www.pacificparanormal.com

http://www.pacificparanormal.com/images/glenn2.mov

enjoy

Poor Glenn.  The slow motion part was awesome.

I freaking LOVE Brian Miller's laugh on that video...it's freaking HILARIOUS!

Quote from: PPI Dave on June 27, 2008, 01:13:53 AM
I freaking LOVE Brian Miller's laugh on that video...it's freaking HILARIOUS!

Dude, that was so hard to keep my composure... I saw Ellie standing there and Glenn didn't notice her. When he turned around and jumped out of his seat I just lost it.  ;D I haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Thank you guys! The scary look on Ellie's face is classic. The video is awesome! ;D

I don't know if I laughed more at the look on Ellie's face, Glenn's reaction, or Brian just busting up!

How long had you been back there Ellie and how did you get there without Glenn even noticing you?  I'm calling you "Stealth Woman" from now on!

Too friggin funny. 

It is with deep regret and a heavy heart that I must inform you all of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Glenn Pitcher. I received a call this morning from Glenn's family informing me of this terrible loss.

Although Glenn appeared to be recovering from the surgery, in the end it proved too much for him. He suffered cardiac arrest early this morning and the doctors were unable to revive him. I wish I could tell you more, but I don't know more than this. I am finding this incredibly difficult to write, but I promised to let everyone know. The family said they would keep us informed regarding services and other arrangements. I will update everyone as this information becomes availalble.

Please keep Missy and Kimmy in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Brian

Words escape me.
This came out of nowhere.
What a Monday :'(

  . . . :'( :'( :'(


I am so truly sorry .. He is definitely going to be missed.  Please let his family know, that myself and my family are sending them our deepest sympathies and prayers.
xoxo~Shell

Glenn was a wonderful human being. He was a man of honor, integrity, and deep devotion to those he loved, which was basically everyone in his life.  He was a loving soul, a forgiving soul and would do anything for anyone.   I cannot fathom why God takes the good ones.  I will never know and will never understand.  Glenn was such an incredible friend and confidant to all who knew him.  We have lost an amazing friend, a brother, but heaven has gained an angel. 

Lost for words :(

So am I.

I wish I had a few words of comfort to share, but I have been unable to find any. This is such a shock to all of us. So sudden and unexpected. Speaking to Glenn's family this morning was so painful. I can only imagine what Missy and Kimmy are going through.

I hope this doesn't seem too flippant at a time like this, but does anyone know if Glenn filled out that affidavit? If there was anyone with the willpower to say hello from beyond, it would be Glenn.

No, I never receive one from Glenn. 

I keep starting and stopping things I want to say about Glenn.  This is another one of those times.

Brigham,

Yeah Brigham, I think you're right. Glenn is definitely a determined spirit. But right now probably isn't the best time for paranormal investigations. Glenn's passing was as subtle as a whisper but had the effect of a meteorite slamming into a medium sized town. Right now there are pieces everywhere and shellshocked survivors just trying to get their bearings. I know things will get better, but this one is clearly going to take some time.

I'm not suggesting a seance at his funeral. I just think in the future we might keep a look out for evidence.

I'm sorry if I seem a little insensitive. I'm kinda numb right now, so it's hard for me to tell.

Quote from: PPI Brigham on March 02, 2009, 09:57:50 PM
I'm not suggesting a seance at his funeral. I just think in the future we might keep a look out for evidence.

I'm sorry if I seem a little insensitive. I'm kinda numb right now, so it's hard for me to tell.

Don't worry Brigham. I know you weren't suggesting a seance or anything like that. I think the next few days are going to be filled with us stepping all over our words trying to say what we mean and trying to hear past our grief to try and understand what others are saying. We are all handling this in our own way. Some of us probably going back and forth between sorrow and shock; some of us just staying in shock. My comment wasn't meant to make you think I considered you insensitive. You're fine.

Brigham, Stop. I understand you mean well. I know that you're trying to be comforting. But, your words are not having your intended effect. Let them find their own comfort. I feel like we're both intruding. Please, everybody: know that we're here in support, and that we both liked Glenn very much.

Brenna and Brigham,

You guys are in no way intruding. Personally, I always enjoy listening to Brenna chew Brigham out on the forum even though I know full you are both like a room apart :). It cheers me up for some reason ;).

You are both a huge part of this team and your support will be greatly appreciated.

Jason

Quote from: Shellshock on March 02, 2009, 05:10:39 PM
  . . . :'( :'( :'(


I am so truly sorry .. He is definitely going to be missed.  Please let his family know, that myself and my family are sending them our deepest sympathies and prayers.
xoxo~Shell

Thank you so much for your sentiments Shell. It's very thoughtful of you and much appreciated.

