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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Reg Ross who was born on December 22, 1932 and passed away on September 26, 2010.

 
Reg has been around and a part of all of our lives in “Advertising Specialties” for as long as many can remember. It was not until I personally had the incredible pleasure and honor of working with Reg side-by-side these past few years that I really got to know him…I mean really know him. Wow, why did I wait so long? Long story short, I will deeply miss my dearest friend…a more wise and caring person there may never be.
 
For those of us who knew Reg, he was a quiet and very private man…the man many of us came to know and love was like a saint…and very spiritual. During our many talks on long drives, and those times we hung out just to contemplate “the meaning of life”, Reg often said that “he just felt he had not yet left his gift on life yet and wanted to do something meaningful before he moved on”. Can you imagine that? All I could ever say was… “Reg, everyone I have ever known that knows you says the same thing, that you in some great way affected their lives simply by knowing you, and I think that is the greatest gift you can leave anyone.”
 
Reg touched all of us in a magical kind of way, and although his wishes were for none of us to grieve at his passing, or to honor him with any memorial ceremonies, Stacy & Tony Ross thought that it would be okay if we left this little remembrance page as a place that we could all share something about Reg…and lighten our hearts just a little bit from the ache his loss brings. That said, please share your stories and thoughts here for Reg’s family and friends to remember him by…in celebration of his life, share the gift Reg left for you.
 
I will miss you my friend, but never forget you…Victor

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Recent Tributes
Larry Rallo
December 22, 2018
December 22, 2018
Miss you Reg for your friendship! Yet importantly as one who I respected above all and in turn I was the fortunate recipient of respect from you a man and friend that will always be missed. Hope your looking down and knowing that you are and will always be remembered and never forgotten by all who had good fortune of knowing. Ciao! and New Forgotten!
Larry Rallo
September 26, 2015
September 26, 2015
Gone over these years but not forgotten by me and the many people I meet in his old territory. He was respect, loved and missed now by all.
Reg was a class act that can never be replaced.
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Recent stories
December 3, 2010
by Paul Buchanan

Reg and I were hired at Barton-Nelson in '91 and after visiting we realized that our birthdays were only a week (and 20 years) apart.

What a wonderful kindred spirit and dear friend he was over the years. Through good times and bad, his thoughtful soul would help you walk any path.

He will be missed. I was blessed to have him as a co-worker, mentor and friend.

Paul (Buck) Buchanan

Visualization

November 2, 2010
by Jeff Gidre

My favorite Reg story took place at the Oakland office of Jack Nadel in the mid '90's.  Reg came in to make a presentation, but before he began, he had everyone close their eyes and visualize selling a particular product to a customer. I remember peaking out of one eye and seeing 8-10 people with their eyes closed and thinking to myself..."this guy's a kook!"  Turns out he was!  But what other rep could pull that off!  Only Reg.  You are missed sir.

September 29, 2010
by karin meyer
Reg and I started at Hazel on the same day back in 1970. He was for me a wonderful friend and mentor over these many years. During the worst of times for me Reg was always there. For those of you that know Reg you understand what "being there" means in Reg's world. He was such a strong spiritual man who believed in the importance of giving and taking care of his friends.
Reg was particularly attached to Charlie Stockwell who was the Hazel of California plant manager. He and Charlie were buddies. They worked hard and they played hard. Their friendship has lasted over 30 years and I was blessed to have lunch with Reg and Charlie 4 weeks ago. As always, we had fun. There was no sadness at this lunch. You never would have known Reg was very sick. At the end of the lunch Reg turned to me and in a whisper simply said..." I am ready to move on to my next life. Please do not worry about me but know I am in a better place. "
 
I will miss my friend Reg !!
 
James Buescher
Chief Operating Officer
PromoShop, Inc.
5420 McConnell Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
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