Before I even knew who Wayne Kimura was, some of our mutual friends and acquaintances had arranged for us to fight after school during our first week at Joaquin Miller. That’s how I met the guy. Of course the fight never happened as we were lovers, not fighters, and we became the best of friends. We did everything together in high school: dressed alike, talked alike, played baseball, football, and basketball (not alike), learned how to dance (thanks richard!) and generally spent our entire high school career hanging out together. Oh yeah, we had our differences – wayne always did his homework, listened to his parents, and thought about the future. I thought homework was a distraction, my parents didn’t know anything, and what future!?! After high school we went our separate ways, but when we did happen to run into each other, it was like old times again. Wayne was a loyal and trustworthy friend and I have many fond memories of our time at CKM. You left too soon Wayne. Rest in peace.
Ronald Shigeto Tanaka
Before I even knew who Wayne Kimura was, some of our mutual friends and acquaintances had arranged for us to fight after school during our first week at Joaquin Miller. That’s how I met the guy. Of course the fight never happened as we were lovers, not fighters, and we became the best of friends. We did everything together in high school: dressed alike, talked alike, played baseball, football, and basketball (not alike), learned how to dance (thanks richard!) and generally spent our entire high school career hanging out together. Oh yeah, we had our differences – wayne always did his homework, listened to his parents, and thought about the future. I thought homework was a distraction, my parents didn’t know anything, and what future!?!After high school we went our separate ways, but when we did happen to run into each other, it was like old times again. Wayne was a loyal and trustworthy friend and I have many fond memories of our time at CKM. You left too soon Wayne. Rest in peace.
Martin John Andrew Hoerchner
All I can really say is... Wayne Kimura was my friend.