Who is Harrison Remy

Who is Harrison Remy?

My name is Mason Turner. I was in my 22nd year when I met Harrison Remy who was in his 80th year. Harrison is a feisty man, a diligent man, and a candid man. He can cry at the drop of a hat and within seconds recover with words that can take you to a whole different level or depth in thinking. Harrison feels and he doesn't hide what he feels. He is deeply aware of every experience of his life and has an uncanny perception of others.

I am about to take you on a journey through the life of Harrison Remy. All too often in his life "victim" could have described him. But what Harrison did with that word and the connotation behind it is nothing less than extraordinary.

I invite you to step back and experience a journey through the eyes of a man that will make you laugh hysterically, love deeply, cry sincerely and most of all, with any hope, make you look at the lives of others and your responsibility to this world a little differently.

"A large part of my life was hell, but my eternity was going to be hell if I didn't claim my life and my responsibility to it. The things I have accomplished in my life are not mine; they are the works of the universe, regardless of how you define that. I was aware that I had a responsibility in my life TO life not to MY life. We, as a whole are meant to celebrate our gift of life. Too often we are complaining about it and ignoring the very essence that makes life a gift. Why would we ever expect to be rewarded in the future if we are constantly complaining about the present?" Harrison once said.

I spent one year with Harrison, submersed in his life. The story on these pages is comprised of the experiences of a man that could have given up so many times. He didn't give up. He got busy and lived and breathed every day to insure that no one else would have to experience what he had. His story is about to be told and this website is just an introduction to the life he lived and is living. Welcome to Harrison's world - welcome to Harrison's story.

Harrison Quotes

"I think we should spend more time doing for others & seeing how we react than doing for ourselves and reacting to others."

"We, as human beings go down very difficult roads to learn how simple life really is."

"I find people are exactly what I expect them to be."

"If you want to win the debate - argue the other man's point of view"

"Sometimes, you have to go through a very dark place in order to see the light."

"I found a life all about me, very boring."

"The world is colorful, things are not just black and white."

"You want to hear God speak? Pour a glass of wine and be very quiet You want to hear the devil speak? Drink the bottle and talk!"

"Being Bipolar isn't all bad, I always have someone to argue with!"

"I think disappointing those that you love is the most painful punishment on earth. Disappointing God? Well, that is the most painful punishment in hell!"

"I spent a lot of time in my life trying to make everyone happy before I realized I was making everyone miserable."

Harrison's Story