To the Hooley family,
I worked with Cliff for the final six years of his time as President at UCFS and wanted to send my condolences to his family.
I didn't know you all as I live in Australia but I spoke with Cliff regularly and in the times we met he always struck me as being a true gentleman, sensitive, caring and loving.
On behalf of my family, I wish to extend a hand of friendship to you at this difficult time.
May your cherished memories live with you always.
This poem I wrote seems fitting:-
The butterfly and breeze –
The minstrel and the web –
Enjoy the laughter
And the warmth his smile brings.
Please don’t be sad that day
When passing comes to be –
Sardonically bestow
On what his time had come to mean.
Owen Tilley and family