William Davis

Happy Birthday Katie. Best wishes for another year. I hope that you and Bruce are enjoying and celebrating your day. Stay safe and be well.

Happy Birthday Shelly. I hope you had a wonderful day. Best wishes for a year filled with health, peace, and love. Keep the pictures coming. Thank you for wonderful memories sprining back to life.

I am deeply saddened to hear of Laurie’s death. At a time when we are seeing thousands of people dying due to COVID-19, we may tend to lose sight of our friends [many of whom are from childhood], our classmates, near and far, that have fought a very different battle. Cancer is nothing new. Many of us have been victims to this horrible disease. Laurie was a warrior, a survivor, fighting an eleven year war.

I met Laurie in 10^th grade homeroom. We became friends and then we dated for a short while in our senior year. I took her to our senior prom. Laurie was one of the kindest people I have ever known. She did not have a mean bone in her body and was always positive, friendly, and courteous. She had an understated sweetness about her.

I did not see her again after graduation from Shaker as she went to New Orleans for college.  We pretty much lost touch with one another after college. I did get a chance to talk to her on one of my business trips to New Orleans a few years later. She continued to deliver that sweetness and stable composure. I never heard her raise her voice or say a mean thing about anyone. I will always embrace her friendship and understated grace to all.  

It is an amazing and remarkable treasure when we think back to our youth, growing up in Shaker. The friendships that we made and especially those that have endured so long bring back so many wonderful memories. I have to believe that virtually every one of us feels the same way. These are ever-lasting parcels of our lives. I hope that we can all appreciate her in one way or another. The comments from classmates that knew Laurie and those who barely knew her are genuine. Laurie was a diamond! She was a class act filled with dignity. We should all be so fortunate.   

These are the losses that hurt the most. It makes no difference if we struggled at times with one another had marvelous relationships. Our class has camaraderie. In the end, we feel the pain that she and her loved ones have endured.  Our sincere condolences go out to her family. May she rest in peace.          

Hi Bill! This is probably not appropriate for posting here but this would be the easiest way to get your attention. I know you and my Dad spent time together after I moved away. If my memory is correct, weren't you with the Forest City at that time? If yes, is there a better way to get in touch with you? If no, I hope you're doing well. I find that I often don't check this site until I get a notification of another classmate's passing. Then, I'm fearful of what I might find if I check in. I'm doing ok. I'll be updating my profile later today, but quickly - I moved to Raleigh, NC in November since both of my kids were in the area. I've been facing some health challenges so moving into an area with better medical support was a priority. I do miss the Myrtle Beach climate, though. I forgot what winter felt like and this is mild compared to a Cleveland winter. I have a new dog - another rescue dachshund. If I could, I'd be a crazy dachshund lady with several of them running around, but for now, one is about all I can manage. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Posted on: Aug 23, 2020 at 7:45 AM

Happy Belated Birthday Debbie. I hope you are well and enjoying a wonderful birthday with Peter and family. Best wishes for continued health. Looking forward to the 50th reunion even if it is one year late. Many thanks to you and Peter for all of your hard work. Stay safe and be well.

Happy birthday,Bill! Hope your day is special, and your year ahead awsome!