Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Informal Central Reunion - May 17th
Now for some more pleasant news ... A Re-Union!
For those interested, an informal reunion is being held:
When: The evening of Saturday, May 17th, 2014
Where: Suhmer's Saloon of Eagle
Address: 201 Kettle Moraine Drive, Eagle, 53119
Time: 7pm to whenever
Suhmer's Website
Come as you are, stop in whenever, enjoy!
For those interested, an informal reunion is being held:
When: The evening of Saturday, May 17th, 2014
Where: Suhmer's Saloon of Eagle
Address: 201 Kettle Moraine Drive, Eagle, 53119
Time: 7pm to whenever
Suhmer's Website
Come as you are, stop in whenever, enjoy!
Friday, January 24, 2014
Mourning and Remembering
The past couple days I've been thinking a lot about friends who have passed away, and especially most recently a Central classmate who died quite tragically in 1976.
I had never fully mourned her loss, and it's catching up to me now for some reason. I have this deep sadness about it now like I have never felt before. Have you ever not fully mourned the loss of someone?
At the time, Kathy was a typical teenaged girl. I was a typical teenaged boy. She had just dumped me, and I don't blame her for that. I was a sophomore, she a junior. I was an annoying punk kid.
But her choice of new boyfriend troubled me, and I am haunted by the few minutes one day outside the school gym hall when I pleaded with her that she stop seeing this guy, and stay away from him and his wild friends.
Not like I'm clairvoyant. I'm not.
Sadly, it was only a short time thereafter she was killed goofing off with this new set of friends.
I mourn her loss. Now more than ever. Especially as a father now, looking over the welfare of my children. It must have been exceedingly painful for her parents and family.
I didn't attend the funeral back then, or mourn her loss. I couldn't face it. Unfortunately.
Certainly, unexpected tragedies are all around us. Such a multitude of mankind, with each person woven into the cosmic fabric, so that one person seems insignificant in the structure of so many tightly knit fibers.
Who could this one person, Kathy, have become if she had not died so tragically? I can only speculate.
I mourn her loss now more than ever. Why now?: I don't know. Who really cares?: I don't know.
However if I might at least advise, if you lost a friend and you still need to fully mourn the loss, take the time to do it.
And after the time of mourning, remember all the good of your relationship, that it may bring you peace, and prepare you for a day when you meet again in glory!
Kathy, you are a beautiful soul, but you left us too soon! I sure look forward to seeing you again in the glory of heaven!
I had never fully mourned her loss, and it's catching up to me now for some reason. I have this deep sadness about it now like I have never felt before. Have you ever not fully mourned the loss of someone?
At the time, Kathy was a typical teenaged girl. I was a typical teenaged boy. She had just dumped me, and I don't blame her for that. I was a sophomore, she a junior. I was an annoying punk kid.
But her choice of new boyfriend troubled me, and I am haunted by the few minutes one day outside the school gym hall when I pleaded with her that she stop seeing this guy, and stay away from him and his wild friends.
Not like I'm clairvoyant. I'm not.
Sadly, it was only a short time thereafter she was killed goofing off with this new set of friends.
I mourn her loss. Now more than ever. Especially as a father now, looking over the welfare of my children. It must have been exceedingly painful for her parents and family.
I didn't attend the funeral back then, or mourn her loss. I couldn't face it. Unfortunately.
Certainly, unexpected tragedies are all around us. Such a multitude of mankind, with each person woven into the cosmic fabric, so that one person seems insignificant in the structure of so many tightly knit fibers.
Who could this one person, Kathy, have become if she had not died so tragically? I can only speculate.
I mourn her loss now more than ever. Why now?: I don't know. Who really cares?: I don't know.
However if I might at least advise, if you lost a friend and you still need to fully mourn the loss, take the time to do it.
Kathy, you are a beautiful soul, but you left us too soon! I sure look forward to seeing you again in the glory of heaven!
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Kermit Kwasigroch '76
I recently discovered that Kermit Kwasigroch (Class of 76) passed away. He was a beautiful person, a great musician, an excellent roller skater, and a friend I unfortunately lost track of over the years.
In memory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDCVtY7nJnU
Obit: http://www.steedtodd.com/services.asp?page=odetail&id=19641&locid=18
In memory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDCVtY7nJnU
Obit: http://www.steedtodd.com/services.asp?page=odetail&id=19641&locid=18
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
Reunion 35
Looks like no formal 35th reunion... will keep you posted on whether this changes, or whether anything else develops (ie., informal gatherings).
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Reunion 35?
Wondering about 35th reunion planning? Me, too! I don't believe anything has started on the planning yet. I'll keep you posted on anything as things develop. Looking forward to it.
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