Thanks for your rememberance of Rich. Penny and I raised our three daughters on a farm just north of Urbana. For a while in the 80s we lived in Urbana near the city pool. One day, walking the girls to the pool I saw Rich in his yard.We had no idea that he lived less than a block away.  Very kool! We had a nice visit but soon we moved and kindof lost touch. Another example of how small our world is! So sad that his life was taken by that terrible disease so early in his life!

Earl    

{only one in class of 68}

I have some memories of Fred from elementary school at Taft. He was always outgoing, funny and somewhat quirky in a good way. He was a fun guy to hang with! During the 1960 Presidential campaign Mrs Bon {or maybe Mrs Heckman} asked for volunteers to role play and give speeches for the candidates. Fred stepped up to portray JFK and Tom Castor Tricky Dick. It was fun and evidently memorable for me. Anyone else remember this? Fred, only Fred in class of 68, a life well lived!!

Happy birthday! How are things in Oklahoma..if you are still there?

Congrats to you and Jim on 50 years together. How cool is that! Nice to visit with you @ last years party and recall mr hansons 6th grade class.

Many thanks to those classmates who worked hard and planned a very fun reunion weekend! Very cool! To all of the rest of us, who contributed nothing, like me, thanks for coming! Great to see you all!
Amazing how none of us have aged over 50 years? Ha ha. For me, it has included hearing loss from years of carelessness around construction and farm noises and loud rock music. I would have liked to have said more than "hi" to numerous classmates, asked questions, and heard about their journey. Unfortunately, I had to often give up due to background noise. Sunday brunch was most likely a better environment for conversation but I missed it to spend time with my mother. Like Chris said "we need 4 days. Time went so fast it seemed like just several hours...like life itself. Anyway, what fun!!
Driving home to the farm in Urbana on Sunday, Penny and talked about she enjoyed touring our high school. Also, how fortunate I lwas to grow up in a community like Ashland. We found it interesting that so many of my classmates have adopted children. Very cool! Common bond .. As the oldest of our 3 daughters we adopted at one month of age. It was great to talk a little politics with our progressive friends! For my right-wing classmates, there is still time to come "out of the darkness". Ha ha, still friends I hope? I thought of dozens of questions I wanted to ask various classmates...maybe next time?
Anyway, a very cool weekend!! A lot of nostalgia. Until we meet (or if) again...make each day count, don't be greedy...luke16 19-31, and God bless!!