Friday, December 1, 2023
I am so saddened and sorry to hear this news about Don. I had him in class during my time at BCC and although he liked to be an agitator in class, he was still very likeable. Without a doubt, he was one of the brightest students I have ever had in my many years of teaching. In fact, I am convinced that he had a photographic memory. But, he did not want to be known as as a bright kid.
Due to pushing the envelope in many of his classes, Don often spent extra time after school. He wasn't malicious, but he liked to stir things up a bit. I truly think he was bored and perhaps knew more than the teacher did sometimes, which led to some of his antics, which honestly were rather funny. I often moderated his after-school time and got to know him better. I got to see him as a very bright, kind-hearted and conscientious young man - in spite of some of the goofiness that he often showed in school. I have fond memories of going on a long bike hike with him. Even then, it was evident that mountain biking was a passion he had.
I regret that I had lost contact with Don. I would have liked to have had some conversations with him as an adult and reminisce a bit and also hear his thoughts on life.
I have offered him up in my prayers and I pray that he rests in peace. God bless you, Don! You will be missed!
Fr. Scott Jabo
