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GALBRAITH, Milton Al Jr. "Al" 67, of Clearwater, died on Tuesday, May 31, 2011. He was born in Corbin, KY and moved to Clearwater in 1951. He was an attorney for the City of St. Petersburg, and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clearwater, Clearwater Historical Society, The Florida Bar and Secretary of the Clan Galbraith Association. He is survived by his loving wife, Conni; 3 daughters, Allison Galbraith (Greg D'Abramo) of Boston, MA, Laurel Galbraith of Boston, MA and Megan Donahue (Conor) of Seattle, WA; a son, Dr. Colin Galbraith (Sarah) of Denver, CO; 4 grandchildren, Quentin Galbraith, Hazel Donahue, Emmet D'Abramo and Elliot Galbraith. A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Saturday at the First United Methodist Church, 411 Turner St., Clearwater. The family requests memorial contributions to the First United Methodist Church Clearwater or the Guardian ad Litem Foundation, 14250 49th St. North, Suite 4000, Clearwater, FL 33762. For more info, please visit www.mossfeasterclearwater.com View Guest Book at www.tampabay.com/obits
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Shirley Bowes (Johnson)
We were so fortunate to have you in our high school class. I remember visiting my sister at FSU and you being so kind took me to see the FSU Circus. The circus ended after curfew and I remember running back to the sorority house - late! Luckily, they unlocked the door for me much to my sister's dismay. After many years living in Atlanta and out of touch with our high school classmates, I was so glad to discover you again on Facebook. I enjoyed and appreciated your sense of humor, your insights and sharing your beautiful family on Facebook. It was wonderful to catch up and I will always remember you as a bright and shining star. You really set the standard of an outstanding practicing Christian spirit. God calls us home according to His schedule not ours. You will be missed by many.
Lynn Hoffmann
Al just left us. When I worked for NCR and traveled to Dayton OH, there was a crossing bridge on I75 called Galbraith. I always then flashed back to Al in high school. Once re-met him as he and I were volunteers at the 40th reunion committee, I was more than impressed with his kind ways, and knowledge for our committee.
This last month, Mary and I went on a sentimental trip to Dayton and when in Cincinatti, we crossed that street overpass. I teared up at the loss of a most kind man passed so soon. He in my mind was a fantastic man, even though we never were that close. I consider all my class mates as "Family" and those on this page I mourn for..
God's gift to us is every day. Our gift to God is how we use it. Use it wisely. Never go to bed with your spouse when in disagreement. You may not have the time to say "I'm sorry".
Every breath you take belongs to you. The next belongs to God.
Dr. John Ward
You left a big foot print my friend...God loving and bright by nature and a dry witted and insightful wordsmith to the level of an art...but always the kind, generous gentleman who was open to all... you are missed.
Robert Bliss
It seems like yesterday that I remember walking the open halls of CHS and seeinge AL from a distance as we were never close friends. He was so much smarter and more mature. I admired that waxed flat top that he had and his scholastic pair of black rimmed glasses he wore. I never gave him much thought after high school, but thanks to the Internet and Facebook in 2010, I started responding to his comments, not knowing he was sick at the time. He did not make it an issue. He was politically liberal and I was his op-ed. We would spar online but not hatefuly or in confrontation. It was just fun! Now I miss those days and him. But before he left us, he was presented with that vintage Corvette that he always wanted. I can only wish he could have taken with hlm as it was one thing we agreed upon. Perhaps he did take it with him and will offer me a ride one day! RIP AND ROAR my late friend!