Ralph Finch
Residing In: | Farmington Hills, MI USA |
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Spouse/Partner: | Janet Finch |
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Occupation: | Retired |
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Military Service: | Army |
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Posted on: Feb 15, 2022 at 11:40 PM
Mendota ...That was my world ... and maybe a few blocks beyond that. Later, with the army's help — and luck — the whole world opened up, Been to more countries than I can count. (I hope you are well ... as I said, I remember your smile. I hope you still smile.) And much more to come ...
The loss of her smile, her friendship leave a dark hole in my bleak memories of high school of 1958.
That period of my life was a challenge, and remained to until I returned to the 50-year reunion. I went to it, expecting to know no one. I had briief memories of two pretty blonds, and neither knew me. Or so I thought. One indeed did not remember me but much to my surprise the other stepped up to me and said, "Hello, Ralph ... I so enjoyed being in a class with you." It was Diane.
And what I expected to be a painful evening became delightful, and since then I would occasionally exchange an e-mail with Diane, and her notes always brought a ray of sunshine and would brighten my day and chase away any gray memories left of Mumford in '58.
Since the reunion, through the website and an occasional e-mail, seeing the name "Diane" automatically meant a smile to my life.
I am 76, and often tell people: "Don't ask me what I had for breakfast ..."
I will miss Diane. The world will miss Diane. And I will always remember her.
— Ralph Finch