Thanking of YouTM
Mr. Peter Decker Jr., a well-loved and highly-respected Hampton Roads, Va.-based attorney, judge and philanthropist, died February 3, 2012. Those whose lives he's touched during his lifetime have stories to share--often humorous and powerful testimonials of a man who lived his life to "make a difference" in the lives of others.
Many who've never met "Uncle Pete" have benefitted from his tireless efforts on behalf of patients at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee and others worldwide who receive treatment based on St. Jude's ground-breaking research and developments.
Hampton Roads locals have called 790 WNIS radio to share touching personal stories of how Pete Decker has impacted their lives in both subtle and "large" ways. ThankingOfYou.com opens our forum to continue sharing these heartfelt, true-life testimonials of how Mr. Decker has indeed "made a difference" to so many.
You may post your story of thanks, as brief or elaborate as you wish, in written or video form, any time, for the impact he's had on yours. Post using his name, or by using the Organized Group Code Pete Decker 2012 in the "Name" box. You may choose the category "Memorials & Other Group Thank Yous".
Your story will live on in this free, publice story bank of the goodnesses committed by otherwise-unheralded everyday people. Generations of Mr. Decker's family will be able to read these stories, which they'd otherwise never discover. Generations of other viewers are bound to be inspired to act with zeal and kindness for the benefit of others.
Of course, Pete Decker has for long been "heralded" by those who knew and loved him. Yet his M.O. was to be so humble as to bounce those compliments back to others. Now, we suppose, he'll just have to accept them with the knowledge that he's still inspiring greatness in others.
Organized Group Code: Pete Decker 2012
At the end of posting your story you'll have an opportunity to make a charitable donation directly to St. Jude or another organization of your choice in his honor.