Jason

Hi PPI, I know this particular moment is so extremely intense with all the emotions one could possibly muster up right now. I'm in a huge fog myself. I've known Glenn for the last 4+ years of his and my life. We started PPI together along with Brian Johnson, Elleicia Glidewell Karl Sherlock and Tony Smith, and when Karl called me today to tell me this devastating news I just didn't know how to react...I didn't know what to say...I didn't want this to be real! There are a lot of regrets, a lot of laughs, a lot of EVERY sort of emotion I have ever felt in my life mixed with others I have never felt... all hitting me at once today/tonight! I have been visiting Glenn in the hospital as well as all of you for the past month and I will always remember the last time I visited him most of all. Ellie, Karl and myself were all there by his side and he said "I'm so glad we're all in the same room talking again" and I didn't think much of it until today. Glenn and I were supposed to go have a nice seafood dinner once he returned home from the hospital...I was looking forward to it SO much! There were times during the infancy of PPI where I would IM Glenn with concerns about the success of PPI and the future of PPI. I was ready to throw in the towl and give it all up...but Glenn's reassuring words kept us trucking along "Give it time Dave...all will be great!" and he was so RIGHT ON about that. Karl called me today at work and informed me about what had happened this morning....He called around 1:30pm and I couldn't cope at work. My boss had to send me home. I came home and immediately started watching tapes from some old PPI investigations. I popped in one tape in particular that was from the time Johnson, Glenn, Johnsons friend and I all went to the U.S.S. Midway, then another one from Oceanside...then another one from Hunter's Steakhouse...then another one from San Ysidro Storage....I can't express how deeply saddened I am, how much loss I feel, how much regret I feel....like i said..I'm in a HUGE fog right now....I wrote something...I had to write a little something to try and let myself get accustomed to this loss. I wanted to share it with you all here at PPI because I know he's touched us all the same way if not similar ways!

Here it is...it's called "goodbye"

goodbye...

goodbye my friend, you have shown me so much about how we should live...
goodbye my friend, you have taught us to always think positive....

goodbye my friend, you have demonstrated so much heart and soul...
goodbye my friend, your presence will be missed by us all...

goodbye my friend, we have been through so much...
goodbye my friend, you'll have no idea how many of us you've touched...

goodbye my friend, we miss you now more than ever...
goodbye my friend, we will remember you now and forever...

goodbye my friend, may you rest in peace for eternity...

goodbye my friend...

goodbye Glenn.


I am in no way a poet, and I don't do any sort of creative writing at all...so I apologize if this is corny to you, but it's very important for me to share it with you all. The last few weeks of my membership/presidency of PPI there was so much confusion and to this VERY day it is not 100% clear from either party who said what and what was said by who....but one thing is for certain!! That s**t is not important anymore, and hasn't been important for months! I will miss Glenn every day! I will remember him every day! Unfortunately I don't know half of you, but that is not important at all right now...Glenn is someone we all had in common, and he will be missed SO F***ING much!

Good night everyone! I hope to someday meet you all! Until then, please take care of yourselves and practice peace and love with everyone you meet! Life is way too short for regrets!

David Walters,
EX-President of PPI

I'm in shock.  This was never expected.  I kept expecting to hear from him on the forum.  The other day I was wondering how he was doing.  Please give my regards to his family.  Unbelievable!!

I just wanted to share this little clip with you all. This was taken in Oceanside a few years ago. Brian Johnson, Glenn and myself were teamed up this particular night. I've been watching tapes all night long and this one seriously stood out to me. A FAST internet connection is required in order to view!

http://www.scparanormal.com/images/GoodbyeGlenn2.mov

Brenna and Brigham, thank you both so much for your kind words and thoughts. You are not intruding on our grief; on the contrary, you are valued members of our family and we need you now more than ever. Jason said it best when he said we will all be stepping on our words trying to say what we are feeling. No worries. We will get through this together.

Thank you for your kind words and thoughts Dave. We are all struggling with our emotions and don't know what to say at this time. We are all in shock and disbelief. Your poem was not corny at all.

Jason, thank you for helping us make sense of what we're feeling and trying to express. You have helped us more than you can possibly know.

Linda, it was such a shock for all of us. Glenn was making great strides in his recovery. The last thing any of us expected was to have such a bombshell dropped on us. Glenn was one of the kindest, most forgiving people I have every had the honor to know. He was so kind and full of grace. He had a heart of gold, and his passing has left a huge hole in our hearts. We miss him very much.

Everybody please keep Missy and Kimmy in your thoughts and prayers.

Brian

The reality of it is hitting me today, I have to be honest.  Shock yesterday, unrelenting grief today.  I feel such horrible pain for Missy and Kimmy, and I feel everyone else's loss among us almost as keenly as I feel my own.  I'm even writing this through tears right now.  How to go on?  How to imagine getting together in future without Glenn?  How to imagine PPI going on without him?  Of course, it will, and we will, but . . . for now I feel like everywhere I turn I'm staring into dark corner.

One thing I do know is that Glenn felt very, very strongly about us being family.  I'm not one to wax sentimental about family:  I know it has as much dysfunction as it does joys.  And calling a group of unrelated people "a family" is an old cliche, and often nothing but rhetoric for group cohesion.  But, in this case, I genuinely do feel like I've lost a brother--closer in ways than my actual brother.  Glenn and I were both caregivers to our spouses, and when things were going badly at home, I always knew he needed to talk about it because he would ask me, "So, how's Max?"  It was code for "Karl, I'm having a caregiver's meltdown, and I need to vent.  Please ask me how Missy is doing so I can talk."  And, of course, I would, and I'd do the same with him when I needed.  At the same time, I was always amazed by his dedication to anything he was involved with--total devotion to his family; total dedication to PPI; complete and total involvement in his job.  In fact, he had been taking classes this past year to receive certification for expertise in tech security, which he hoped would lead to a better job so he could take care of his family.  It was something he dedicated long hours and weeks of study in preparation to pass those tests.  Amazing.

