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Dr. Holliday,
We are very
sorry to hear about your dad.
May God Bless,
Johnny and Linda
Mullis
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Doc,
Sorry to read about Your Dad's death. Please know if
there is anything I can do to help let me know.
David Corr
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Dear Lindsay and Family,
We were devastated to learn of your father's
death last night. All of us are so very sorry for your, as well
as the greater community's, loss of this dear, dear man.
As our family dentist and friend these many
years, we all held "Pete," as our daddy called him, in the highest
esteem. We know your mama is heartbroken and pray that God's
loving grace will help her through this.
We only hope that this tragedy will open the
community's eyes as to the critical importance of keeping neighborhood
streets safer, instead of turning them into worse speedways than they
already are.
With love and heartfelt sympathy,
Ruth Birch Sykes and the Ellis Birch family
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Lindsay,
I am so deeply sorry to hear this news. I am in shock. Your
father was such a good man and I am deeply troubled that this has
happened to him and your famiy. This is such a tragedy. I am in South
Dakota and leave the country on Tuesday for the Netherlands, will
return at the end of the month. I am sorry I am not home to offer help
to your family in some way during this terrible tragedy. Oh Lindsay, I
am so deeply sorry. This incident is so troubling. I liked your father
so much. You are in my heart, thoughts and prayers during this time.
Leslie Sparrow
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We were very
saddened at the news of Dr. Holliday's death. Steve has been a
patient of both Dr. Hollidays for the past 40 years. We are residents
of 647 Forest Hill Rd. and hope this will cause the "powers that
be" to think twice about widening this road. Our deepest
sympathy is with the entire Holliday family at this sad and tragic
time. You are in our prayers and may God be with you and give you
peace.
Steve and Sheriel
Veader
647 Forest Hill Rd.
Macon,Ga. 31210
478-474-4346
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Dr.
Holliday has been my dentist since
around 1968 and Bill started going to him probably the late ‘50s or
early ‘60s.
I have
commented many times that I
wished I had a medical doctor that I had as much confidence in as my
dentist. In all the years that I saw him,
if he said something needed to be done, I did not question him.
Dr.
Holliday was always
so formal and for years he would say, ‘Mrs. Moon, how are you
doing today’? One day I was in the chair
and he came in and said ‘Sue, how are you doing today’?
I cannot tell you how surprised I was. From then on he
called me Sue.
Such a
gentle man. I am so sorry for your loss. He
will be greatly missed.
Sue Moon
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To Lindsay, Peter, Mary and Lucy and Mrs. Holliday,
I was shocked and saddened. I mourn this kind of calamity to
Dr. Holliday
more than you can know. Our family is left with fond
memories of his
gentle soft spoken manner, his devotion to being the best in
his field and
above all being a good father, husband and friend to his
children's close
friends.
Brink Brinkley
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We are so sadden by the death of
Pete. I hope it will be of some comfort to you to know how much
happiness all of you children brought to him. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you.
Jean and Jap Hogan
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Dear Doc:
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know it was a shock to me
as it was to you. Please accept my condolences to you and your
family for this terrible loss. You are all in my thoughts and
prayers at this time and I am here if needed. Thank you for the
friendship you and your family have shown me it's been a prayer and a
gift.
God Bless
Kenny
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Lindsay, I am so sorry to hear of the terrible
accident that took your father's life. Our community has
sustained quite a loss. My thoughts and prayers are with
you, Marie and Faira as well as the other members of your family.
Sincerely. Frances Dixon
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Lindsay, Please know that I am
thinking of you and the family during this tragic time. I stopped
in to see your mother today. She seems to be holding up well
under the circumstances - but, as I told her, shock is a blessing at
times like these. It is what makes it possible to get through
it. I know how devastated all of you are. It is a tragedy
beyond belief. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Cynthia Patterson
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Lindsay I was deeply saddened to hear about DR
Pete. He has always been one of my dental heroes. I will
miss him and Dentistry will miss him. Bill Argo
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>
My deepest sympathy Lindsay. I'm thinking of
you. Mary Wilder
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We just heard a message from my Dad on our
answer machine. We are SO sorry and shocked. We
loved your Dad and wish your family strength through this.
Stan & Susan Rosen
Hampton Terrace Bed and Breakfast
91 Walker Street
Lenox, MA 01240
(413)637-1773
(800)203-0656
www.hamptonterrace.com
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Dear Lindsay,
Kay and I were heartbroken at the news of your Dad's
tragic death. Please
know that your family is in our prayers and will continue to
be.Let me
know if We can be of assistance during this difficult time.
I will be more than
willing to see any emergency patients while you are out of
the office.
Sincerely, Don and Kay
--
Donald B. Benton,Jr.DMD
4128 Arkwright Rd. Ste.B
Macon, GA 31210-1707
478.475.1980 Voice
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My
mother and the rest of my family are out of town in Charleston, Mississippi. I just called them to
tell them of the awful tragedy. We are all just stunned. As
one who loved his father, I know your loss.
We are
all so blessed to have had him in our lives, community and
neighborhood.
I first remember Dr. Pete down at the Hart
Building in 1955 then
later at the Wesleyan
Building.
Dr. Pete was such a gentleman, so soft and considerate. I
treasure the many Saturdays that He and I rode to Forsyth, ate
breakfast and rode back. Once on a Century Ride, my chain
broke. He stopped, helped me fix it and get back on the
road. How many had a chain breaker on a Century Ride? Only
those ready to stop and help! When someone sagged He always would
go back, “hook” them on to his wheel, and bring them up to the group.
This was his heart: to help those that he could. Wouldn’t
the World be great if it were full of Dr. Petes? It is certainly
worse for his loss!
God
bless you all during this time! If we can be of any help, day or
night, please call! There is nothing I can do to fix this but I
will stop and come! Nothing is too small to ask!
In Christian Love,
Mr.
& Mrs. David H. Israel,
Tal
& Taylor!
