both inspired me with his art and his life. He was one of the very few people i know who didn't just complain about the injustices in life but actually stood up for his beliefs and did something about it! He was a real christian, not a Sunday-go-to-mass christian but one who really lived the life even though it often cost him dearly. I knew Tom as a fellow instructor at the Worcester Art museum. He also taught me non-toxic photo-etching and many other printmaking techniques which I have gone on to share with my own students in public high school art classes. I took several classes with Tom and was hoping to take more! I will certainly be at the memorial. Tom, your life was too brief but your amazing art will live forever! I shall miss Tom very much. He both inspired me with his art and his life. He was one of the very few people i know who didn’t just complain about the injustices in life but actually stood up for his beliefs and did something about it! He was a real christian, not a Sunday-go-to-mass christian but one who really lived the life even though it often cost him dearly. I knew Tom as a fellow instructor at the Worcester Art museum. He also taught me non-toxic photo-etching and many other printmaking techniques which I have gone on to share with my own students in public high school art classes. I took several classes with Tom and was hoping to take more! I will certainly be at the memorial. Tom, your life was too brief but your amazing art will live forever!

]]> By: Andy Vhttp://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/comment-page-1/#comment-197507 Andy V Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:53:47 +0000 http://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/#comment-197507 I had the pleasure of meeting with and working with Tom at Printmaking classes at Worcester Art Museum. Having a 'military history' interest, one could imagine the interesting conversations we would have. Never a heated argument, no mud or stone-flinging, but shared opinions and different viewpoints. Although we never did have in-depth talk on such matters, we were too busy immersed in art and printmaking. He was always helpful with suggestions, encouragement. Kind, patient, friendly...I did find it quite a shock to learn of his peace protests, he even handed out a printout of a story on the Catonsville Nine in one class, and on two seperate occasions, would have to miss a class or two, to appear for court hearings. I never thought I'd meet such a 'busy' person for an Art teacher. I'm sad to hear of his passing, I had been unable to attend classes for the last couple of years, and was looking forward to take them again soon, perhaps with Tom. Tom - with respect, appreciation, you shall me missed. Non Omnis Moriar. Perhaps our paths will cross again in the 'next life', whichever or whatever that may be. I had the pleasure of meeting with and working with Tom at Printmaking classes at Worcester Art Museum. Having a ‘military history’ interest, one could imagine the interesting conversations we would have. Never a heated argument, no mud or stone-flinging, but shared opinions and different viewpoints. Although we never did have in-depth talk on such matters, we were too busy immersed in art and printmaking. He was always helpful with suggestions, encouragement. Kind, patient, friendly…I did find it quite a shock to learn of his peace protests, he even handed out a printout of a story on the Catonsville Nine in one class, and on two seperate occasions, would have to miss a class or two, to appear for court hearings. I never thought I’d meet such a ‘busy’ person for an Art teacher.

I’m sad to hear of his passing, I had been unable to attend classes for the last couple of years, and was looking forward to take them again soon, perhaps with Tom.

Tom – with respect, appreciation, you shall me missed. Non Omnis Moriar. Perhaps our paths will cross again in the ‘next life’, whichever or whatever that may be.

]]> By: Emma Katrina Katzberghttp://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/comment-page-1/#comment-196888 Emma Katrina Katzberg Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:15:01 +0000 http://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/#comment-196888 I remember Tom's artwork the most. Whenever our paths would cross, that would be the first conversation. His imagery was absolute. No room for misunderstandings. Thank you for the inspiration. All my love, respect and appreciation, Emma I remember Tom’s artwork the most. Whenever our paths would cross, that would be the first conversation.
His imagery was absolute. No room for misunderstandings.
Thank you for the inspiration.
All my love, respect and appreciation,
Emma

]]> By: Lewis Randahttp://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/comment-page-1/#comment-195229 Lewis Randa Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:52:18 +0000 http://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/#comment-195229 Tom, Your kind of leadership in the peace movement was so gently low key, yet so needed; valuable and precise in its rooted-style and statement; so creative, yet available to even those who were programmed to miss the point; so wonderfully clear in its intent and passion and love and commitment to artistic and personal service. Getting arrested with you, Tom, as part of PeaceChain 18, was an honor and special memory to me and all PC 18 participants. If I'm finger printed when I die, I will always remember being finger printed with you following our arrest at the Natick Biological and Chemical Command Center at the Army Base in Natick, Massachusetts the day after the war on Irag began. When I arrive to my final destination after taking my last breath, I'll try to assume the good nature, style and spirit that I witnessed from you here on earth when your fingers rolled across the cool ink-covered glass while being booked for disturbing the peace. Imagine calling what we did, that! See you on the other side my friend, to continue the work peace. Lewis Tom,

Your kind of leadership in the peace movement was so gently low key, yet so needed; valuable and precise in its rooted-style and statement; so creative, yet available to even those who were programmed to miss the point; so wonderfully clear in its intent and passion and love and commitment to artistic and personal service.

Getting arrested with you, Tom, as part of PeaceChain 18, was an honor and special memory to me and all PC 18 participants.

If I’m finger printed when I die, I will always remember being finger printed with you following our arrest at the Natick Biological and Chemical Command Center at the Army Base in Natick, Massachusetts the day after the war on Irag began.

When I arrive to my final destination after taking my last breath, I’ll try to assume the good nature, style and spirit that I witnessed from you here on earth when your fingers rolled across the cool ink-covered glass while being booked for disturbing the peace. Imagine calling what we did, that!

See you on the other side my friend, to continue the work peace.

Lewis

]]> By: Sharon Smith Vileshttp://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/comment-page-1/#comment-194880 Sharon Smith Viles Tue, 08 Apr 2008 22:25:19 +0000 http://www.PieAndCoffee.org/2008/04/05/tom-lewis/#comment-194880 I noticed a typo in my comment. I meant to type justice in the seventh line. A reminder that perfection is always elusive! I noticed a typo in my comment. I meant to type justice in the seventh line. A reminder that perfection is always elusive!

]]>