Philippe BRÉGEON

Je viens d’apprendre ton décès, Philippe.

Je me souviens de toi avec beaucoup de respect et de tendresse. Tu as marqué mes premières années par ta présence chaleureuse. Mes pensées vont à ta famille et à tes proches.
Que ton âme continue sa route, portée par la lumière et la paix.

Arnold

Salut mon cher Philou
Pour la première fois depuis longtemps je ne vais pas recevoir ce petit mot de ta part le jour de mon anniversaire… je ne vais plus jamais croiser cette bonne vielle tête de british si sympathique à La Baule ou bien à Paris.
Ça y est ton âme découvre ton nouveau terrain de jeux ou tu pourras avoir un œil sur ta famille.
Je vais prendre le maximum de temps mais un jour nous nous reverrons
Paulax

Phil , ça m’attriste terriblement ton départ , je sais que tu veilleras là haut sur toute ta famille et que tu enverras tout ce soleil qui t’incarnait pour être présent d’une autre façon .
Tu vas me manquer , kenavo mon ami .

Dear Phil,

It was great to know you, although that time was far too brief, for everyone. Meeting you at Breadsoda meant that I knew you chiefly as a friend, but over time, I came to learn more about the incredible person you were in all aspects of your life. I truly admired you, and still do.

You are the very image of a gentleman. You were refined and gracious, but somehow managed to carry such a warm air about you. I regret that we didn't have more time to chat and discuss your passions, but I'm extremely grateful for the time we did have, as well as the memories we made woth all our friends. I will endeavor to preserve the atmosphere you gave this place. You come up in conversation often, so I think many of our friends will do likewise.

In parting, I leave behind this picture of just some of us, your many friends and you, from when we bade Annika a fond farewell before her move to Philadelphia.

You will always be loved. We will always remember you. Goodbye, my friend! I believe we'll meet again, someday.

I am so saddened by your sudden and much-too-early passing Phil. I did not know you well but enjoyed our times together with Christy, and later with Emeric too, whenever I visited Paris. You were always warm, open, engaging, and fun, and I was happy Christy and you found each other.

My deepest condolences to Christy, your children, your family, friends and all who love you.

I'm thinking of everyone as Phil is laid to rest today in France and sending love and wishes for comfort in the happy memories and shared community.

Dear Phil,

You lived your life to the fullest, and we were so lucky to be part of it. I remember the first day we met you — I think it was one of those happy hours organized by “the twins — how we told Christy you were “a keeper”. And indeed, you were!

I have so many cherished memories about those joyful years in Paris… chatting over drinks, dancing at parties, the balls at Versailles, your birthdays at Les Crocs de l’Ogre, picnics all across the city, aperos at Rue Pavée, carving pumpinks and eating pulled pork and at Avenue de Breteuil - enjoying the very best balcony and company! There were also trips… Brussels, Normandy, your wedding in St. Lucia… and then came the kids… I particularly remember having a wonderful lunch at sunny Place de la Contrescarpe with you, Christy, Émeric and Éléanore just days before my own daugther came to the world, among other countless moments I will always treasure.

I think of you every day when I walk past Invalides, and I tell myself I should do it with a smile, cause that is how we always saw you.

Our Paris gang from those unforgettable times, as well as Nico - who joined us a bit later on - will always remember you, and stand next to Christy and the kids.

Until we meet again, my friend!

Rosario

« Good bye Gentleman ,
We meet again …
From here to eternity . »
Alexandre .