Walt Whitman
High School
Class of 1969
Leland Gamson
I Reside: | Marion, IN USA |
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Spouse/Partner: | Bonnie |
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My Homepage: |
www.lelandpgamson.com lelandpgamson@gmail.com |
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My Children: | Among our canine children, only Apricot, age 19, is alive. The others have joined, "the animals in Heaven More… |
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Occupation(s): | Retired VA Social Worker, currently writing and involved in Methodist ministry |
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Military Service: | USAR for 23 years,Indiana Guard Reserve for nine ![]() |
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Yes, smart, witty and helpful describe Simeon. We were on the Pyle literary magazine and the Black&White staff together. I remember how Simeon would wip out a saterical version of the newspaper for the staff on a regular bases. After two years on the Black&White staff, I wanted to write under less pressure, material that would last. Lisa Gessow suggested I switch to the SAGA. I knew I had tell the Black&White's hard driving sponsor, Dr.B., and feared her angry response. Not knowing what to tell Dr.B, I asked Simeon for advice. He said, "Tell her that you want to experience as much as possible during your high school days by being on both the newspaper and the yearbook. If she gets mad, just remember that she is here for us not us for her." Thanks to you Simeon I was able to get my reason accross to her and deflect an angry reponse.
There is more wit now in Samayin as Simeon has entered there.
Ross was an active participant in our Freshman English class where Mr. R encouraged us to share our thoughts. While not close friends, we frequently talked to each before and after class. Ross was a likeable, easy going people person. It is comforting to learn, from his obituary, how he lead such a rich life as a teacher, coach mentor, family man, friend of animals and active church member.
I look foreward to seeing you again, Ross, at the great Whitman reunion in the Sky.
Posted on: Dec 30, 2023 at 4:33 AM
The best word to describe Laura is "mensch". In Hebrew Sunday School she was always engaged and enchouraged us slower learners. In our highly competative high school she graduated valedictorian while being humble and kind to evryone. It is so admirable that she put her Yale and Harvard degees to use to protect our environement and the health and welfare of the most vulnerable among us.
The best word to describe Laura is "mensch". In Hebrew Sunday School she was always engaged and encouraged us slower learners. She graduated valedictorian in our highly competitive high school while being humble and kind to everyone. It is so admirable that she put her Yale and Harvard degrees to use to protect our environment and the health and welfare of the most vulnerable.
Howie's fondness for people was always apparent. I visited his fur store once, to catch up with him. He was the same likeable jolly guy, he was in school. He didn't mind that I had no interest in animal furs. You will be missed Howie, rest in peace.
Leland Gamson
Thank you so much, Sharon, for sharing this article about our fellow class mate, John. "There is no greater love than this, that one should lay down his for his friends".
Leland Gamson