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Lindsay,
You
probably don't remember me but your dad was our family dentist
for many many years. I think my mama still went there up
until her death in
2004. My daddy Ed Sell, III also went to your dad. You
and I worked
together in the mid to late 80s on a project at the Cox TV
studio called the
Georgia Rythym Show. I was in high school then. Anyway, I
saw the article in
the online version of the Macon paper and was deeply
saddened. I remember
your dad as kind caring man, and that's says a lot about a
dentist who I
last saw in my teenage years. I hope you and your family
find peace and the
Lord be with you.
G. Scott Sell
******************************************
Quail Ridge Ag and Livestock Services
Livestock Nutrition and Services
Scott, Nancy, Josh, and William Sell
1975 Quail Rd.
Sylvania, GA 30467
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Lindsay,
I am so sorry. I guess you already know that Pete was
one of my favorite people in the whole world. He was my dentist
for 56 years. He always took time with me and was concerned about
my life and general health -- diet, exercise, rest -- as well as my
teeth! He NEVER hurt me. I loved him. I never will
forget the time he talked with me at length when I was in his dental
chair, while the mayor of Macon, B.F. Merritt, waited for some time in
the chair next door. Needless to say, that conveyed to me that
his thoughts and advice to me were important. I will miss him
very, very much. My heart goes out Mary and to all of you.
He loved you very much.
Molly
Molly Mitchell Jones
(Mrs. Stacy V. Stringer)
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Lindsay,
I am so saddened by the tragic accident and the loss of your
dear
Dad. I will always see him riding his bike on Forest Hill
Road,
riding his lawn mower, clearing away trash thrown out in our
yards by
careless drivers, but most of all I will see his friendly
smile and
wave as I came out of my driveway. For 36 years the Sparrows
and the
Holidays have been neighbors and I could not have asked for
more.
Please give Mary and all your family my sincere sympathy.
Red and I
were married 50 years and I know what it is like to suddenly
lose the
one you love without any warning.
Love and prayers to all of you,
Grace Sparrow
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Dear Lindsay and family,
Kenny and I would like to extend our sincere
sympathy to you and your family. I started going to Dr. Holiday
when I was 12 years old, 46 years ago. He was the most patient
man I have ever known. I was terrified of the dentist to the
point of getting physically sick when I went and he constantly
reassured me until I
finally overcame my fear.
Our whole family is deeply sadden at the
great loss. Please know that you are in our hearts, thoughts and
prayers. Please give our regards to your family.
Sincerely, Kenny & Dianne Davis (Randy, Ricky
& Denise)
Gordon, Georgia
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Lindsay, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. What a
horrible accident. I hope your mom is doing okay. Let us know the
funeral details.
Nelda Greene
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Lindsay,
Beverly and I have you and your family in our
thoughts and prayers. Your Dad's life was an example for all to
follow. We will never forget visiting with you and him last
Monday night after the Walton visitation.
We are here for you in any way that you need us.
Jim &
Beverly Hall
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Jane and I were shocked to hear about
your father's accident. You and your family are in our
thoughts and prayers. Bob Vedder
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Lindsay,
In a world of so few heroes, your dad was one of my
heroes. He had taken care of all my children and me for some
forty years, and had a gentle spirit and kind manner that we
treasured. What a tragic loss to you, your family, and this
community. We will not see his like again, in this town, in my
lifetime.
My love to you and yours,
Joni (Woolf)
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Dear Lindsay,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad and the accident. He
was our family dentist for many years, before you took over for
him. Such a gentle man he was and will be missed by all of us. I
see that God has really blessed him with a wonderful family. I pray
that God will comfort you all, as only HE can.
Mary S. Mullis
Forsyth, GA
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Dr. Stewart, Benham and I were
so very very sorry to hear about your father's death. Besides being our
dentist he was a dear friend to us. As said by many others he was a
very kind, gentle man and a caring person He has touched the
lives of countless people during his many years of
practice. We will miss him very much.
Please know that you and family
are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
God bless you all,
Dr. Benham Stewart,Benham and
Louise Stewart
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You and your family have my deepest sympathy and
prayers. May God strengthen you during this time.
Mickey Adams
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I’m
very sorry about the loss of your Father. I hope you are well. You are
a true friend of the community. If there is anything I can do, please
let me know.
Sincerely,
Billy
Ray Kimbell
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I was so sorry to hear about Doc. it was a pleasure to have
known him, he
was such a great guy, I loved talking to him about his
knives, I wished I
had made him one, we had talked about he and I designing a
knife and me
making it for him..My prayers are with the family, I sure
will miss seeing
him when I go in for my appointments. He will be missed by
all who knew him,
I think Macon was a better place to live because of him,
Keep up the good
work Lindsay!
Bill Sowell
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Lisa and I were stunned to read the news.
We are thinking about you.
Paul Fisher
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| We are so sorry. Please
know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Frank and Lou
Bentley |
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I am so
sorry. Please know that you are in my
prayers during this difficult time.
Barb
Program
Director, Dental Hygiene
Middle Georgia Technical
College
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| I am
so sorry for your great loss. My prayers and wishes for the return of
happy memories are with you. Yours in Peace, Tanya Melville, Montessori
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Carolyn and I were deeply saddened to learn of Dr. P.O.'s
sudden death. He was truly a gentleman in all the definitions of the
word. A man like Dr P.O. will never be forgotten by his family,
friends, and patients. His life had a purpose, he touched so many with
his talent and joy of life.
We first met him in 1979 when, upon moving to Macon, we needed
a dentist. He was the most caring, careful man in his practice of
dentistry and took wonderful care of us.
May God richly bless you in this time of sorrow and guide your heart to
all your good memories of him.
Harold and Carolyn Lemley.
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Lindsay, Marie
and Faira—
I just wanted
you to know that my family and I are holding all of you and your family
close as you struggle with the shock of the sudden death of your Father
and Grandfather. I never knew your dad Lindsay, but he must have
certainly been a lovely person to have raised a son with a spirit as
kind and gentle as yours. My prayer for you is one for
peace and strength as you face the days ahead.
