OT -- memory of a friend

12-04-2006, 06:52 PM

Hi:

I just received the sad news that a long time friend and member of my
personal "brain trust" passed away last night after a long illness.

Monica was one of the best "immigration lawyers" I have ever met who
was never admitted to the bar. She was long employed as a paralegal
with good firms -- the last job of 12 years based upon my
recommendation -- and her boss thanked me repeatedly for referring him
such a good teacher.

When the 1996 laws gave almost unlimited power to border inspectors I
told Monica that Congress had given them "Gestapo like powers." Monica
objected -- my charactarization was an insult to the Gestapo. Unlike
border inspectors, the Gestapo followed the rules, "or else." Of
course, the rules followed by the Gestapo was despiciable, but they did
follow them.

__________________
Certified Specialist
Immigration & Nat. Law
Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization

12-04-2006, 07:14 PM

> Hi:
>
> I just received the sad news that a long time friend and member of my
> personal "brain trust" passed away last night after a long illness.
>
> Monica was one of the best "immigration lawyers" I have ever met who
> was never admitted to the bar. She was long employed as a paralegal
> with good firms -- the last job of 12 years based upon my
> recommendation -- and her boss thanked me repeatedly for referring him
> such a good teacher.
>
> When the 1996 laws gave almost unlimited power to border inspectors I
> told Monica that Congress had given them "Gestapo like powers."
> Monica objected -- my charactarization was an insult to the Gestapo.
> Unlike border inspectors, the Gestapo followed the rules, "or else."
> Of course, the rules followed by the Gestapo was despiciable, but they
> did follow them.

I'm sorry for your loss, Mr. Folinsky. May memories of her bring
you peace.

~Rene

12-04-2006, 11:34 PM

> Hi:
>
> I just received the sad news that a long time friend and member of my
> personal "brain trust" passed away last night after a long illness.
>
> Monica was one of the best "immigration lawyers" I have ever met who
> was never admitted to the bar. She was long employed as a paralegal
> with good firms -- the last job of 12 years based upon my
> recommendation -- and her boss thanked me repeatedly for referring him
> such a good teacher.
>
> When the 1996 laws gave almost unlimited power to border inspectors I
> told Monica that Congress had given them "Gestapo like powers."
> Monica objected -- my charactarization was an insult to the Gestapo.
> Unlike border inspectors, the Gestapo followed the rules, "or else."
> Of course, the rules followed by the Gestapo was despiciable, but they
> did follow them.

Hi Mr f

I'm sorry for the passing of your good friend. I dread the day that any
of my friends would pass away.

Maggie

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Maggs

12-05-2006, 12:43 AM

> Hi:
>
> I just received the sad news that a long time friend and member of my
> personal "brain trust" passed away last night after a long illness.
>
> Monica was one of the best "immigration lawyers" I have ever met who
> was never admitted to the bar. She was long employed as a paralegal
> with good firms -- the last job of 12 years based upon my
> recommendation -- and her boss thanked me repeatedly for referring him
> such a good teacher.
>
> When the 1996 laws gave almost unlimited power to border inspectors I
> told Monica that Congress had given them "Gestapo like powers."
> Monica objected -- my charactarization was an insult to the Gestapo.
> Unlike border inspectors, the Gestapo followed the rules, "or else."
> Of course, the rules followed by the Gestapo was despiciable, but they
> did follow them.

Sorry to hear of your loss. Take Care, and thanks for the help you give
people on these fora.

12-05-2006, 12:50 AM

I am sorry for your loss, and for the loss of someone who was very good at her
job and I am sure a great asset to those whom she helped.

__________________
Lansbury
www.uk-air.net
FAQs for the alt.travel.uk.air newsgroup

12-05-2006, 01:25 AM

> Hi:
>
> I just received the sad news that a long time friend and member of my
> personal "brain trust" passed away last night after a long illness.
>
> Monica was one of the best "immigration lawyers" I have ever met who
> was never admitted to the bar. She was long employed as a paralegal
> with good firms -- the last job of 12 years based upon my
> recommendation -- and her boss thanked me repeatedly for referring him
> such a good teacher.
>
> When the 1996 laws gave almost unlimited power to border inspectors I
> told Monica that Congress had given them "Gestapo like powers."
> Monica objected -- my charactarization was an insult to the Gestapo.
> Unlike border inspectors, the Gestapo followed the rules, "or else."
> Of course, the rules followed by the Gestapo was despiciable, but they
> did follow them.

I am so sorry to hear your sad news, I am sure it was a privilege to of
been a friend to such a wonderful person.
I think she would probably have said the same back at you.

Poppy

12-05-2006, 03:08 PM

> I am sorry for your loss, and for the loss of someone who was very
> good at her
> job and I am sure a great asset to those whom she helped.
>
> --
> Lansbury
> www.uk-air.net
> FAQs for the alt.travel.uk.air newsgroup

X2 sorry to hear of your loss, my she rest in peace.