I was always proud of Glenn for the kind of person he was--never judgmental; always caring; always genuine--and the kind of person he hoped to become.  And, in turn, I always wanted to make Glenn proud of me for and my contributions to this group.  Funny.  I'm four years older than Glenn, but I still thought of him in a lot of ways as though he were an older brother.  I can only say now what others have already said:  my heart is genuinely breaking.

As more information comes to light about services and donations, you can be sure they'll be announced here. 

Thanks Karl, Brian M, Dave, Brian J, Jason, Tracy, Brenna, Brigham and all who cared about Glenn.
Your posts were very thoughtful and spoke very highly of a man who was a good friend to us all.
I wish I had been able to know Glenn longer.
I will always remember him as a Big Man with a Big Heart who had soul that was Bigger still.
We all meet people along the way who teach us things about life. Glenn was one of them.
From what I see, Caring about Family and Friends is the lesson that Glenn reminded us about and to cherish the time you have with them.
One day they are here.....the next day they are gone.

I will have more to write pertaining to the circumstances of Glenn's passing; Glenn's wife and I had a rather difficult talk about it today.  Also, there should be more info next time I speak with her.  A short time after my call, Missy and her father were scheduled to meet with the hospital about an autopsy, and the results of that meeting (as well as the autopsy, later in the week) will be shared with us once they come back.  However, for now, this is as much as I can bring myself to write.  I had a very tearful time of it with Missy, and I just want to make sure I convey all the facts coherently.  Thanks for your patience, everyone.  Meanwhile, I can share the following.

A "Celebration of Life" ceremony will be held in Glenn's honor, tentatively March 14, 2:30 p.m., at Community Church of Poway.  A reception will follow immediately afterward.  Attendance is open to members of Glenn and Missy's church, employees of Medimpact, and members of the extended PPI community (including SCP, TAPS West, and people who knew Glenn who worked with these groups).

Anyone who wants to speak at the ceremony, or include special remembrances for the casket, should let the family know in advance.  Glenn will be dressed in cozy flannels and blue jeans, and his wishes were that people attend in bright, festive colors.  Flowers should, likewise, be brightly colored and fragrant flowers (such as roses), but please no carnations.  Glenn's express wishes are that no one wear dark or otherwise somber attire.

After the "Celebration of Life" ceremony, Glenn will be cremated, and one small ceremony for extended family and friends will be conducted in Poway.  (I'm not sure which cemetery.  I'll try to find that out next time I talk with Missy.)  Then, another private ceremony for Missy and Kimmy will be held at Big Bear Lake to spread the remainder of Glenn's ashes.

A fund for Kimmy has been set up by Glenn's employers at Washington Mutual Bank, and anyone wishing to contribute to it may go into any branch and ask to donate to the account under Kimberly Pitcher (Account No. 4942145544).  You don't need the account number, but it's there in case there are any problems).  Cheques can also be written out to the account.  Further questions about helping Kimmy can be directed to Missy's parents, Noel and Grace Goodell [Sp?], 858-487-3398.

Thanks for the info and details Karl. Thank you.

Quote from: SCP_Dave on March 03, 2009, 07:32:56 PM
Thanks for the info and details Karl. Thank you.

It's no problem, Dave.  Providing information seems like the only thing I can do to feel of any use right now.  Otherwise, I just have this unrelenting and grinding feeling of futility.

Anyway, here's Part 2 of yesterday's post.  I'll try to relay as much of Missy's explanation as I can concerning Glenn's last hours. 

Missy was with him the night before and talking about his upcoming transfer and rehab, then kissed him goodnight at around 9:30 and returned home.  During the next hour, his nursing staff checked with him about managing his pain, using the customary 1 to 10 scale.  Glenn's pain was a 7, which is about what it has been.  Sometime during the night, however (I think she said 1:30), a nurse asked him again how his pain levels were.  Oddly, Glenn stated that they were at 2, a very low level.  The nurse thought it was unusual that Glenn would have so little pain, and was going to administer the medication, but Glenn refused it, and said, "I don't think I'm going to need it." 

At every juncture in Glenn's hospitalization, Glenn had the right to refuse treatment of any kind--including the operation that initially saved his life. So, the taking of pain medication was a similar arrangement.  (In fact, not only do I remember Glenn saying he had come to the decision, himself, that it was time to move forward with the surgery, but I also clearly recall that Glenn was using a self-delivery system of pain meds.)  Per Glenn's wishes, the nurse turned off the pain med delivery system.  At 4:35 a.m., Glenn's vitals stopped, and a Code Blue was called in to revive him, but obviously without success.  Missy was contacted soon after by Glenn's doctor, who broke the news to her in a somewhat callously straightforward manner; she feels the doctor might have thought something suspicious happened, but of course did not offer any actual theories.  This is why, however, an autopsy had been scheduled.  Glenn was a registered organ donor, and Missy was contacted about this, but organ donation had to be postponed until after the autopsy is performed.

