This past Saturday, I attended the Memorial Service for Lou Ristine. \u00a0Lou passed away earlier in July. \u00a0Lou and Dick Ristine are Wabash College and Indiana legends.<\/p>\n
The service was spot on – tough to do when there’s so much to celebrate and remember…balanced by the big loss so many feel. \u00a0There was a great balance between genuine laughter and quiet reflection.<\/p>\n
My favorite memory comes from my high school days here. \u00a0I was in a band with Tom Ristine ’72 and his parents would allow us to practice in their family room – how they put up with that noise is beyond me.<\/p>\n
At the reception following the Service, I had a chance to talk with Professor Bill Bonifield. \u00a0Bill was a economics professor here from 1964 to 1980. \u00a0I hadn’t seen him in 43 years. \u00a0I wasn’t shy – I didn’t want to miss an opportunity to thank him. \u00a0You see, I think I took every econ. class Bill taught…at least in my days. \u00a0He was a great teacher and he brought the best out of this mediocre student. \u00a0I told him that. \u00a0He didn’t remember me (why should he?) but I felt good telling him he had an impact on my life that still exists. \u00a0I didn’t want to miss the opportunity – he turns 80 this year…and my warranty ran out a long time ago.<\/p>\n
As my son Chris often says these days: “Dad, time is not on your side.”<\/p>\n
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