Author Topic: Pictures of Tom (Read 2311 times)

Jeff · « **on:** October 25, 2011, 01:48:16 pm »

Quote from: hagamama on October 25, 2011, 01:13:02 pm

Jeff - Would you please help me.... I was Tom's 'adopted' daughter. I am here at the house with Gael helping to prepare for the funeral. We'd like to show a memorial dvd of tom at the viewing tomorrow and I'd like to include any pictures that anyone on the forum had of him.

Can you get the word out that I am looking for ANY pictures that anyone would be willing to share of Tom out in the woods or at events around the states that show him doing what he loved. I would appreciate it very much. Pictures can be emailed to me at hagafamfl@aol.com

DanG has the funeral arrangements and should be posting them today.... Gael and Tom's family will be receiving guests after the graveside service at my home just across the street from the VA Cemetary at 3628 Lannie Road.

Thank you for your help, I have not yet learned how to post to the site. - Allison Haga

Jeff · « **Reply #1 on:** October 25, 2011, 06:18:58 pm »

I've tried to collect as many photos as I could this afternoon to get down to Allison. It's made for a tough afternoon for me. I'll try and put into words what Mr. Tom has meant to me, but today I just can't do it. I took some of the photos I brought together and made a little slide show from them for the forum.

I posted this as the description on youtube along with the video. I hope the images help people that look at them understand what a man my friend Mr. Tom was.

When ever I called him, I would say "Hello Mr. Tom" I was told that in the south that was a sign of respect to add the Mr., and I respected no man more than Tom Cadenhead. I'm not much for words in times like these, but I'm missing my friend horribly today. We didn't get a chance to talk much the last few weeks, but I got to talk to him a couple days before he died, and will treasure the rest of my life, the things we were able to say to each other that last conversation. The music selection for the clips was chosen because of Tom's love of Music, and especially Chet Atkins.

WH_Conley · « **Reply #2 on:** October 25, 2011, 06:22:37 pm »

Sometimes there are no words Jeff. We still know what you mean. I never got a chance to meet Tom. Still lost a member of the family.

Patty · « **Reply #3 on:** October 25, 2011, 06:28:08 pm »

Jeff that was beautiful. Tom would be proud. I know I am....

Kevin · « **Reply #4 on:** October 25, 2011, 06:32:48 pm »

Fantastic Jeff;
Great job of putting that together, that's Tom!

beenthere · « **Reply #5 on:** October 25, 2011, 07:00:46 pm »

Just very well done and a fine tribute to Mr. Tom.

Thank you Mr. Jeff !!

scsmith42 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 25, 2011, 07:10:30 pm »

Jeff, that is a very special video that you put together. Thanks for sharing.

Scott

T Welsh · « **Reply #7 on:** October 25, 2011, 07:22:37 pm »

Jeff, very well put together. your tribute shows how special your friendship with Tom was to you. Tim

Dan_Shade · « **Reply #8 on:** October 25, 2011, 07:34:25 pm »

well done, Mr. Jeff

Ianab · « **Reply #9 on:** October 25, 2011, 07:47:42 pm »

Excellent job Jeff.

I'm sure there are lot lot of great memories tied up in that collection of pictures

Ian

Ga_Boy · « **Reply #10 on:** October 25, 2011, 07:55:02 pm »

Well done Mr. Jeff.

The world is not quite as bright as it was a few days ago, seeing those pictures brings a smile to my face but makes my heart ache.

Holmes · « **Reply #11 on:** October 25, 2011, 07:57:27 pm »

Jeff That is wonderful. Thank you, Holmes

OneWithWood · « **Reply #12 on:** October 25, 2011, 07:59:51 pm »

Well done, Jeff. A very nice tribute to the man.

gunman63 · « **Reply #13 on:** October 25, 2011, 08:07:27 pm »

Excellent

RavioliKid · « **Reply #14 on:** October 25, 2011, 08:09:24 pm »

I watched it with my eyes brimming with tears.

Beautiful job, Jeff!

ADAMINMO · « **Reply #15 on:** October 25, 2011, 08:15:13 pm »

Excellent job Jeff!! HAd to watch it 2 times due to the fact that the 2nd half was really blurry. Sure miss ole Mr. Tom!!

Bibbyman · « **Reply #16 on:** October 25, 2011, 08:33:09 pm »

Beautiful job Jeff. I made it through it but it was tough. I feel privileged that there was a picture of us setting together.

I was also glad to see some pictures of Tom and his old Wood-Mizer and the picture of Tom and Don Laskowski.

