I found out yesterday that an old friend passed away last year and so I dedicated my league bowling last night to him.

He was instrumental to my bowling my 802 series and I was hoping to duplicate that last night, but managed a 660 series.

My friend was a natural educator and finished his life as an educator in a college near by.

During my 802 series back in '79, all I was really trying to do was to win the high series for the year, it was the last week of the season - and it was position round - we were in third place out of 24 teams. I had bowled 278 and 234 and had the 1st 6 in the 3rd game. The high series to that point had been a 702.

So I say to my friend, I guess I've got the high series in the bag. He replies simply, "Just keep going!".

So I did and I ended up with the 800 series.

He would verbally kick me in the rear when I needed kicking. We parted ways over 20 years ago and I've always missed his friendship and contagious smile!

Dave

Dave,

I am sorry to hear about your friend. True friends are few and far between (at least they are for me). Consequently one of the biggest regrets in life are due to lost friendships.

Nice tribute though.

KB

Thank you KB!

"Consequently one of the biggest regrets in life are due to lost friendships."

So true!

Dave

PS: For my fellow Texans: My friend/mentor was one of the charter members of the TCBA.

Dave,

Consider the positive side.... You were lucky to have had this person in your life.

People come and go, for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.... count your blessings to have known such a fine gentleman. Your life would be less had you never met.

I am sorry for your loss, it is never easy to say goodbye.