To Otto
There are moments in life when you just want to be with yourself and mourn and pray in solitude. You may have the feeling that nobody could understand your grief, that there are no words to be said, no tears to be shed. When my father died I just wanted to be alone in my grief. Yet I was sent a beautiful bunch of pure white flowers from PTPI and I felt I had a second family. Otto was a member of our second family and even if we need to take our time to mourn his early departure, it is good to have a place where to share our feelings so that to keep his memory alive.
Otto will go on living as long as we keep him in our minds and hearts.
For our chapter members, Otto was like a mentor, father and close friend. Together with his wonderful wife Rosmarie and the enthusiast and devoted members of PTPI Bern Chapter he took us as sister chapter and supported us in many ways, from organizing summer camps for our YGs in Bern, making arrangements and encouraging our members to participate in conferences to spending lots of time and energy in organizing a transport of computers and bicycles to Romania. There was no Christmas passing without him sending to our YGs and friends the famous Swiss chocolates and cards. You could simply feel the warmth of his soul in everything he was doing. He is a role model for us and our young members even if some of them have never met him, a man of character, an inspiration for all of us, a real legend.
We love you, Otto, here and in Heaven, now and forever.
There are moments in life when you just want to be with yourself and mourn and pray in solitude. You may have the feeling that nobody could understand your grief, that there are no words to be said, no tears to be shed. When my father died I just wanted to be alone in my grief. Yet I was sent a beautiful bunch of pure white flowers from PTPI and I felt I had a second family. Otto was a member of our second family and even if we need to take our time to mourn his early departure, it is good to have a place where to share our feelings so that to keep his memory alive.
Otto will go on living as long as we keep him in our minds and hearts.
For our chapter members, Otto was like a mentor, father and close friend. Together with his wonderful wife Rosmarie and the enthusiast and devoted members of PTPI Bern Chapter he took us as sister chapter and supported us in many ways, from organizing summer camps for our YGs in Bern, making arrangements and encouraging our members to participate in conferences to spending lots of time and energy in organizing a transport of computers and bicycles to Romania. There was no Christmas passing without him sending to our YGs and friends the famous Swiss chocolates and cards. You could simply feel the warmth of his soul in everything he was doing. He is a role model for us and our young members even if some of them have never met him, a man of character, an inspiration for all of us, a real legend.
We love you, Otto, here and in Heaven, now and forever.
Sorina Danciu
PTPI Roman Chapter President
Otto was a real friend for us. He warmly welcomed us in his home and accompanied us on the roads of Switzerland always kind and available. I think that he perfectly embodied the PTPI spirit and that we all have something to learn from him. We are profoundly touched by his passing away.
Cristina and Nicu, PTPI Roman Chapter, Romania
I am profoundly moved by this loss especially that I have not had the chance to meet Otto whom we have heard so many inspiring things about. I remember when we created a “Get well soon” card for him. May his soul rest in peace.
Cezara, YG , PTPI Roman Chapter , Romania
Although I have spent only two weeks of my life with Otto, it is with great affliction that I say goodbye to the one who showed me an immensely generous heart, a genuine friendship, a different way of perceiving life no matter how old you are and especially a way to make a difference in this world. A very active and reliable person, Otto was very young within and he will stay in my heart as a model who exemplary valued life and people. Rest in peace, our unforgettable friend!
Roxana, YG, PTPI Roman Chapter, Romania
Cristina and Nicu, PTPI Roman Chapter, Romania
I am profoundly moved by this loss especially that I have not had the chance to meet Otto whom we have heard so many inspiring things about. I remember when we created a “Get well soon” card for him. May his soul rest in peace.
Cezara, YG , PTPI Roman Chapter , Romania
Although I have spent only two weeks of my life with Otto, it is with great affliction that I say goodbye to the one who showed me an immensely generous heart, a genuine friendship, a different way of perceiving life no matter how old you are and especially a way to make a difference in this world. A very active and reliable person, Otto was very young within and he will stay in my heart as a model who exemplary valued life and people. Rest in peace, our unforgettable friend!
Roxana, YG, PTPI Roman Chapter, Romania
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