With
deepest sympathy,
Tina, Seth,
Logan and Nicole Clark
Rev.
Tina Cansler Clark
Spiritual
Care Coordinator
Bereavement
Coordinator
Hospice
Care Options
Macon,
GA 31201
478-743-3033
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Lindsay
I did read the article and am so sorry about your dad's
death. I know what a wonderful dad he had to be and certainly he
was a mentor and role model for all of us how came thru CDDSand GDA
during his leadership phase.
> Clark Carroll
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Lindsay and Marie:
Please accept our heartfelt condolences from the extended Haywood
family for the loss of your father. Your family has always treated us
as part of your family and we have always thought of you all as part of
our extended family. I still clearly recall your presence and caring at
the time of my mother’s illness and death, and I will always cherish
our friendship for that reason and many, many more.
For as
long as I can remember growing up in Macon
and within the Mercer
University
community, your father seemed larger than life and always greeted me
and mine with gentle kindness, genuine interest and warmth. He was
apparently an excellent family role model, consummate professional and
community citizen, and he has left this legacy firmly in your and your
family’s hands. The Macon
community has greatly benefited from Dr. Holliday’s activism and sense
of duty over the last 50 years or so, and I hope and pray that some of
his passions for improving his community can still be pursued and
realized.
Please
call on us for anything.
Love,
Robert (Bob) Haywood,
Unit Lead
Long-term Community Recovery Team
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Mississippi TRO
220 Popps
Ferry Road
Biloxi, MS
39531
228-385-4828 (desk)
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My deepest sympathy. You and your family are in my
prayers. Your Dad was such a sweet and gentle soul.
He will be deeply missed.
Kara Moore
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Lindsay, Marie, Faira, Peter IV, and family-
My heart is heavy and deeply saddened by the loss of
Dr. Holliday. He was truly a gentle man. His loving kindness radiated
from his twinkling eyes. One could always feel his concern for
others and that it was genuine. I know how blessed I feel to have known
him and cannot imagine how blessed you must feel to have had him in
your lives. I hope you all can draw strength from knowing
that an entire community hurt with you and are offering prayers for
your comfort.
With love- Talisa Hanson
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Our deepest sympathy to all the Family
in your tragic loss .
GOD makes very few perfect men , but
Pete was one of them .
Thanks for sharing the Precious
Memories wit us .
Fleming and Merle Childs
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Pete has
been my Dentist for almost 50 years and he had been my husbands for
even longer than that. I am very saddened by his death. He
was a talented and caring Dentist and I will really miss him. When my
oldest son Duncan, who is still a patient, was very young he came out
from an appointment with Pete and announced that he reminded him of a
cool cloud. When I asked him what he meant he said " when
Dr. Pete is working in my mouth I know his hands are in my
mouth but I can't feel him.!!" I think that's the ultimate
compliment from a 6 year old.
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Dear Doc Lindsay and the great group in your office.
Dr Pete was truly a fine man. I am terribly saddened by his
death.
He became my dentist in 1960 when I got married to one of
his patients,
who was then Carolyn Wellborn. Carolyn passed away in 2004.
I have three fond memories of Dr. Pete that I would like to share.
When Dr Pete's old office in the Wesleyan Annex burned, I watched as Dr
Pete
saved his patient records by throwing them down from the
window of his
office to one of his employees on the ground. The firemen
had let him in the
office before the fire had reached that end of the building.
Dr Pete once saw me on Sunday, Mother's Day, when I had a
dental emergency.
He met me at his office that night and took care of my
problem.
My five children were also his patients.
Once, when my son John was a little boy, he was in Dr Pete's
chair sound
asleep and Dr Pete had his mouth propped open with a small
block of wood.
Dr Pete had not given him anything to put him to sleep, he was just
comfortable and resting in the hands of the master dentist.
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Dr Pete's
family and to his
staff at the office. We all will miss him.
Sincerely
Tom Haskins
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Dear Lindsay, So sorry to hear about your
loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
Jack Jenkins
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My deepest condolences on your
loss.
Angelia Hoomes
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Lindsay,
Franco and I are so sorry about
your father. He always waived as we passed, I'm sorry I never
really got to meet him. If there is anything we can do for you,
please let us know.
Angela Tomey
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Lindsey, just want to say how
shocked and sorry Jeff and I are for the sudden loss of your dear
dad. My husband Jeff knew him over many years from cycling.
My cousin Nina Mixon worked for him at his practice.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are
unable to be at the service, as Jeff's mother passed away in
Springfield MO yesterday, so we are departing tomorrow and will be gone
the rest of the week.
Nancy
Nancy White, RN, FACHE
Director,
Senior Health Services &
Government
Relations
350
Hospital Drive
Macon, GA
31217
(478)
464-8171
(478)
464-8144 (fax)
www.SaveGeorgiaHealthcare.com
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Lindsay,
My family would like to send our
condolences to you and your family during this tragic lost of your
father. If there is anything I can do for you, Please, do not hesitate
to contact me. Again, our hearts and prayers goes out to you.
Bill Glover
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Lindsay-----I'm so sorry to hear
of the passing of your father. Please, let me know if there is a
special organization I could send a monetary tribute to in his name.
You and Marie are in my prayers----Betty
______________________
Betty G Rose
Art Director
HHB Advertising
1873 Hardeman Ave Ste A
Macon GA 31201
478-464-0272
478-464-0236 fax
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Lindsay,
I'm in shock.
I know this is a great loss for your family and all who work
with you.
Your Dad always inspired very warm, caring and smiling
memories, even in the times that he wasn't smiling at us. I'll miss him.
Love and sympathy to you and Marie and your entire family.
Tommy Haywood
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We are so very sorry to
hear the news about your Dad!!!!!!!!!!! I didn’t find out till late
Sunday.
Know that ya’ll are in
our thoughts and prayers!
If there is anything you
need, just let us know. We will be by to see you.
