A LIGHT HAS GONE OUT IN LEE COUNTY

This brand new year brought the sudden passing away of ALLAN HORWITZ, a fellow colleague, REALTOR®, and a man that everyone who knew him felt honored to call a friend. He loved the Lee County area and had a wonderful enthusiasm and knowledge for the community and neighborhoods, considered to be a resident expert by many in the real estate industry. Behind his service and craft was an immense library of knowledge and experience, along with an index of illustrations and applicable scenarios that polished encounters, transactions, and the lives of those who sought his leadership. For those of us who had the privilege of working closely with him, he was recognized as a man who stood IN HIS JOY with the daily transaction of Life... with the give and take, with the deal and the play--- especially in the world of real estate. His wisdom, candor, compassion and daily example made him a natural coach and mentor for so many. He was always about LISTENING and doing the right thing, SHOWING UP and getting it done...and regularly pausing for coffee and conversation with his friends and colleagues---who were everywhere.

ALLAN provided unparalleled service for this community, including serving on the State & Local Professional Standards Committee and as President of Lee County Association of Realtors®.

Oh how terribly we will miss you Allan! A LIGHT has gone out in LEE COUNTY, but you have left the world a BRIGHTER PLACE. You were one of the elite in the BIG LEAGUE, where you were a true champion --with the most natural dignity and greatest humility...you made your LIFE a HOME RUN.

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