[Dialogue] Jay Antenen, Sr.

[James Wiegel]

For Jay, a gentle, burly guardian, as I recall, some words from a recent speech:

In reaffirming the greatness of our nation, we understand that greatness is never a given. It must be earned. Our journey has never been one of shortcuts or settling for less. It has not been the path for the faint-hearted — for those who prefer leisure over work, or seek only the pleasures of riches and fame. Rather, it has been the risk-takers, the doers, the makers of things — some celebrated but more often men and women obscure in their labor, who have carried us up the long, rugged path towards prosperity and freedom.

and,

We honor them not only because they are guardians of our liberty, but because they embody the spirit of service; a willingness to find meaning in something greater than themselves. And yet, at this moment — a moment that will define a generation — it is precisely this spirit that must inhabit us all.

and a recently recited poem:

Say it plain, that many have died for this day. Sing the names of the dead who brought us here, who laid the train tracks, raised the bridges, picked the cotton and the lettuce, built brick by brick the glittering edifices they would then keep clean and work inside of.

Jim Wiegel

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--- On Thu, 1/22/09, Janice Ulangca <aulangca at stny.rr.com> wrote:

> From: Janice Ulangca <aulangca at stny.rr.com>
> Subject: Re: [Dialogue] Jay Antenen, Sr.
> To: "Colleague Dialogue" <dialogue at wedgeblade.net>
> Date: Thursday, January 22, 2009, 9:08 AM
> Carolyn, Jay Jr. and Ann,
> 
> My thoughts are with you at this time of hope for a
> peaceful journey and reflection on a life well-lived.  I
> remember being in working groups at the summer research
> assemblies with both Jay Sr. and Ann, and his vigor in
> supporting ICA programs.
> 
> Grace and peace to you all,
> Janice Ulangca
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carolyn
> Antenen" <cantenen at mac.com>
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> Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 12:53 PM
> Subject: [Dialogue] Jay Antenen, Sr.
> 
> 
> > Dear Colleagues,
> > 
> > Jay Antenen, Sr.'s health is in serious decline,
> following surgery.
> > The family is collecting stories and thoughts to give
> to Ann and Jay  as they prepare for
> > his passing.
> > 
> > Jay was on the EI/ICA boards for many years and was an
> active  supporter of the Cincinnati Metro. He organized RS1
> courses, led  hundreds of town meetings
> > throughout all the counties of Kentucky and initiated
> many civic activities in his beloved hometown of Hamilton,
> Ohio.
> > 
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