We love
you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jan, Joy, Jil
P.S. We had decided
to get on the bandwagon with you about Forest Hill, but now we are more
determined than ever!
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Dear Lindsey,
What a wonderful man your father was!
He was a true "Southern Gentleman"; kind, compassionate,
caring, loving, respectful, selfless, likable, sincere,
friendly....etc! The list of positive adjectives to describe him is
endless.
He was a GREAT man and dentist. His patients I've had the pleasure of
meeting ALWAYS speak of him as if he is a dear friend. He
will missed by many.
My condolences to you and the rest of his family.
My prayers for him and all of you.
GOD does work in mysterious ways. Understanding everything HE does will be revealed to us when we are with HIM.
Dr. Pete understands now.
With love and prayers, Jimmy and Kate Arnold
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Lindsay,
I am SO sorry about your
Dad and what you and your family must be going through.
Every time I ever met your Dad, whether it was when I was in and out of
your office on Brown's Mount business, or when we both were on the
mayor's recycling committee, I always felt so peaceful and that he had
such a gentle soul. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Love,
Mary Gatti
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We were all shocked and
deeply saddened to learn of Dr. Holliday’s untimely death over the
weekend.
Our most
sincere thoughts and prayers are with the Holliday Family, in this
terrible time of loss.
We will be happy to
assist in any way we can, just let us know.
With
our deepest sympathy,
The
MacKay Family
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Oh Lindsay. I cannot stop crying. Your
father was a fine man, loved by so many. Please accept my
most sincere condolences.
Jean Weathers
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THE HOLLIDAY
FAMILY IS IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
WITH OUR LOVE,
BERTHA AND LONNIE BARLOW |
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DEAR HOLLIDAY FAMILY, MY FRIENDSHIPS
THROUGH THE YEARS WITH DR. PETE, MRS. HOLLIDAY AT
"MILLER GIRLS" AND INDIAN ADVENTURES WITH
LINDSEY BRING SORROW TO US ALL IN THE LOSS OF
YOUR FATHER, HUSBAND AND DAD. MAY THE DAYS AHEAD BRING
HOPE RESTORED AND STRENGTH RENEWED.
BEST REGARDS,
MRS. MATTIE LEE BAXLEY, COCHRAN, GA
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Uncle Lindsay,
Thanks for organizing and creating the tribute to G'Daddy. I
miss being home with everyone intensely. You must have the hardest time
being at the office surrounded by so much of what he did every day. Or
maybe it's a comfort, a way to feel close again. I wish so badly I had
been able to see him once again. The picture you sent me of Nana and
G'Daddy looking out the window of their house by the Christmas tree
seems to be his only farewell to me.
Anyway, the entire family, particularly my dad, you, Lucy,
and Mary are in my thoughts. I love you (give my love to Marie and
Faira) and hope everyone is alright.
Dorothy
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Lindsay,
I just learned of the tragic loss of your father over the weekend.
Debbie and I are very sorry and will keep you and your family in our
thoughts and prayers.
Warmest
regards,
Jack
Jack P. Gibson, CPCU, CRIS,
ARM
President
International Risk Management Institute, Inc.
12222
Merit Drive
Suite
1450
Dallas,
TX, 75251
972-687-9320
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| Doc,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I know this is a
difficult time for you and your family. We will keep you in our
prayers.
Amy and Mike Loden
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Hi Lindsay, It is with
incredible sadness and disbelief that I heard about your father this
morning. In such a time there is little to say or do.
I want to pay your entire family deepest condolences on
behalf of my whole family. Instead of sending flowers or a card,
we would like to donate to one of your father's favorite charities in
his honor, if you will share that information with us after everything
has settled down a little. And please let us know if there is
anything else we can do. Has the service already occurred?
I think my parents would like to attend if it's not too late. Today I
will go to the temple in L.A's Chinatown and pray for you, Marie,
Faira, family, and friends. Much love, Chenny Gan
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Lindsay
- please accept and pass along to your Mother, siblings and other
family members my condolences. He was practically the only
dentist I have ever known (from age 6), and I enjoyed a second
relationship more recently as he taught me how to be a proper
bicyclist. His was a life wonderfully lived, and all who knew him
are better for it.
Walter H. Bush
Schiff Hardin, LLP
2300 One Atlantic
Center
1201 W. Peachtree
St.
Atlanta, Georgia
30309
o 404.437.7011
www.schiffhardin.com
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Lindsey:
Your father's death this week was one of the saddest stories I have
ever read in the paper. It was almost unbearable to read the
circumstances under which he died. He was my dentist for 52 years, and
I have never know a more gentle and kinder person in my life. I won't
ever visit your office again and not think of him, and I know he
going to be missed by everyone who knew him. My sympathy to you and
your family.
Ed
Ed S. Sell, III
Sell & Melton, LLP
577 Mulberry Street, Suite 1400
(31201)
P. O. Box 229
Macon, Georgia 31202-0229
Direct Telephone 478-464-5335
www.sell-melton.com
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The world is a better place because Pete Holliday
passed through.
What a gentle, kind, sensitive man.
Norman Abramson
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Dear Lindsay,
I received word from Argen Edwards that you just lost your
father to a terrible accident. I know this is a terrible shock to
you and your family. I just wanted to let you know that I am
thinking of you.
Ann Mauney
with Georgia Peace in Atlanta
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I'm so sorry about your dad. I hope he went
without pain.
If he's anything like you, I wish I'd known him.
Travis Fain
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Dear Lindsay,
I was so deeply saddened
to read of your father's tragic death. I'm sure this was a great
shock and loss to you, your mother, and all your family.
Your mother and her
parents were close family friends, and I have many fond memories of
them. We lived next door to the Dozier's when I was a small
child, and I always affectionately called your grandparents Grandpa and
Grandma Dozier. Your mother was about twelve years older than I,
and she was my idol. I thought she was the most beautiful girl I
had ever seen...and she was. She had both inner and outer
beauty. The wedding picture of your parents brought back fond
memories. I attended their wedding in 1949 when I was eleven
years old, and to me, they were Cinderella and Prince Charming.
