Barrie LISS

Farewell to Barrie, a wonderful Gentleman. It was a pleasure to have known him as a friend. My sincere condolences to Anya, Anton, Peter and Paul, and all the family.

So sorry that we will not be able to be with you but we will be there in spirit and we are thinking of you all and wishing you long life. Much love Julia , Armando and Lucas.

Elegy for Barrie Liss
by Harvey Mudd

Homer assures us
that the Fortunate Isles exist
somewhere beyond
the western ocean,

place where heroes live
as long as they're remembered.
Homer, who valued excellence
and honor, would surely grieve

that the modern has become
an age of cowards, haters,
of vile men and liars. We need heroes
but they must today be different

than the sort that Homer praised, men
and women who are decent, kind,
and thoughtful. Who are truthful,
considerate, and compassionate.


Barrie Liss was one of these.
The ship that carries worthy souls,
and only those, to the Blessed Isles
beyond the western ocean

has a place reserved for Barrie,
a fine gentleman, who, traveling light,
goes to the distant isles to join
his Marion, who's been waiting,

and, like Penelope, has been patient,
true, and faithful. For us who will linger
a bit longer on this fragile shore,
Barrie leaves the memory

of his charm, his friendship,
and good council. The tide has turned.
The ship pulls the hawsers in.
The wind stirs. The sails fill.

Nous pensons à Barrie et à toi Anton
Avec tout notre amour