Right now, no one seems to understand why the fatal heart attack occurred.  Glenn was recovering, and the doctors very clearly said that his heart was in good enough condition to undergo the surgery.  So, why would it have failed him suddenly?  What went wrong?  Missy feels that Glenn somehow knew he was passing and refused the medication for those reasons.  There is some chance that medical malpractice is involved, but right now, Missy explained, she feels so vulnerable and is in so much emotional pain that she has to try to stay optimistic that it was just his time.  She and her father met with the hospital late yesterday afternoon (4:45 p.m.) to discuss the autopsy plans, and I believe Missy's parents are looking out for her and will handle any legal matters that may arise.  I did try to broach the topic of malpractice and litigation for Kimmy's welfare, but backed down from it very quickly.

And then there's Kimmy.  Kimmy's favorite aunt has come in to town to take care of her and do the lion's share of consoling her.  She's having as difficult a time wrapping her head around this as you would expect a 9-year-old to.  (I confess, I'm having a hard time grasping it.)  She keeps asking her mother, "Why can't they fix Daddy's heart?"  and "Can't he come back?"  It makes me sob even to write it.  All in all, it's going to take some time for her to get used to the idea--all of us, actually.  But, I just cannot imagine the horrible pain Missy is going through having to try to comfort her daughter.  Missy and Kimmy were making plans for a "Welcome Home" party for Glenn.  And the news came.

I guess that's all I know for now.  I asked Missy what we could do to help, and she seemed just grateful that we were calling her and talking.  Her church pastor has been making visits to support and console her, and family, of course, is there to help as well.  As you might expect, she's a lost soul at the moment.  She must be terrified and grief-stricken all at once.  I'm sure she'd appreciate a kind word, if you have the strength and the wherewithal to call her, or you want to send her something, here's the info:

Missy Pitcher
12753 Via Sombras
Poway, CA 92064
(858) 312-6764

Just make sure you introduce yourself as one of Glenn's PPI friends.  She didn't cognize who I was at first, and she felt a little embarrassed when she figured it out five or ten minutes into our conversation.   Needless to say, her mind right now is elsewhere, else-when.  I promised to call her later in the week to discuss the autopsy results.  I guess I'll write more then.

I wanted to post my sadness and condolences for the Pitcher & PPI family and friends. I did not know Glenn personaly but had the honor of meeting him twice when he came out to my home with the PPI family to do investigations. He impressed me with his kindness and concern for my family. He truely cared what my family was going through and wanted to help anyway he could. He was very professional and knew what he was talking about. I did not know the impact he had on me until I heard the news of his passing. People come and go in your life and it's people like Glenn that leave that everlasting impression in your heart. RIP Glenn. I know you are in a better place.     

Thank you to all who have visited recently to publicly offer your condolences on the passing of our dear friend.  Your kind words and your support during this time have not gone unnoticed, even though we haven't been able to respond to each and every condolence.  We're currently working to put together a tribute to Glenn, that will likely appear on the home page of PPI as well as on our PPI MySpace.  However, right now, despite our strength of purpose, we're struggling to rise above our own dispirited feelings of loss to put together that tribute in a timely manner.  Nonetheless, all your good thoughts and your sympathetic words are greatly appreciated, and demonstrate why Glenn treasured our extended family of PPI members as much as we do.  Thank you for standing by us during this tragic loss.

I just realized glenn was younger than my parents. Just a kid. :(
*group hugs*

Quote from: PPI Brigham on March 06, 2009, 03:44:31 AM
I just realized glenn was younger than my parents. Just a kid. :(
*group hugs*

He was definitely a kid at heart.  :)

Dave shared some of his photos last night.  I know Miller has some wonderful pics of Glenn, too.  I hope we can post more of these on the site.  This detail of one of the photos, though, really struck me as having captured something quintessentially "Glenn."  I'm not sure why; it just does. :)

I posted this in the PPI myspace page but thought I'd post it here....    I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Glenn Pitcher.

To Glenn, family and friends:

Glenn, I wish I could have met you personally. I enjoyed the intelligent discussions and your sense of humor that resonated in the PPI forums. You will be missed... till we meet again, on the other side brother.  My condolences and prayers respectfully go out to Glenn Pitcher's family, PPI and friends.

Sincerely,
John

I really like this pic here...this was a great night actually at the Steakhouse in Oceanside.

(http://www.scparanormal.com/images/Glenn/IMG_1231.JPG)

left to right is Brian Johnson, Jack, me, then of course...Glenn

Quote from: PPI Karl on March 06, 2009, 12:36:49 PM
Dave shared some of his photos last night.  I know Miller has some wonderful pics of Glenn, too.  I hope we can post more of these on the site.  This detail of one of the photos, though, really struck me as having captured something quintessentially "Glenn."  I'm not sure why; it just does. :)

I'm pretty sure I blinded him with that shot Karl. I seem to remember not warning about the "flash" and then hearing a comment from Glenn about how he'd never be able to see the same again.