When she met and married "Pete," as we always called him, we grew to
love him as well. He also became our dentist, and after I married
and moved to Atlanta, I would still go back to Macon for my semi-annual
visits to the dentist. In my opinion, there was no other
dentist. In 1959, my mother, Mildred Weaks Porter, went to work
for your father as his bookkeeper and receptionist, and worked for him
until she retired in 1975. He was such a kind, gentle man, and
was so good to my mother. She looked on your family as her
extended family, and loved each one of you.
Please give my love to
your mother. My prayers are with all of your family during this
very sad time.
Joan Weaks Nelms
Marietta, Georgia
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I'll be praying for you and your family.
Scott Bruckmair
190 Blackshear Circle
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 274-9170
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Doctor Peter,
I did not know your father but
wanted to send a message of sympathy. You did surgery on my back in
1996. When I learned of your father's tragic death, I remembered
the hurt of my own father's passing and just wanted to let you and your
family know that our hearts are touched by your sadness and loss.
Please know that you will be in our prayers. Robert Miller and
family-Milledgeville, Ga
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Doc, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God grants
you comfort in your time of sorrow.
Doug Silvia
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Doc,
I am so sorry to hear about
your dad. It is always hard to loose a parent. a guy's dad is a very
precious person and please know that your family is in my prayers.
Deepest Sympathy,
Rev. K. Nelson Miller
Macon Cemetery Preservation Corp.
this poem has always helped me.
Do not
weep for me
Do
not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there, I do not sleep I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripen grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning hush,
I am the swifter uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
am the soft star that shines at night.
Do
not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.
Author Unknown
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Dear Lindsay,
I am so sorry to hear about the
death of your father.
He was great dentist and a
nice person.
The talk I had with him during
the last CDDS meeting seems like yesterday. He
told me the Macon City Club building is as old as he is. We
discussed practicing dentistry into his 80s which is something he
was going to teach me. I will miss him.
My thoughts and prayers are
with you,
Amy Z. Lee
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To all the family of Dr. Pete
Holliday:
Under your father's leadership
you have become a fine family and I am especially grateful for the
contributions one part of your team -- father and son -- made to my own
dental well-being. In addition, they have provided
encouragement to the Fore(In)Sight Foundation created by Dr. Bernard C.
Murdoch with which I have been affiliated. Inquiring minds seem
to gravitate in similar directions and I appreciate the exposure to
Holliday thinking -- always in a truth-seeking mode.
My best to you all as you share
your loss while at the same time sharing many wonderful memories.
Sandra C. Lewis
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In such a sad time as this, it is hard to find the proper
words to convey our shock and dismay at the news of your father’s
passing. He will be remembered warmly by the many people that he
touched in his active life.
Having known Doc Holliday my entire life as a good neighbor,
my best dentist, and a true gentleman, I commemorate his full life of
service to his country, community, and family. We admired his blend of
intellectual curiosity and athleticism while maintaining his mellow
demeanor.
We send our best hopes for your family as you cope with your
loss.
Scott and Fina Knapp
Richardson, TX
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Lindsay,
I am so sorry.
I never met your dad but
after reading all these warm tributes I feel I
know who he was. It
also explains a lot about who you are.
I saw him down the end of
the hall once when I was in the office for one
of your
“procedures”. Doctors call everything they do, a "procedure".
I’ve been in a lot of
offices where the old guy has a desk and still has a
ceremonial position in
the firm. I think that’s respectful and that was my
first thought. Today I
read that he was still practicing. It’s a fortunate
person that finds so much
reward in what they do that, retirement and a
beach condo in Florida
would never occur to them.
I’d bet that he carried
fewer regrets than most of us.
You are a worthy son and
now, sadly, you will have to carry on without him.
I am so sorry.
Warmly,
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Dear Dr. Lindsay and Family,
I just wanted you to know that I am so sorry to hear about
Dr. Pete. He was such a sweet and gentle man.
Not only do I feel fortunate to have known him but also to
have learned from him while working with you.
I can still hear him tell patients about the importance of
Vitamin C for their overall health and how Linus
Pauling was one of the greatest scientist America ever
produced. Dr. Pete was without a doubt one of the
greatest dentist ever known and he will be sadly missed. I
bet Linus Pauling greeted Dr. Pete at the Pearly
Gates! ; )
I am so glad I got to see him last Tuesday when I came in
for lunch. He always had a smile and he always
made me feel like family.
Let me know if there is anything I can do.
Love,
Wendy Kriss, RDH
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Dear Doc, Marie, and Faira,
Chenny just told me about the elder Dr. Holliday. You
are all the dearest and finest of people; though I
never met him, I'm sure he was the same. I know
nothing I say will keep the pain from you, so I won't
try. But know that others will help you light prayers
for your father's spirit now, and for the blessing and
comfort of you all, as well. Never fear that you are
alone. You're in our thoughts even now.
Love,
Brighid
Welund him be wurman wræces cunnade,
anhydig eorl earfoþa dreag,
hæfde him to gesiþþesorge ond longaþ,
wintercealde wræce; wean oft onfond,
siþþan hine Niðhad onnede legde,
swoncre seonobendeon syllan monn.
Þæs ofereode, þisses swa
mæg! -Deor
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"I was driving to work the other day in the rain. In the fog
I saw a tree, leafless and solitary. I was overcome with an ominous
sadness. It was a feeling of being on the bottom of the ocean with all
the weight of life above me. But as I came closer I realized there were
other trees behind it, evergreen trees, in the fog."
-message from Wes Tanner, GC&SU creative writing major, friend of
Faira's |
It
has always meant so much to me to share my grandfather's love of nature
and the environment. He was the first person who ever showed me the
wonders that are held in the night sky. His meticulous concern
for the world around him, both the physical world and the intellectual
realm, was truly an inspiration. I think it would only be appropriate
that donations be sent to the Georgia
Conservancy, in his name. I will always remember attending the
meetings at Callaway Gardens with him and my grandmother.
