Thursday, March 16, 2023
Mr. Fager, the gentleman ... was a quite terrific, uniquely gifted and caring listener .... in addition to being impactfully quiet, soft spoken, gentle in manner, caring and a magnificent person. The wisest of wise men listen. They listen well and intently ... before they speak. They learn ... as they listen. He never raised his voice. He never needed to. When he spoke, people listened. His words, though seemingly few, held weight ... great weight. They were impactful. He loved his Sporting Holy Trinity. His Irish ... Notre Dame Irish of course, his Mets and his Giants ... though, loved the pure enjoyment of sharing this passionate love ... with his son Matthew ... a great deal more. Incalculably more. Matt, I know and appreciate how very much you loved your dad, your father ... your very best friend. No father and son that I have ever known ... had a greater bond. An unbreakable ... everlasting bond. There has never been a happier man ... than the man who stood so very proudly and tall, by your side, as he always will ... as your Best Man ... on your wedding day.
My sincere condolence to you and your family.
"Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis"
On the right hand of God that his soul was faithful
Your friend, David.
