I knew Thomas Gaskin well. I knew him from around the neighborhood. He was the reason I quit
football. I was trying out to be a reciever on the last cut to make the team. I went out on a pass pattern and
he was covering me, I went up and caught the pass, he hit me low while in the air. I somersaulted came down on my shoulder pads & helmet. I blacked out for a few seconds but I held onto the ball. I got up, brushed myself off and headed straight to the locker rooms. I quit without knowing if I made the cut but it made no difference because I didn't want anybody to hit me that hard again. Will miss him, always had a big smile.
Evidently, Bishop Tom Gaskin attended Central. So I assumed that we met at Edison, but he went to Franklin. He must have impressed me a great deal if the only time I saw him was 7-8 grade basketball, when Arberry Barnes & he would slaughter St. Matt’s. Will have to ask Lee Smith & John Kelly. Until I saw his picture in the obit, I could not place him. After seeing his picture -- lots of affection & fun. His is a Good Memory to have.
I attended school with Thomas from Gregory to Franklin Junior High and to Central. Thomas was a good childhood friend and a good man with a great smile.
John Murray
Tom always had a smile on his face! Man, could he make me laugh; even during grueling double sessions.
Randy Fonner
Agree with John. Great guy!!
Deborah Banks (Banks)
I knew Thomas since grade school. He was always alot of fun. He will be sorely missed.Walter Burton
I knew Thomas Gaskin well. I knew him from around the neighborhood. He was the reason I quit
football. I was trying out to be a reciever on the last cut to make the team. I went out on a pass pattern and
he was covering me, I went up and caught the pass, he hit me low while in the air. I somersaulted came down on my shoulder pads & helmet. I blacked out for a few seconds but I held onto the ball. I got up, brushed myself off and headed straight to the locker rooms. I quit without knowing if I made the cut but it made no difference because I didn't want anybody to hit me that hard again. Will miss him, always had a big smile.
Bob McElligott
Evidently, Bishop Tom Gaskin attended Central. So I assumed that we met at Edison, but he went to Franklin. He must have impressed me a great deal if the only time I saw him was 7-8 grade basketball, when Arberry Barnes & he would slaughter St. Matt’s. Will have to ask Lee Smith & John Kelly. Until I saw his picture in the obit, I could not place him. After seeing his picture -- lots of affection & fun. His is a Good Memory to have.
Robert Hepler
I attended school with Thomas from Gregory to Franklin Junior High and to Central. Thomas was a good childhood friend and a good man with a great smile.