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What a wonderful article that Tim Nichols ’81
and Doug Roorbach ’81 wrote (“Forever 20,” Fall
2006). Everyone who has experienced the senseless and When I was at Houghton, we experienced the horrible deaths of Paul Maxwell ’93 and Jim Francis ’93. I can still remember what it was like when we heard about it, as well as the grief of their brothers and friends, and the Houghton body in general. Even now something unexpected may trigger me to think of their young, fresh faces that never had the chance to grow old, and never will. It’s amazing the impact and difference people can have on others’ lives, and they probably never even realize it. Leah (Singer ’94) Armison Houghton, NY
As an incoming freshman that year, it was hard to understand the depth of grief that overcame the campus when these six seniors died suddenly. To a newcomer, they were faces seen on campus but hardly best friends. But significant spiritual impact came as hope and comfort from God’s Spirit united the campus when students gathered to pray and seek God for difficult answers. One could not help but be drawn into this mass search for God. Today the memorial eagles still fly, reminding us of these student leaders, but also of God’s grace. Returning for our class reunion this past summer, the sight of these soaring eagles immediately brought to heart this distant period of emotional confusion, quickly tempered by God’s profound peace. Tim Deeks ’85 Lockport, NY |
unexpected deaths of a friend or acquaintance can relate to
the powerful words and feelings they expressed. I, too,
believe Sen. Daniel Moynihan’s observation after the
assassination of President Kennedy summed it up best: “Yes,
we’ll laugh again, but we’ll never be young again.”