February 22, 2007

Thursday, February 22, 2007 1:50 am

This site is dedicated to the
Memory of

The Vorlon

Theodore P. Armstrong
03/03/1945 – 02/22/2007

Posted by The Vorlon at February 22, 2007 8:15 AM
Comments

Karol, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Ted was one of my first "real" clients, but over the months and years, I feel that somehow he became more than that, even though there perhaps was not much more to our relationship than the business.

Still, our thoughts are with you.

Posted by: Chad Everett at February 22, 2007 8:35 AM

Nora and I are completely heartbroken over your loss.

Please post final arrangement details when known.

Posted by: Reb Orrell at February 22, 2007 8:38 AM

It was so innovative and thoughtful of Ted to think to share his experience during his long battle with his friends, colleagues, and anybody who wanted to learn from it.

This was such a constructive and sharing philosophy... using his life love--technology and computers--to share with his entire personal and business network his ups and downs, wins and losses, and to allow others to post and contribute.

I didn't know Ted well, but well enough to appreciate an open, caring, other-directed person whose life and death can serve as a model for all of us. He will be greatly missed.

Posted by: Ted Levy at February 22, 2007 9:23 AM

Dear Karol, Ted & Phylis,
I'm so very sorry. You and your entire family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers.
Many more thoughts and prayers from Lake Odessa are on the way.
Praying for you at your time of sorrow,
Dick and Julie

Posted by: Julie Nelson at February 22, 2007 9:28 AM

Karol and Family,
I just wanted to send my regards. I remember Ted when I first met Suzanne. I knew him as the "uncle that did not want to go to church". Then he started going with you Karol, asking questions,and I remember him talking with Kathy about Jesus Christ. Ted was always there for me when I wanted to talk to him. Failure is not an option. This reminds me of Christ. Ted ran the good race and fought the good fight. One memorable quote at the bottom of the "Does God Love You?" link on this page is "ARE YOU READY TO MEET GOD?" Ted most certainly was. Ted is at home with Christ Jesus, well done good and faithful servant, well done Christian Brother!

Posted by: John M. Cook at February 22, 2007 9:39 AM

Thinking of you. Phyllis E

Posted by: Phyllis E at February 22, 2007 9:40 AM

Karol;

It saddens me to know you have to go through this. It was obvious seeing you two together how much you truly loved each other. Ted is no longer suffering and that is what we should focus on.

If there is anything I can help with, please do not hesitate to count on me.

Terri

Posted by: Terri Fanz at February 22, 2007 10:12 AM

I am without the right words. I love you both.

Posted by: Ann at February 22, 2007 10:36 AM

I know how hard this is for all of you Karol. I am truly sorry for your loss and to many who loved Ted. Although Ted was unable to speak,his tears were his way of telling you how wonderful you were to him, and how much love he had for you.I hope this and all your wonderful memories of Ted will help you get through this difficult time.Ted was a wonderful person, and always happy with his life. I am saddened by his passing, and extend my deepest sympathy to you, his parents, and to your families. Love, Gloria
God Bless you all!

Posted by: Gloria at February 22, 2007 12:33 PM

Dear Karol & Family
Upon reading the blog and finding out the news. It has saddened me very much and my heart goes out to you and Ted parents. Please take care and may God be with you in your time of need.

Love from a friend
Doris

Posted by: Doris Bertolino at February 22, 2007 1:19 PM

I am so deeply saddened to hear of Ted's death. From reading Ted's blog all these months, I can tell what a loving, caring wife, parents, family and friends Ted had. The funny thing is, I have never met Ted or any other Vorlon family or friends. I came across Ted's blog quite by accident about nine months ago. I had done a random Google search about lung cancer (my father-in-law had recently died of it) and Ted's blog came up in the search. I was instantly taken by the honestly and humanness of it and began to read it everyday. After a while I felt like I knew everyone--including Danny Boy. I am so deeply sorry for this loss and thankful that I got to "meet" the Vorlon and everyone else who appeared in the Vorlon blog. God bless all of you. And I am grateful our paths crossed.
Karen

Posted by: Karen Abbate at February 22, 2007 1:31 PM

Dear Karol,

Ted was a strong and kind man. I'll always remember the generosity with which you both welcomed me to your home in Vineland when I moved to New Jersey and the beautiful walk we took along the boardwalk. I hope the memory of his strength and gusto for life can serve as an inspiration to you in the coming months.

With Love,

Kate

Posted by: Kate Armstrong at February 22, 2007 1:49 PM

Dear Karol & Family,

We offer our very deepest sympathy and regrets for the loss of this fine good man. He became so loved by many of us who never actually met him. Because he shared such humor with us, you cutting the cord on the shrub trimmer was one of my favorites. And, then when you two chose Danny Boy, he was so dear about the emotions he felt for Danny finally having a loving home. He surely had a beautiful loving heart and so warmly shared his emotions with us as he climbed this mighty mountain. We learned so much from becoming a daily reader. He taught many of us, I'm sure, to "really" stop and smell the roses. He never photographed the entire garden of your flowers, he focused on each little flower being so special, and shared those unique pictures with us, his loyal readers. Sometimes, his pictures made the difference between a good day and a fair day. He reminded me of the beautiful hymn - "His Eye Is On The Sparrow And I Know He Watches Me". Just as God always sees the beauty in each of us, your husband had the special ability to focus on the beauty of all small and special gifts that so often we pass by each day. We will so miss Theodore P. Armstrong who lived a life we should all strive for. God Bless each of you as you begin the journey of healing. You were all well loved. He will never be forgotton. Most warmly, David & Ruth Berlien

Posted by: Ruth Berlien at February 22, 2007 3:29 PM

Have no words,only thinking in you all love Mauricio.

Posted by: Mauricio at February 22, 2007 3:50 PM

I came across this blog quite a few months ago from another person's blog. I have been following it daily every since and you all have been in my prays daily. I am so sorry for your loss! May God heal all of your hearts. It sounds like Ted was a very strong and courageous man. God Bless all of you!

Posted by: Brenda at February 22, 2007 7:44 PM