Remembering Laura - Excerpts from Her Husband's Thoughts

by Mike Forman

"Hi, Im Laura Formans husband." That introduction never failed to light someones eyes up and I must have said it at least 1,000 times over the past seven years.

... Im overwhelmed by the enormous outpouring of heartfelt love that has reached me, and those around me. Im eternally grateful, and I fear I will be unable to thank each and every one of you individually. For those close to us, who were engulfed by her loving spirit, well always remember that she loved what she stood for.

If you ever wanted to see someone walk the walk, all you had to do was spend some time with Laura - at work, at home, at play. Laura was 24/ 7 - zealous and incorruptible. She didnt back down - in fact, she sent the bullies running for cover. She was a bad-ass, king of the jungle, watch out or Ill scratch your eyes out, lioness. She was a pussycat.

It was an honor to be loved by Laura, and I am so lucky to have been her man for 22 of her 39 years. Now I will continue to teach Donald Roy what Laura taught me:

The Big Picture.

The 3 Rs - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

Protect Mother Earth.

Think globally and act locally.

Love animals and remember that all living things deserve

respect and protection.

Demand social justice.

Stand up for the oppressed.

Curse out the bad guys - to their faces, on their home turf.

Tell it like it is.

Give back more than you take.

Make a difference.

Love your friends.

Let your hair down - not your guard.

Walk the walk.

Well pick up the pieces and endeavor to continue Lauras sacred work. Thats what Laura would have expected.

May Lauras life and love serve as an inspiration to us all.