When Joseph was 13, Coach Bob very kindly put Joseph on a relay team with some of the best athletes in Westchester County at the Summer County Championships. These kids went on to get college scholarships extended to them for their swimming. Bob felt Joe deserved the chance because he was such a dedicated swimmer and a hard, enthusiastic worker. Joseph came through for the team that night, he swam a personal best, and they won, broke a record. Bob let Joe bring the trophy home that night! Joseph was so proud and happy that night! This picture makes me cry. Today, Bob left some t-shirts at the door, memorials of his elementary school class (his daughter Morgan was in the same class as Joe), and that swim season. This note was included.
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Chow Family
Please accept the items with this bag. With regrets, it seems months and we have been holding onto these t's.
Joseph brought so much to those who he met and we embraced his his humility and wholesomeness. It was never an act, just Joseph being the young man who was raised within your household.
Morgan (Bob's daughter) readlly wanted you to have the graduating class from Seely Place t-shirt. And I am sustained in my life by the the contributions provided by the individuals and friendships from Greenburgh and Edgemont. Its funny how we reflect back and flirt with memories.
"We are Greenburgh", and your family and Joseph were part of the belief that with effort, and excellence we can exceed the expectations of those who doubt you. Never ever fail to realize your self worth and treat everyone you meet as a friend and a contributing member of a team, and a society. A friend once wrote to me "Have a good living giving day today" That was the Joseph who impacted me personally from the time spent around him. Everyone felt these same emotions.
Respectfully
Bob
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