The first day in Mr. Meler's soph biology class (i.e. the first day of Rider's existence), I was in a room full of strangers, having transferred after Zundy. Mr. Meler called roll, and when I heard ChrisPowe, I responded 'here'. Later, when I heard Powe, I responded 'here' again. Later in that period, Mr. Meler called on Johnny. Johnny wasn't there. Hilarity ensued :). RIP, brother, thanks for your service to our country.
I too was shocked to learn of Johnny's death this year. I had lost track of him after my parents were transferred from Falls during my sophomore year at Tech. I guess we tend to think of anyone that decent going on forever. Unfortunately it does not always work out that way.
Chris Powe
The first day in Mr. Meler's soph biology class (i.e. the first day of Rider's existence), I was in a room full of strangers, having transferred after Zundy. Mr. Meler called roll, and when I heard ChrisPowe, I responded 'here'. Later, when I heard Powe, I responded 'here' again. Later in that period, Mr. Meler called on Johnny. Johnny wasn't there. Hilarity ensued :). RIP, brother, thanks for your service to our country.
Ken Decker
Johnny Crespo and I were friends during high school even though we were also tennis partners of modest skills.
I once visited Johnny in Corsicana on a trip from Houston to Dallas. He never offered me fruit cake.
Johnny was a very enjoyable person. We laughed and had wonderful times together and I am sad that he cannot be with us for our 50th reunion.
Bruce Pope
I too was shocked to learn of Johnny's death this year. I had lost track of him after my parents were transferred from Falls during my sophomore year at Tech. I guess we tend to think of anyone that decent going on forever. Unfortunately it does not always work out that way.