Probably most all the newer members know Tom with his big blue Baker mill. But Tom was an early owner of a Wood-Mizer and a million board foot club member. As Tom told me, he had sawn a million board feet but didn’t have it documented. So he just started over and sawed another million!

Here is his name on the wall at Wood-Mizer in Indy.

nomad · « **Reply #17 on:** October 25, 2011, 08:42:00 pm »

Jeff, that was exceptionally well done! Thank You.

inspectorwoody · « **Reply #18 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:02:27 pm »

Great Job Jeff, Great Job.

Chet · « **Reply #19 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:35:24 pm »

Thanks Jeff, but it sure was a tuff one ta watch

I sure wish Florida wasn't so far away fight now.

Jeff · « **Reply #20 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:37:08 pm »

Its on the other side of the world from here.

Banjo picker · « **Reply #21 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:38:51 pm »

Nicely done...Tim

WDH · « **Reply #22 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:55:48 pm »

Mr. Jeff,

Thank you.

sandhills · « **Reply #23 on:** October 25, 2011, 09:56:04 pm »

Not only can you tell the worth of the man by all the comments over the last day, but now you can tell the worth of at least one good friend. I can't imagine a more fitting tribute to Tom, you should be very proud because I know he is, excellent job Jeff.

Slingshot · « **Reply #24 on:** October 25, 2011, 10:53:21 pm »

Nicely done, Jeff.
I always enjoyed reading Tom's comments on the forum.
I'll miss them.

_____________________
Charles

CHARLIE · « **Reply #25 on:** October 25, 2011, 11:23:01 pm »

Thank you Jeff. That was one of the hardest things to watch but I can't tell you how much I appreciate it and how much I will cherish that video.

isawlogs · « **Reply #26 on:** October 25, 2011, 11:24:45 pm »

I tilt my hat to you my friend for having put such a worthy tribute to our Mr. Tom.
I so recall the ride we took Mr.Tom and I when that pic was taken, we drove around going where the front of the truck was aimed and we traded words of wisdom as we went along. Stopped at a local sawmil to visite with the owner to whom was unknown to either of us but after the visite we both where welcomed to come back anytime. Tom had a way of making friends with anyone that would come near him.
I so miss my friend.

Roxie · « **Reply #27 on:** October 26, 2011, 06:17:09 am »

Jeff, that is the finest video tribute that I've ever watched. It is worthy of the man.

You did good, and bless your heart for sharing that with his family, and us. Thank you!

SAWMILL BUDDY · « **Reply #28 on:** October 26, 2011, 06:39:28 am »

Great job on the video Mr. Jeff.

Thanks, Carl

Norm · « **Reply #29 on:** October 26, 2011, 06:59:36 am »

Well done Jeff.

thecfarm · « **Reply #30 on:** October 26, 2011, 07:13:30 am »

Yes,we do love Mr Tom. I had to smile a few times through that very nice video. I could just tell there was a story behind some of those pictures and he was having a good time.
Thank you Jeff.

hagamama · « **Reply #31 on:** October 26, 2011, 07:42:47 am »

Thank you Jeff. I was absolutley delighted to see that there was a picture of TomTom with our youngest son, Ben. Tom was a grandfather to my children. His words on how little boys should be raised echos in my head and is reflected in how they live.

That was an absolutely beautiful truibute and will be cherished here at home. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Corley5 · « **Reply #32 on:** October 26, 2011, 08:21:04 am »

Thank You Mr. Jeff

That's exceptional

GF · « **Reply #33 on:** October 26, 2011, 08:41:13 am »

Thanks for putting this video together, excellent job Jeff.

Gary

Chuck White · « **Reply #34 on:** October 26, 2011, 09:46:34 am »

Jeff, Thanks for sharing.

It was tough and enjoyable at the same time watching the video slide show.

Had to walk away from the computer a couple of times just to take a break

, the screen definately got blurry a few times.

I never met Mr Tom, but I knew him.

Chuck

bedway · « **Reply #35 on:** October 26, 2011, 02:14:26 pm »

Very, very touching for a man we all grew to admire. My hats off to you Jeff for the video.

fstedy · « **Reply #36 on:** October 26, 2011, 03:08:20 pm »

A great tribute to an even greater man.

Warbird · « **Reply #37 on:** October 26, 2011, 03:11:52 pm »

Beautifully done.