- Lucy Faith Collins
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To: The Holliday Family, Dr. Lindsay & Staff
We are truly sadden to hear of the accident and passing of
Dr. P. O. Holliday, Jr.
We were fond of Dr. P. I (Virginia) especially admired
his gentle spirit and his soft spoken voice.
Dr. P. made going to the dentist a pleasant
experience. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May you be
blessed with peace, comfort and strength in the days, weeks, months,
and years ahead.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Royce and Virginia Gallemore
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Dr. Lindsay and Family,
I want to express how much I admired
and respected Dr. Holliday. He was such a gentleman. I trusted him as my dentist. When I became your patient I
realized how much you were a reflection of your Dad. May you and your family find peace during this
time of loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Frank Stewart
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Dear Dr. Lindsey Holliday and Family
I am so sorry to hear about Dr.Peter Holliday. May
you'll find comfort in all the wonderful memories left behind by him.
Take care
Dilani A. Silva
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Dear Marie,
I am saddened to hear of your father-in-law's
tragic death. It must be quite a shock. Sudden deaths can be even
harder than extended illnesses, because you have no time to prepare for
the end. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
I am also glad we have regained contact.
Let me know how it is going.
Love,
Hugh Janney
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Lindsay, Our family was saddened by the loss of Dr.
Pete. We will always remember him as a kind and gentle dentist
over the past 40 years.
With our sympathy,
Lou Bailey, Al Bailey, and Steve Bailey
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Our prayers and thoughts
are with you and your family. We will miss a truly fine
gentleman.
Strud
and Sue Nash
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Dear
Lindsay, Marie, Faira,
I just
learned of your father's death. I understand the shock
your family must be feeling, having experienced my
sister's untimely death 3 years ago. Words cannot effectively
express our sympathy and love for you and your entire family at
this time. Please know that each of you are in our thoughts and
prayers. May you find peace.....
Cheryl,
Dru, and Abby
Cheryl M. Crumbley
Financial Analyst
Empire Financial
Services, Inc.
121 Executive Parkway
Milledgeville, GA 31061
478.453.9415
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Dear Lindsay,
As a
leader over the past 20+ years in the many struggles to
preserve and protect Macon’s
nationally significant cultural and natural treasures, and the City’s
quality of life, you were always your father’s son - kind, persistent,
meticulous, generous, determined. May his
gentle spirit live on in your continuing efforts,
which unselfishly benefit this and future generations. Our
thoughts are with you, Marie, Faira and your extended family.
Sylvia Flowers
Master Ranger,
Retired
National Park
Service
Ocmulgee
National Monument
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Dr. Holliday a.k.a. G-daddy, to me, was an amazing man I
learned so much
from. My fondest memories of G-daddy were gazing at the
stars together
while he taught me astronomical things, walking down the
paths at his
house, washing his car, and learning how to drive from him.
G-daddy
touched my heart in a very special way and also the hearts
of my friends
who had met him. I love G-daddy and will miss him
tremendously, but he
wil be remembered for the way he lived, not how he died. R.I.P.
- Mary Lindsay Collins
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Dear Lindsay, Marie, Mrs. Holliday and family,
We were shocked and heartbroken when my brother
Scott, who lives in Macon, called to tell us of this tragic loss.
We have loved your family for so many years. I have such fond
memories of seeing our parents reminisce and laugh at dental meetings
throughout the years.
My Dad moved to an assisted living facility in
Statesboro in November. I am going over to share this sad
news with him this afternoon. He and your Dad belonged to a
generation of dentists that loved their profession and served their
patients with the highest level of care. You and Joe have had the
rare opportunity and privilege to practice with and learn from two of
the masters of dentistry.
This world has lost a truly great man, but it
gives me comfort to think of my Mother and Dr. Holliday greeting each
other in heaven. What a wonderful reunion they are having!
Please know that Joe, Dad and I will keep your
family in our prayers. May you feel the peace and comfort
that only Christ can give.
With love,
Jan Rackley Griffin
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Dear Lindsay,
I am
sorry to learn of your father’s death. It’s always very difficult
to lose one’s parents, as I know from personal experience. Please
accept my sincere condolences on this sad occasion.
Respectfully,
John
Pattan
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A special man
With the sudden death of Dr. P.O. Holliday Jr., Macon and Bibb
County have lost a very special gentlemen. The mark of a life well
lived is in how a person is remembered by those on which he made a
lasting impression.
I first met Dr. P.O. in 1979 after moving to Macon and in need
of a dentist. He was a most capable, remarkable, and gentle man who was
tops in the dental profession. He will be greatly missed by his family,
friends, and patients.
Harold Lemley
Macon
Posted on Tue, Jan. 23, 2007
http://www.macon.com/mld/macon/news/editorial/letters/16520665.htm
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My heart goes out to your family at this time of tragic loss.
Our community has lost a very fine gentleman indeed.
You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Carl
Hunt Hays III
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Lindsay, I was so shocked and sorry to learn of your
father's death. I know
you were very close and that he will be much missed in the
community as in
your family. You are in my thoughts and I wish you strength
during this
difficult time.
Sincerely,
Heather Duncan
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DEAR LINDSAY:
"PETE"
WAS THE EPITOME OF CALMNESS, KINDNESS, GENTLENESS.
BACK IN THE '60'S, HE DID A ROOT CANAL ON MY WIFE AT 2:AM WHEN HE WAS
LOCATED ACROSS FROM
OLD WESLEYAN COLLEGE. HE TOOK CARE OF OUR DENTAL NEEDS FROM '58
WHEN WE MOVED HERE
TO THE TIME HE PARTLY RETIRED (BUT KEPT WORKING PART-TIME) AND
YOU TOOK OVER OUR DENTAL
NEEDS
(IN THE SAME MANNER AS HE).
