As the new year approaches I hope that we will retain some of the wondrous memories that dear friends have left. I wish to think of Rob Hess every time I see  homeless persons  on the street, and do what little I can to assist them. I want to remember the class of John Plostniek and treat everyone I meet with his kindness and concern.I need to remember how Colleen Welsh always made me feel like I was the most special person in the world and treat others in that fashion . I wish to remember the zest that John Curran had for life, and laugh at the wonderful times he made me laugh. They are physically gone but they made a dent in the world which will continue as long as I remember them.