Quote from: SCP_Dave on March 06, 2009, 01:06:02 PM

Quote from: PPI Karl on March 06, 2009, 12:36:49 PM
Dave shared some of his photos last night.  I know Miller has some wonderful pics of Glenn, too.  I hope we can post more of these on the site.  This detail of one of the photos, though, really struck me as having captured something quintessentially "Glenn."  I'm not sure why; it just does. :)

I'm pretty sure I blinded him with that shot Karl. I seem to remember not warning about the "flash" and then hearing a comment from Glenn about how he'd never be able to see the same again.

Well, probably for the very same reason, you captured him in an unexpected, unrehearsed moment where he looks inquisitive, intelligent and slightly amused all at once.

I like the buzz in that Oceanside photo a lot.  Just a good energy.

This was a group picture taken on the night of our first investigation of 2009 -- on January 3rd, in Ontario, CA. Glenn really liked this picture and he posted it on our new website, which we have not yet launched. I thought I would share it with you all here.

(http://pacificparanormal.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2098.0;attach=667)

This was taken that same night.

(http://pacificparanormal.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2098.0;attach=671)

Quote from: PPI Brian M on March 06, 2009, 02:28:08 PM
This was taken that same night.

(http://pacificparanormal.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2098.0;attach=671)

I love this pic utterly.  There's no hiding Glenn's true personality here.  This one really makes me smile. :D

Both pics are great pics. I LOVE the group shot!

Hi Dave,

Here's one I found of you and Glenn on the Star of India last June:

(http://pacificparanormal.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2098.0;attach=673)

Oh wow, that's a good candid pic right there. I like it a lot! Do you guys still have the video of ellie scaring the poop out of Glenn?

No. I can't seem to find it in any of my files. But this picture was taken a minute after the "big scare":

(http://pacificparanormal.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2098.0;attach=675)

Quote from: johnny on March 06, 2009, 01:01:34 PM
I posted this in the PPI myspace page but thought I'd post it here....    I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Glenn Pitcher.

To Glenn, family and friends:

Glenn, I wish I could have met you personally. I enjoyed the intelligent discussions and your sense of humor that resonated in the PPI forums. You will be missed... till we meet again, on the other side brother.  My condolences and prayers respectfully go out to Glenn Pitcher's family, PPI and friends.

Sincerely,
John

Thank you, Johnny. Your condolences are greatly appreciated. We are all struggling with this, and every post of sympathy helps us more than you will ever know. We will be sure to share your condolences with Glenn's family.

Again, thanks

Brian

I am truly sorry that I haven't posted anything in this thread, but I just haven't had the strength to bring myself to write anything. I have been struggling with pain and numbness for the majority of this week. Glenn was my best friend and one of the best men I have known in my life. He was always there when I needed him even if it was just to bullshit. He always had my back. To me he was much more than a friend he was also my brother. I will miss him terribly.

Thank you all for your well wishes and photos of Glenn. I will also try to post some of my photos.

Also if you have any other photos of Glenn investigating, please e-mail them to me. I am working on a project for Glenn's funeral. My email address is: briantheghosthunter@yahoo.com. thank you

FAO Brian J:  Here's another one Dave sent me last night.  I think you'll like this one.

Here is one of my favorite photo's of Glenn.
(http://pacificparanormal.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2098.0;attach=677)

Quote from: PPI Brian J on March 06, 2009, 05:58:00 PM
Here is one of my favorite photo's of Glenn.

That's a funny pic for sure. That looks like it was the Drum Barracks, that was yet another great PPI Road Trip!

Quote from: PPI Brian M on March 06, 2009, 03:00:16 PM
No. I can't seem to find it in any of my files. But this picture was taken a minute after the "big scare":

(http://pacificparanormal.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2098.0;attach=675)

Man, I'll search for that clip...that's a cute picture though...that evil little grin on ellie's face, and Glenn right there in the foreground.

Quote from: PPI Brian J on March 06, 2009, 05:58:00 PM
Here is one of my favorite photo's of Glenn.

Hope you don't mind, Brian:  I adjusted the brightness on this and uploaded it to my own server so I could embed the image here for everyone to see it.

This is a video I found on my FTP, but I'll have to search at home for the "Scare Tactic" starring Glenn.
http://scparanormal.com/evidence/video/glenn3.mov

This is a part of a video podcast that we never finished. This particular clip of it features Glenn quite a bit. http://threethirty3design.com/ppivideos/tehachapiweb22.mov

Thank you, Dave. I would really like to see that video again. These clips sure bring back memories, don't they?

Glenn was goofing around during the Ontario investigation when I took this picture. I thought y'all might enjoy it:

(http://pacificparanormal.com/forums/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=2098.0;attach=679)

 :D  What a good sport!

Quote from: PPI Brian M on March 06, 2009, 08:15:58 PM
Thank you, Dave. I would really like to see that video again. These clips sure bring back memories, don't they?

Hey Brian...here's the rest of that video. And yes, they absolutely DO bring back some serious memories! Everyday we make more memories, but some just stand out more than others. I will always cherish these days, I always have, and I always will!
http://threethirty3design.com/ppivideos/tehachapiweb2.mov

PPI, I apologize for the corny music used in the making of this project LOL.

