A Promise

While Ryan Bowe and I certainly shared our fair share of good times at W&L, I admit that I was not as close to him as many of you. Nonetheless, perhaps because I am a new father myself, or maybe because I have such great memories of all my friends from W&L, I cannot help but feel a deep responsibility to Bowe’s wife and new son.

I hereby make a promise to Bowe’s family and I know that all of you will join me in this promise: I will not forget my friend or his family. I will do whatever I can to ensure that they do not want for any of life’s necessities. It is all too easy to help once and satisfy your conscience. But whether it be remembering him on the coming anniversaries of his passing or in some other way, I pledge regularly to reaffirm my support for his family (whether financially, emotionally, or in whatever form they may need).

Bowe’s passing has been a tragedy, but it has also reminded us of the value of the friendships we formed at W&L. Your response to this tragedy has assured me of one thing: I am proud to call all of you my friends.

P.S. That is a very handsome boy you have there Ryndi - congratulations!