Dodgy Loner · « **Reply #38 on:** October 26, 2011, 03:20:54 pm »

A wonderful tribute. I only made it halfway through before I had to turn stop it. I'll come back and finish it when my eyes dry out. Thanks, Mr. Jeff.

ely · « **Reply #39 on:** October 26, 2011, 04:10:47 pm »

very well done mr. jeff. i truely envy the relationship you had with Tom. in my short life thus far on this earth i have come to understand there are precious few folks worth getting to know... i feel you are one of the fortunate ones being able to share those times with Tom. thanks for bringing us all together here at the FF.

Buck · « **Reply #40 on:** October 26, 2011, 09:16:13 pm »

Well done Mr. Jeff well done. This sense of family is exactly why this site is special.

donny hochstetler · « **Reply #41 on:** October 26, 2011, 09:45:16 pm »

thanks jeff My condolences to the family, I never got to meet Tom, but always considered him a freind, I never met ,a person that truley enjoyed life, and was passionate about it, may you rest in peace

Bill Gaiche · « **Reply #42 on:** October 26, 2011, 09:56:58 pm »

I did pretty good untill I read the end.
Good job and thanks Jeff. bg

Don K · « **Reply #43 on:** October 26, 2011, 10:40:23 pm »

Very well done, Jeff. Tom would be quietly proud.

Don

Coon · « **Reply #44 on:** October 27, 2011, 03:24:52 am »

Excellent job on the video Jeff. Thank you very much. I had to watch it several time just to get through the whole thing.... blury screen. R.I.P Tom.

WildDog · « **Reply #45 on:** October 27, 2011, 05:13:00 am »

Jeff that was a big help to me. I actually laughed when I saw Tom with a spoonfull of Vegemite, (our Aussie staple diet) and wondering how the big fella reacted when he tasted it.

Thank you

Rob

Jeff · « **Reply #46 on:** October 27, 2011, 08:39:59 am »

Tom actually liked the vegemite. He liked to eat it on toast. BLECH!

He and I had more than one conversation with him trying to explain to me the virtues he saw in it. Tom could see virtue where no one else could.

DanG · « **Reply #47 on:** October 27, 2011, 08:48:10 am »

Quote from: Jeff on October 27, 2011, 08:39:59 am

Tom could see virtue where no one else could.

Especially when it came to food.

Tom used to say to me, "I'll eat most anything." I would reply, "No Tom, you will eat most everything."

Ron Scott · « **Reply #48 on:** October 27, 2011, 04:13:00 pm »

Well done! A great tribute to Tom, leaving great memories.

Radar67 · « **Reply #49 on:** October 27, 2011, 07:13:57 pm »

I thought I had more, but these are how I will remember him.

clww · « **Reply #50 on:** October 27, 2011, 07:36:24 pm »

WOW! Great tribute video, Jeff.
I know Mr. Tom even better now.
I drew a lot of stares and questions today at work. I wore a red T-shirt along with my standard Navy Working Uniform digital camies when I got dressed this morning at 0530. It's good to be the Chief! I told those same folks that it was worn in tribute to a great man that had gone away from us on a long journey. We'll be meeting again sometime in the future-time and date to be determined.

DoubleD · « **Reply #51 on:** October 28, 2011, 12:23:06 pm »

A very well done tribute for Tom. Thanks for sharing it Jeff

cornbread · « **Reply #52 on:** October 28, 2011, 09:31:12 pm »

very well done and a fine tribute to Mr. Tom.

Magicman · « **Reply #53 on:** November 02, 2011, 10:04:00 am »

I am still catching up with my reading. What a wonderful tribute !!!

Brad_bb · « **Reply #54 on:** November 02, 2011, 06:01:20 pm »

Touching tribute. Good job Mr. Jeff.
Who made that block with the burned pic of Tom, did he? Or someone else? And is it up on the ceiling?

Jeff · « **Reply #55 on:** November 02, 2011, 06:04:32 pm »

I did it for him and yes, it sure is on the ceiling.

Magicman · « **Reply #56 on:** November 06, 2011, 08:48:23 am »

Here is a picture that I made at the 2011 Pig Roast of the ceiling tiles .

mometal77 · « **Reply #57 on:** November 07, 2011, 11:54:11 pm »

He will surely be missed. This year we have lost a lot of friends and family. I always loved the advice Tom gave on subjects. I am still in a bit of shock. It is good to know he is in a better place. An old friend in his 80s once told me the old passes on to make room for the young. On here I have seen how men brag about those cute little grand daughters and grand sons that make a great addition to their lives. I would hope and pray this was a great past time he will be truely missed but not forgotten.

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Author Topic: Pictures of Tom (Read 2311 times)