Friday, October 28, 2022
Many great memories pop into my head as I reflect about my friend Bobby. Given the season I remember that Bobby and I doubled for homecoming our Freshman year at Travis. Without Bobby’s positive and optimistic influence, I likely would have let the event pass, not asked out that really cute girl and simply let my introverted self-have another night in front of the TV. Bobby, however, had other ideas so he pressed me and long story short at his encouragement I asked the girl (she said Yes!), we had a great time, and managed to stay out of trouble (probably the young ladies’ influence more than anything). I could go on and on with stories, but his outgoing personality, good heart, passion for the things he loved, and a quest for fun helped me get out of my introverted shell and I will always be grateful for that… As I start this weekend with my son and his Freshman year homecoming my greatest hope for him is that he will find a friend like Bobby. I regret that I will not be able to make it this evening, but please know that my thoughts have been and will continue to be with Bobby and the entire, wonderful Vallilee family.
