The last time I visited my brother in Baltimore he was heading out the door bragging, yes, bragging about his new acquisition, an overnight bag. "$4.00 and it carries everything I need, look a place for all my clothes for the next day". "That's great" I say. The day before I heard of many of his other buys, an Italian suit, designer shirt and yes, all bought at his local boutique, the 2nd hand store. Meanwhile I asked "Where are you going?" "Oh, to Columbia to talk about starting a program for Middle East studies." This dialog was so endearing to me, it spoke to me of the simple joys he embraced. His booming laughter, his hearty embrace,his garden, his untiring and outstanding scholarly pursuit of mending the world of it's injustices and above all his complete love and devotion as a husband and father.Yes "Brother Lou" will be dearly missed but his immense love extrordinary deeds will leave an everlasting impression on his family and the world
Love, Your sister Carole Cantori Izquierdo