Malcolm was so passionate about a few things, family, sailing, and JAZZ. Yes I put Jazz in all caps because Malcolm and I went a couple of rounds over Jazz.
Malcolms love for Jazz , sailing and family was so contagious that it would spill over on to the staff.
He educated the entire staff on Fats Waller(Jazz Musician). It was a sight just to sit and watch him enjoy the sound of Jazz, it was a true love for him. He had no shame in tell ing you that the music was just AWFUL and that FATS WALLER was the best Jazz Muician, he would even tell us what radio station he would listen to it on and that Fats Waller was young when he passed if I recall correctly it was 1943. He loved to teach us.
Sailing was another great love he shared with us. He loved telling us about sailing on his 6 passinger sail boat and how there is no beter place to be than on the water with the wind blowing on your face and watching the sun set from his boat. Sharing those memories brought a big smile to his face every time.
But the most contagious love he shared with us our staff was the love he demonstrated towards and felt for his family. He loved his family with his whole heart. He was proud to be the only son with seven sisters. It was so clear to see the love between him and his sister Ruth. It was priceless and contagious. It made you want to rush home and make sure you were nuturing a relationship with your sibling with hopes that would look something like theirs when you reach your later years. Every day she was there, Malcolm would give her a little bit of a hard time and she would give him a little back then you would see this sweet incredble love between the two of them. That was what it should look like. our staff was so touched by the relationship between Ruth and Malcolm. One staff member even said it even change her relationship with her sibling.
I almost forgot he had one more love OREO cookie. I have never seen any one love a oreo the way Malcolm did.
We are so greatful for all that we gained from your journey,
Reminiscence Staff
Sunrise Alexandria