I'M THANKFUL FOR THE PRIVILEGE TWICE RECENTLY TO GO BACK AND
VISIT WITH HIM IN HIS OFFICE
WHILE YOU WERE REPAIRING A CROWN OF BETTY'S (MY WIFE) WHICH HAD
BROKEN OFF AND YOU HAD
WORKED HER INTO YOUR SCHEDULE (TYPICAL).
YOU
SURE HAVE A LOT OF YOUR DAD'S WONDERFUL QUALITIES.
WE'RE SO SORRY FOR YOUR AND THE FAMILY'S LOSS.
A.
B. BRINKLEY,
MD
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Lindsay,
My family & I would
like to express our sincere condolences to you & your family. I`m
sure you know how well respected your father was. You are in our
thoughts & prayers. Sincerely,
.........Sammy Deep & Family
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Dear
Lindsay, I was saddened to hear about your Dad. I went to Peter's
this morning and then came by your office, but didn't want to disturb
you. It must have been a terrible shock to your Mom and
Faith. Daddy and I were amongst his first patients and I've
always enjoyed seeing him either personally or professionally. He
was the best. I can't be with you tonight, but I'll be there
tomorrow.
Please tell the family my thoughts and prayers are with all of
you.
Sincerely, Carson Flournoy
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Sympathy, love and prayers.
Lois and Kenneth Martin
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Dear Lindsay,
What a nice tribute to such a
nice man!
We were
all very saddened when we heard the news of Dr. Pete's
death. It's a hard thing to accept when someone dies
suddenly. It's even harder when it is someone like your dad,
who embraced life like he did by the way he lived and cared
for himself. He was very special to Mom, Dad and me.
I
recall just recently, when I came by your office, seeing your dad's
truck and hoping that he was in the lab so I could
say hello. He was there and it made my day a little
brighter.
I am
sure he is proud of you and your staff by the way you have conducted
business this difficult week. Dr. Pete will surely be missed.
Sincerely,
Jim Stallings
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Dear Lindsay, Marie and Faira,
John and I are very saddened to hear
about the tragic loss of your father. Mary Gatti called me with
to let us know about your father and another loss of my friend, B. J.
Cain. So John and I have both of your families in our hearts and
prayers.
John and Betty Schaefer
Datil, NM
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TO the Holliday Family:
Dad and I just learned of the sudden and unexpected death of
Dr. Pete. We
are just in shock. Dad, especially, is just distraught at
Pete's passing.
They have been friends for many, many years. Pete was, also,
the dentist to
my Dad, Judge Joe Patterson, Jr. and to my late Mom, Alice
Pauline Justice
Patterson, and to me as long as I lived in Macon. We send to
you our
heart-felt and sincere condolences at this very sad time.
The entire
Holliday family is in our thoughts and prayers. Please let
us know if we can
do anything for you. Dr. Pete was a wonderful, kind, gentle
man who shall be
missed terribly by all who knew him personally and
profesionally.He was
"one-in-a-million"! We shall always remember him quite
fondly.
With deepest sympathy and friendship,
Judge Joe Patterson, Jr.
and daughter, Jo Alice Patterson Welton and grandson,
Patrick Joseph Welton
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Dear Lindsay and your family,
I just heard about the tragedy in your family and I wanted to offer my
sincerest condolences for you and your family. Please know that
you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
With my sympathy,
Jill Franklin
(Formerly Environment Georgia)
NH PIRG campus organizer
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I've been lucky enough to have
known Pete Holliday since way back when he owned a Porsche 911, and
have had the pleasure of bicycling with him. In September 1984
Pete and several of us cycle-camped the length of the Skyline Drive and
Blue Ridge Parkway (some 640 miles) from north to south in 10
days. Here are a few excerpts from my journal about that trip,
which Pete really enjoyed:
"Entertainment was provided by
Pete's circus-riding antics. His new bicycle had a triple chain
ring, but the front derailleur wasn't properly adjusted, and it
wouldn't shift from the middle ring to the small using the shift
lever. But Pete figured out that he could bend down and with his
right hand nudge the chain from the middle ring to the inner one, while
at the same time steering with his left hand, the bike wildly gyrating,
usually swooping leftward into the oncoming traffic lane, at which time
Pete would peek up, realize he was about to depart the pavement, and
twist sharply further leftward, making a complete loop around and
heading back in the general direction of the correct lane..."
"Pete was an early riser, used
to getting up at 5 am every day at home, and when he'd awaken we'd
start hearing zippers unZZZZZZZZipping his sleeping bag, then
unZZZZZZZipping the fly netting, then unZZZZZZZipping the outside tent
door, before he could walk to the bathroom. We knew when he got
back because the Zipper parade was performed again, in reverse order,
but adding a tent window unZZZZZZZipping and several unZZZZZZippings of
various pannier bag pockets as Pete searched for something..."
"Every morning Pete walked
around the campsite and woke us all up at 5:59, except one morning he
woke me at 5:50 saying "Don, is today the day you wanted me to wake you
up 10 minues earlier?" It wasn't..."
Pete contributed immensely to
our joy of that bicycling trip, and it was clear no one enjoyed it more
than he did.
Bob Jacoby and I drove down to
Macon from time to time to have lunch with Pete, December 8th of last
month being our most recent visit. We'll miss him.
Don Trantow
Buford, GA
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Lindsay, Lucy and family,
When I think of your dad, gentleness, quality, and
ethics immediately come to mind. I have to share a couple of
episodes that contributed to my going to Holliday Dental for over
45 years.
When I was a child, I hated going to the dentist and
constantly complained about it. Finally, my mother changed
dentists, and we began going to Dr. Pete Holliday. I never
complained again. It always amazed me that he was aware of the
slightest flick of an eye or facial muscle. Dr. Pete would stop
what he was doing and ask if it hurt. Then, he would take
whatever means necessary to ensure that I felt no further pain.
