Ronnie lived across from Judy and me when I began teaching in Minneota. His was a smile that could light up any room and a disposition that was always the same, friendly and warm. He was in several of my classes there during the five wonderful years I spent in Minneota. It was Ron and so many other dear kids there that convinced me to stay in teaching rather than go on to law school. Thank you, Ronnie, for being the gentle and genuine spirit that you were ånd say hello to your dear parents from me.