Ian Orland, Geoscience Program Coordinator (Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey).Huan Cui, Research Associate (Free University of Brussels, Belgium).Andreas Hertwig, Research Associate (UCLA).Céline Defouilloy, Application Specialist (CAMECA-France).Akizumi Ishida, Assistant Professor (Tohoku University, Japan).Travis Tenner, Scientist (Los Alamos National Laboratory).Reinhard Kozdon, Assistant Research Director (Lamont–Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University).Navot Morag, Research Scientist (Geological Survey of Israel).Daisuke Nakashima, Assistant Professor (Tohoku University, Japan).Ken Williford, Research Scientist (NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory).Research Scientist (Texas A&M University) Kevin Lepot, Lecturer (Université Lille 1, France).Rudraswami Gowda Research Scientist (National Institute of Oceanography, India).Anne-Sophie Bouvier, Research Scientist (Université de Lausanne, Switzerland).Craig Grimes, Assistant Professor (Ohio University).Philipp Heck, Associate Curator (Chicago Field Museum).Zeb Page, Associate Professor (Oberlin College).Takayuki Ushikubo, Research Scientist (Kochi Institute for Core Sample Research, JAMSTEC, Japan).Bin Fu, Technical Assistant (Australian National University).Mike Spicuzza, Ion Microprobe Technician.Noriko Kita, Director of Ion Microprobe Laboratory.In the meantime, if you have a story or memory to share, we would love to have it. We know that our brother was your brother too, and we want to thank you for filling his life with so much joy, hope, and love. When it is safe (perhaps this summer) we plan to come together with you to celebrate Pete’s life, share our stories, pay tribute to him, pray together, and thank God for putting this man in our lives. Although the current situation has prevented a typical farewell, we have tried to do things in the safest, most caring way we know how while still honoring Peter. We have so many beautiful memories, but there are still so many we would love to hear from you-his other family. So many have a story to tell-whether a tale of generosity, a prayer of thanks for his help, a chuckle about his pranks, or remembrances of wonderful projects you worked on together. Family is what mattered most to him in life, but his family was not limited by genetics.
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We want you to know how much he loved his life with you. Our family recognizes that YOU are also FAMILY-Pete’s beloved family. We always stood in awe of his energy and looked on with pride at his enthusiasm, generosity, and-above all-his love for “his people.” Pete gave so much of himself, but believe it when we say he got so much in return.
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Whether it was providing assistance to those who needed help with bills, housing, immigration issues, or medical care, Pete continued to run successful businesses and take part in countless community events. Over the years we have heard about all of the projects he was involved in-too many to be able to recall by name, but his passion for each one never ceased. Whether you were a government official or a bottle redemption customer, a pastor or a kid who wanted to drop out of school, Peter could communicate with you with respect, humor, and intelligence. Whoever needed a champion or helping hand, Pete was your man. His joy, his goals, his enjoyment in life were deeply rooted in the betterment of all. Although Peter loved the ladies, no woman could steal his heart the way Inwood did. That was where it all began-his love affair with your community and its people. Pete came to the area some thirty-odd years ago with Mike to open Sobol Distributors. Now that we have lost him, we are able to cherish our days and memories with him in a new way. Pete was truly appreciated and loved by all of you-the people of the Inwood/Five Towns community. That doesn’t hold true with our brother Pete Sobol. It is often said that you don’t appreciate someone until they are gone.