Okay PPI, here is the video that will guarantee to make you chuckle!
http://threethirty3design.com/ppivideos/glennscare2.mov

Wow.  That was a strange and wonderful experience.  I've watched it several times now, and it still elicits laughter and tears at exactly the same time.  To Glenn's total credit, I love the fact that he doesn't turn his face away from Ellie for an instant, even though his body is telling him to get the f*ck out of there! :D   Check it out. 

Oh my. Those videos bring back so many memories. Thank you for sharing those with us Dave. They made me laugh and cry and laugh some more. I really needed that. I wish I had the presence of mind to turn off the time stamp on the Hi-8 Tech van footage.

That video always reduces me to a puddle of gut busting laughter.  :D  Glenn was a such a great sport. Thanks for posting that Dave.  That was awesome. 

I'm going to merge this thread with the old posts from when that Scare Tactics video was first posted.  I'm glad we held onto them in the "Old Threads" category.  They're now right at the beginning of this thread.  (I was hoping they would append to the end of this thread.  Sorry.)

Here's a very short video clip of Glenn from a residential investigation. Thought I would share it with all of you here.

Wonderful.  :D  Thank you, Brian, for making this available.

When you have the time, could you let me know which residential case this was?  (Privately, of course.)  Thank you. :)

I had the opportunity to speak with Missy early this afternoon about a few matters, and to confirm the plans for the weekend ceremonies.  Glenn's "Celebration of Life" ceremony will go ahead as scheduled on March 14, 2:30 p.m., at Community Church of Poway.  Once again, bright colors are requested; no somber clothing.  If you would like to say something to remember Glenn, a portion of the ceremony will be dedicated to remembrances, and any may contribute without prior permission.  (This is a change from last time.)  A private "invitation only" ceremony with Missy, Kimmy and a few family members will be held on Friday afternoon, 2:30 p.m., at Dearborne Cemetery in Poway.

Missy wanted to convey how grateful she is for our remembrances and support.  She's had a very difficult weekend (more details to follow), and stated, "You have no idea how much it helped to know that people were thinking about me and Kimmy this past week."  She would be grateful for any calls you'd like to make to her to talk or reminisce about Glenn, so long as they're made after 9:00 p.m., when Kimmy goes to bed.  Currently, both Missy and Kimmy are being well looked after; close family are visiting, and Missy's little nephew was even put on the phone to say hi to me.

However,  when I last spoke with Missy (on Tuesday of last week), she was preparing to meet at Pomerado Hospital to discuss an autopsy.  The results of that autopsy arrived by Friday, and Missy's father drove her and Kimmy up to Idlewild on Saturday to escape for a while and regain some perspective.  While nothing will move forward until after this weekend's ceremonies, it seems probable now that a lawsuit against the hospital is imminent:  Glenn's death now seems the unnecessary result of negligence on the part of hospital staff during the hours between 10:00 p.m., March 1 and 6:30 a.m. March 2.  Staff failed to record vitals and contact Glenn's doctor concerning serious symptoms he was experiencing, not the least of which was the regular coughing up of blood.  Additionally, Missy left express and clear directions that she was to be called in the event of any change to Glenn's condition during the night.  Because these directions were completely ignored, Missy was denied the chance to be there as an advocate for Glenn's health care, for which she would have insisted that Glenn's doctor be contacted immediately.  Had he been, he could have been treated in one of several ways that could have saved his life.  As it was, Missy was not contacted until 6:30 the following morning, after Glenn had already succumbed.  It sounds as though Glenn's doctor is encouraging Missy to pursue legal action.  He was not only in tears with her over Glenn's death and the missed opportunity to save him, he will be attending Glenn's service on Saturday in support of Missy.  Missy is, of course, torn over about this.  Not wanting to appear intent on revenge, she wishes to save other families from this same needless and tragic fate, and to protect Kimmy.  As a result, she will be suing the hospital.

With regard to the specific actions that can be considered negligence, I'm afraid I don't have all the details.  It was obviously too painful for Missy to tell me everything in that degree of detail, so I didn't press for it.  I'm sure, however, it will come out in future conversations with her.    I want to make sure that everyone understands the ramifications of this.  And it's very painful for me to say this, but it has to be said, and we have to rally behind Missy about this:  Glenn's death was preventable.  Our friend died because of hospital negligence!   Meanwhile, as I've said:  let's try to rally behind Missy in what may be a difficult road ahead.

Oh my God!  What a waste of life.  It shows how diligent you have to be when one's loved one is in the hospital, long term care or any circumstance like that.  I am  saddened even more that his death could have been prevented.  My heart goes out to his family.  God rest his sweet soul!

