[NEohioPAL]A Tribute to William A. Allman

Tue Jul 26 18:10:29 PDT 2005

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I am just a person, an actor in a vast community of performers in 
northeastern Ohio. I was also blessed for a brief moment in time that now seems so short, 
to know the man we for some, called Icon, some mentor, some teacher, and for 
many, friend. I was so very fortunate to be able to share the last work of 
passion that Bill had done, which was the show Deathtrap at Strongsville 
Community Theatre. Now I find that it will be one of my greatest honors. Here is a man 
who did it his way. He did what he loved to do. Truly loving the people he 
worked with. Truly loving the art and doing it with the passion of a teenager. 
He was amazing. Here was a man that for our community of thespians loved it 
with a passion. I so admired him for that. I, as well as I know probably many, 
will miss him deeply. He was there for me when I needed him just a few months 
ago. Though many will remember his grand stories and sense of humor, his funny 
shoes, and ties, his great gift to the theatre community. I will remember the 
man.  who was loving and giving and kind. Most of all, I will remember my 
friend.
Rest in peace.  
Jeffrey E. Braun  7 26 2005    

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