Peter

Yesterday hundreds of Peter Gutterman’s family, friends, colleagues and business associates participated in the services and Shiva for Peter. Yesterday was a difficult day for all but it was also a wonderful confirmation of what we already knew. Peter was loved by many, many people. The speeches at the services and the many conversations that occurred at and after the services also confirmed what we already knew…in a world that is increasingly difficult to navigate, Peter remained true to his core values…he was a beautiful, giving, strong and unbelievably nice man.

And while we will always have a hole in our hearts and lives because of the loss of Peter, one thing I think we all need to take away from the day is what the Rabi said at the end of the day (and I’m paraphrasing)…we should all spend more time focused on how to live our lives than we do worrying about how our lives will end. Peter did that.  And in doing so, he left all of us so much better for it. Yes, Peter’s legacy will live…because it lives in each and every one of us that he touched.

I’ll miss you Pete…but thank you so much for everything you have given me. We’ll all miss you Pete, but thank you so much for what you have given all of us.

Yes, nice guys do finish first.

Mark