My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to Glen's family on his untimely passing. I wanted to let everyone know that on the second investigation that PPI did for me Glen and the crew drove over 2 hours to my home and when they arrived it was pouring rain.  When I saw Glen come into the house it was obvious that he was in alot of pain and walking with a cane.  This was in November 2008.  We talked for awhile and after things were set up and ready to go he excused himself and went to rest in the truck.  At the end of the investigation he said to me "Im so sorry for peetering out".  I told him "oh no thats ok, I can see your not feeling well" and he nodded his head yes. I just couldn't believe that as bad as he felt he still came all the way out for the investigation.    I appreciated what he did for me from the bottom of my heart and will never forget his kindness.  Im sure he is with the angels in heaven.  May god bless his family.

Respectfully yours,
Susan Alvarez

Hi Susan,

Yes, Glenn felt obligated to help people in need, regardless of his own personal feelings. He was a selfless man who often put the needs of others above his own. Although it was a difficult journey for him, I know that he really enjoyed helping you and your family, and we all had a great time on the trip there and back.

Thank you for your kind thoughts at this time. We will be sure to share them with Glenn's family

Regards,

Brian Miller

Thank you Brian, Take care and best regards to all.

Susan Alvarez

Cheryl, Glenn's sister, gave me permission to share these photos of Glenn that she posted to her MySpace--for those of you who are not on MySpace or can't otherwise access Cheryl's page.  Many of the early photos here were taken in Big Bear, where the remainder of Glenn's ashes will be spread.  Glenn's earliest memory of paranormal activity was in the cabin depicted in these photos, the very experiences that inspired him to take up the cause later in life.  I really found many of these pictures very moving, and even the later ones that show Glenn in an undisguised moment of genuine good humor and peace.  Clearly, Cheryl must have picked these out for the same reasons, and I'm so grateful to her for posting them in the first place and allowing me to share them.

(http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_0ae2d22da8d84ddf918c3515bee94116.jpg)  (http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_1be5545c951e4255896c8910e1f7c3b0.jpg)  (http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_2b448d0cbf0c4c3a8e1224c0c056c5ca.jpg)  (http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_3c28cd4b8d224adda1faec437b0da205.jpg)

(http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_6f5154ab695a4953966cafd874bd0b3e.jpg)  (http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_7faedc6cfa4448eabbeca1c71595a5b0.jpg)  (http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_8e6406661caa4dba87c172c3990109d8.jpg)  (http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_8ffdbda75d674c13a387817e7c572c44.jpg)

(http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_62f1367d5ff9455ca4d009efc241a560.jpg)  (http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_63ca16f90bb44748bd701aa0cea5fd15.jpg)  (http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_97ab943959a9457c9d446c74e47ca048.jpg)  (http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_168e85be8685488a838f810d3ae1ccd6.jpg)

(http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_968a0ca8ed4e4dd1808d5b2c3ee4a78b.jpg)  (http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_2693b94098f64993a5ccb2f46be6db12.jpg)  (http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_436321fbffd843dcaeb1be2ec91dc293.jpg)  (http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_b1c3a0f2642743f0bf3b015f6340e495.jpg)

(http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_b6d7a3d4741d46eaa7b51dbecb0f7950.jpg)  (http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_ca1daa1cbd104475a410f12cc35b1b6a.jpg)  (http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_d8857ea313764e028141d5e77b79325e.jpg)  (http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_e7b52490c03a4b26abea5084441fd75b.jpg)

(http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_e96a58d06f884f97b8b71de10fb1c8ee.jpg)  (http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_f64ac6ffdbd548e8b4254d2f966877a7.jpg)  (http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_f79895bc3e2c4524b761517979670cc2.jpg)  (http://www.grossmont.edu/karl.sherlock//PPI/Glenn/l_faef921a4d3a47f6a11d57ecbd991686.jpg) 

Wow, those are amazing pictures...so much personality in every single one!

Wow Karl,
Mighty nice of you to put pictures of Glenn.
Thank you for doing that.
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Hi Karl.

thanks for posting these pictures. They are really incredible. But I must admit it broke my heart to see them, because once again I am reminded that our friend is no longer with us.

I can't believe it's been a month since Glenn passed away. It's strange. In a way it seems like an eternity, and in another way it seems like only yesterday.

I completely agree.  The entire month of March, in fact, seems like just one long week that I can recall only through teary eyes.  The fact that life seems to go on in spite of it just adds insult to injury sometimes. 

Karl and Brian, I couldn't agree more.  I miss him so much.  It almost seems like a bad dream that we are all going to wake up from.  Just a really bad nightmare.  I wish it was only that.  I can just imagine Glenn is looking down on us right now and saying, "Hey!  I CAN hear it now, guys"!! 

I know that he is happy and he is proud.  I do feel like he is with us.  I really do.  :)

I know it has been a while, but I still think of Glenn often. It was a severe BLOW, and it still is. I just found some pictures again, that I'd like to share with you all. This was at Hooley's for Karls birthday and his congrats on closing escrow (finally) :)

enjoy...

(http://scparanormal.com/images/IMG_1.JPG)

(http://scparanormal.com/images/IMG_2.JPG)

(http://scparanormal.com/images/IMG_3.JPG)

(http://scparanormal.com/images/IMG_4.JPG)

(http://scparanormal.com/images/IMG_5.JPG)

(http://scparanormal.com/images/IMG_6.JPG)

(http://scparanormal.com/images/IMG_7.JPG)

I hope everyone has a splendid weekend!! See you soon PPI!

