Remembering Laura - Excerpts from Her Husband's Thoughts

by Mike Forman

"Hi, I’m Laura Forman’s husband." That introduction never failed to light someone’s eyes up and I must have said it at least 1,000 times over the past seven years.

... I’m overwhelmed by the enormous outpouring of heartfelt love that has reached me, and those around me. I’m 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, we’ll 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 didn’t back down - in fact, she sent the bullies running for cover. She was a bad-ass, king of the jungle, watch out or I’ll 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 R’s - 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.

We’ll pick up the pieces and endeavor to continue Laura’s sacred work. That’s what Laura would have expected.

May Laura’s life and love serve as an inspiration to us all.