Tom Brown:  

Life Since my father died this summer, I have spent some time reflecting on his life, on my life, and on the mortality of us all. Who is still out there? What built your life? What drove your journey? Lately I have been thinking a lot of these John Lennon lyrics: There are places I'll remember All my life, though some have changed Some forever, not for better Some have gone and some remain All these places had their moments With lovers and friends, I still can recall Some are dead and some are living In my life, I've loved them all I've concluded that in my life there are many blessings--most of them beyond all dreaming--nearly all of them by grace alone. Among those blessings I count my memories of Pocahontas County and her people; the indelible memories of GBHS; the vivid memories of you. School I had a few crushes, I guess. Most of you know who you are. One thing I must say: we had more beautiful girls in our little GBHS Class of '67 than I have seen anywhere, ever since. I spent a lot of years (more than most) "going to school." But of all the teachers I have known anywhere, there were many at GBHS who stand out in every way. Mr. Harris and his team truly did provide me with the building blocks ... stepping stones ... whatever you want to call them ... that have gotten me this far in life. Warren Blackhurst; Allen Stewart; June Riley; Minnie Parg; Harold Crist (and, of course, his father! if you were lucky enough to attend 7th-8th at Green Bank) -- these people loved us. Well, maybe they loved you more than they loved me, because in high school I was sort of a "problem." Con...Expand for more