Wow, that brings back memories.

Thank you so much for sharing these, Dave. I think about Glenn all the time. I'm still struggling with the concept of his loss; I know it sounds strange, but I keep expecting to get a PM from him on the boards, or a call or an e-mail. Even though it's been nearly two months, I just can't imagine a world without Glenn.

Thank you Dave.
Those are very cool Pictures.
I write this post smiling. :)

These are both heart warming and heart breaking at the same time.  Precious memories.  Dave, thank you for posting these. 

I don't know what was in the air on Friday, but I was thinking about Glenn all day.  I was watching something Friday afternoon, and just started tearing up, then I logged on and saw these pictures and that other people were doing the same thing.  It's so strange.  Like Brian M., I keep expecting him to reply to one of our posts any day now.

That being said, Dave, the pictures you posted were really moving.  I would really, really like to incorporate some of these into our tribute to Glenn, as soon as I can get back to that project (very soon!).  Thank you so much for sharing these.

Thank you David. It was very hard for me to look at those pictures and then write something. Even after 2 months it is still very hard for me, as I am sure its hard for the rest of you that knew Glenn well. I am constantly thinking of Glenn, and wondering what he would think of certain things. I find myself saying, "I should call Glenn, and tell him the news", but then I realize he isn't going to answer the phone. I miss him so terribly. :'(

I really like the memorial page you guys made! I find myself visiting it often...if only I can speak with him again. I would love to have one more conversation with my friend Glenn!

Take care you guys!

Peace and Love!
David (dave) Walters

Glenn you where a great man and I learned so much from you. My heart goes out to all of you guys who where close to him.
Good bye my web friend. I will miss you.

To be completely honest with you, I'm not the sort of person who really buys into the premise of most major holidays, including Thanksgiving a lot of the time.  However, this year is different, and I've spent part of the morning reflecting and inventorying the things in my life for which I really can be thankful; for the first time in a long time, I don't feel as though it's sweet-lemon rationalization or some false rehashing of Pollyanna's "Glad Game."  I'm closing in on 50 years old, I've got a comfortable home to call my own for the first time in my life, I'm legally married (who'd have thought that would happen in my lifetime? though, I can't be complacent with it knowing that others still cannot marry). I'm six months away from my dream of achieving tenure.   I've got many treasured friends and loved ones, even though some of them, myself included, are getting older or are not in the best of health, and I don't know what the future holds for anyone.  In fact, some of them may be taken from me for no reason I can understand, cut down by some senseless tragedy or act of negligence.  And that, of course, takes me to thoughts of Glenn, whose life ended so abruptly and unfairly.

I struggle to celebrate a day of thanks under the weight of such thoughts--an unavoidable cliche of mid-life, perhaps.  However, I think that's the point of Thanksgiving Day.  It may have begun as a commemoration of an historically important event that was unglamorous and incidental in its own time, but its purpose, I think, has evolved:  in modern times, it inspires us to consider the powerful ambivalence we feel over celebrating everything for which we should be thankful alongside everything for which we cannot and must not.  Underneath the stuffing of complacency lies the bones of hard reality:  Glenn, our friend, is dead.  It's not that I can't believe it; it's that I don't want to believe it.  And yet, what's to believe or not believe.  Fact is fact.  How do I become at peace with the fact and find something in his death for which I can be thankful?

Simply this:  for a period of several years, I shared the journey with him, and I will always have this memory of him as a caring, smartly skeptical and hopeful man whose influence on me and my life will forever go well beyond the arena of paranormal investigating.  I guess that's what it comes down to.  Yes, there are injustices and painful reminders that I, my loved ones, or the world, itself, could, out of neglect or senseless tragedy, simply end; no thanks.  However, I am thankful I'm alive and can dedicate some part of my life to correcting those transgressions and forestalling those inevitabilities.  This also means that, if I'm thankful for being alive, I should be equally grateful for the people who have shaped my life in any positive way.  Therefore, I am--in the literal meaning of the word--eternally grateful to Glenn, and I'm thankful for every good memory of the man I have, and every act of idealism he has inspired in me.

I wish everyone the clarity and peace of mind to make this Thanksgiving Day a hopeful celebration of whatever makes you feel ambivalent about your life.  For my own part, thanks be to Glenn.

Hi Karl,

I too spent a portion of this day and late last night thinking of our good friend Glenn. I spent most of the day preparing for the arrival of family at my house, and now I have secluded myself for a moment to type these words. I can only imagine how painful it must be for Glenn's family this Thanksgiving. You are absolutely right Karl; this is a time that compells us to take stock of our situations, and to relect, acknowlege and be thankful for those souls who have shaped our lives with their love and friendship. I too am thankful for the bonds of friendship between our PPI family members; and I am thankful for the memories of our dear friend and brother Glenn Pitcher. God rest his soul.

Merry Christmas Glenn!!! Ellie and I are thinking of you.

Quote from: SCP_Dave on December 25, 2009, 02:14:37 PM
Merry Christmas Glenn!!! Ellie and I are thinking of you.

Merry Xmas, Mr. and Mrs. Walters.  :)