After I married, Horace was stationed in Biloxi,
Mississippi. I began going to a dentist there. One of the
first comments from that dentist was that the previous dental work that
had been done was of the highest quality. Then, the
dentist recommended extensive additional dental work including
numerous crowns. I went home and called Dr. Holliday. He
looked at my dental records and advised that the work was not
necessary. I never went to another dentist again (until Lindsay
began practicing). I would see Dr. Holliday on our visits to
Macon. I always appreciated the fact that Dr. Pete never
recommended unnecessary dental procedures.
My children grew up going to the dentist with the Hollidays,
first Dr. Pete, then Lindsay. Today two of them return from New
York and Connecticutt for their dental appointments here. The
McSwain family recognizes that Lindsay learned gentleness, quality, and
ethics from his father. What wonderful attributes to pass on
to your child!
Your family's loss is a loss to our community and the dental
profession. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Horace, Gloria, Ginny, Suzanne, and Lauren McSwain
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Carolyn and I will miss
“Pete”. He was our dentist over 43 years. So kind and
gentle. And Lindsay is a lot like that.
Jerry and Carolyn Chalker
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Dear Lindsay,
Mary Anne and I, like all of Dr. Pete Holliday's
patients, benefited from his gentle, wise, and immensely competent
work. It makes us happy to think of how joyful Dr. Pete will be
to watch over your work at Holliday Dental. You and your siblings
and all of your children will continue to provide him so much pleasure
in the years to come.
May God bless each of you and your mother,
Tom Richardson
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My mother emailed me with the news yesterday - so very
sad. I have been thinking all day today about my dentist, Dr.
Holliday. I think I started going to him somewhere around
1961. He was one of the few constant memories in my life outside
of my family - same gentle voice and manner, same location. I
cannot imagine what you all are going through. Words are not
enough........
Terri Fluker
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Lindsay and family and office
family,
I was shocked and so saddened to
read the terrible news of the accident. My first thoughts were
that he was such a kind and gentle man. Dr. Pete pulled my first baby
tooth and I am 57 years old! He was always my family's dentist
(and then
Lindsay when he came into the practice). Even when we
lived elsewhere, we came back to Macon to Dr. Pete.
Dr. Pete left quite a
legacy- a wonderful family and friends who will carry on the work of
the many causes dear to him. That is the best tribute of
all.
Sybil Roberts Willingham
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Dear Holliday Family,
I want to express my deepest smpathy to the Holliday family
in the lost of Dr Pete. It was such a tragic
lost. I was one of Dr. Pete's patients for over 30
years and he was an excellent dentist. He was such
a kind, gentle and caring person. He will surely be missed
by all. My thought and prayers are with
you and his staff.
Sincerely,
Marsha McElhenney
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Hi. Sorry and shocked to hear about your dad.
Missed telling you that Sunday at church. Will be there this
wk. You have been in my thoughts.
Sincerely,
James Vandiver
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To the Holliday Families: Our prayers are with
you during your time of sorrow. Dr. Holliday III has
been our family Dr. for numerous years. We love
him. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be
comforted (Mat.5:4).
Behula Fleming & Family
Dorothy Downing & Family
Betty Liggins & Family
Carol Martin-Buck & Family
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Dear Lindsay and Marie and family --
Your dad was one of the kindest, gentlest people I've
known. I was fortunate to have known him pretty much all my life
because of his association with my Uncle Jimmy and my father. In
later years, we always had a nice visit when he made his weekly trips
by the garage. I know he loved his family. He lived his
life according to his beliefs, and was an inspiration. Over all
these years, I never heard him say an unkind word about anyone. The
number of lives he touched was evident by the crowd at the
visitation. He'll be missed by us all.
Suzanne and I have the entire Holliday family in our
thoughts and prayers.
John D. Cassidy
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Dear Holliday Family,
I am so sorry
about your great loss. Dr Pete was my dentist since I moved to
Macon. He was so kind and gentle that I did not consider changing
to another. I will miss him greatly. I just cannot put into words
how sorry I feel about this tragedy. Such a good, kind man must
be in heaven but that is not much comfort when he has been taken away
from you in such a terrible fashion.
I wish for you some peace.
Love betsy robinson
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I was so sorry to hear about
your dad. Please accept my deepest condolences.
-- Charles E. Richardson
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I am not going to dwell on the sorrow of losing Pete
Holliday. I am not going to morn or despair over the lose of Pete
Holliday. Instead, I am going to dwell on the joyous moments, hours and
days that I have spent with Pete Holliday.
Whether we were bicycling or having lunch, I will always
remember his friendly smile, I will always remember his gentleness, I
will always remember his kindness. I hope I can inheret these great
qualities from Pete Holiday so that I can be like him. I hope I am
a better person because I knew Pete Holliday.
I could write and tell several joyous and fun-filled bicycle
ride stories that Pete and I shared. But I am not going too because I
want to be selfish and keep those great times to myself so I can
remember all the good times we shared.
There is a story about Pete having lunch and in walks a
mushroom and asks Pete if he can buy him a drink. Pete says you are
only a mushroom. The mushroom says, "You are correct, but I am a fun
guy".
Do not grive over the lose of Pete Holliday. Do not morn
over the lose of Pete Holliday. Pete Holiday was a fun-guy.
Be thank full we knew Pete Holliday as long as we did.
bob jacoby
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Dr. Holliday lived right
across
the street from my home in Macon. He was a good friend of my folks for
many years! And me also. He had a Porsche like mine for many years. The
first picture of him in China shows a Hallicrafters shortwave radio that
he loaned me when I was a surgery patient at Warm Springs about 1950.
The rifle in the picture is a 1903A3 springfield serial# 3336219 that I
swapped him one of my dads dental chairs for about 1952. Dr. Holliday
was killed by a speeding car while getting his morning paper a few feet
from my folks mail box .
Our dad was president of the Central District Dental
Society when Dr. Holliday was Secretary. The web site info. was sent to
me by Harold Griffin, a friend who attended his relatives wedding to one
of the Hollidays recently..
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