Thank you, Richard. This memorial tribute to a homecoming queen brings to mind the message that we should hold “celebrations of life” for the living, so we don’t miss the opportunity to share wonderful things about them while they’re here to hear them!
Dick, this is just a wonderful column, very touching, and one many people like my wife Sharon can relate to as she also moved to a new city while in high school due to her father's job transfer. Thank you for sharing this.
Richard, As with all of your pieces, this article has a poignancy that touches the heart and stimulates the memory. Your description of moving during high school and arriving "friendless" in a new setting, brought back my own experience in 1956 when my family moved from central Illinois to Dubuque just a week before I started high school. Ken
This column goes right to the heart of living right in small town Iowa. And yet it has a lesson for all people everywhere: Extend your hand to someone who needs it. Great piece, Richard!
Thank you, Richard. This memorial tribute to a homecoming queen brings to mind the message that we should hold “celebrations of life” for the living, so we don’t miss the opportunity to share wonderful things about them while they’re here to hear them!
I love this one!
Another feel good story Richard,
Thanks for sharing
Barb Mores Johnson
As always with your columns, Richard, this is wonderful and so touching!
Thanks Katy!
Dick, this is just a wonderful column, very touching, and one many people like my wife Sharon can relate to as she also moved to a new city while in high school due to her father's job transfer. Thank you for sharing this.
Steve— Thanks for your thoughtful note. Hope you’re well.
Sweet.
I’m sorry for the loss of your dear friend. Your nice tribute to her lifted my spirits. Thank you.
A lovely column, Richard, which I can clearly relate to.
Thanks for the uplifting column. I am keeping the Angelou quote.
Richard, As with all of your pieces, this article has a poignancy that touches the heart and stimulates the memory. Your description of moving during high school and arriving "friendless" in a new setting, brought back my own experience in 1956 when my family moved from central Illinois to Dubuque just a week before I started high school. Ken
This column goes right to the heart of living right in small town Iowa. And yet it has a lesson for all people everywhere: Extend your hand to someone who needs it. Great piece, Richard!
Thanks, Chuck. That’s something you do so well.
Lovely.
So glad you attended. It clearly made a huge difference to the family!
When every tv ad regarding political candidates seems so ugly, so heartwarming to read this message. Thank you Richard.
Thank you so much for sharing that story. It is a wonderful reminder of that quote and what we can each do to make this world more welcoming and kind.
Oh my, Richard, this is a lovely read, simply lovely. Thank you.