David Washburn was a great guy and a good teacher despite what a lot of people had to say about him. Saturday morning, he passed away, finally succombing to his bout with cancer. I remember seeing him at the store earlier this summer and we had a little talk after I'd carried out the groceries. He said the usual "Good luck at school. You'll do fine." type good-bye that all of our teachers say when we see each other for what could be the last time ever. Now it seems to be a totally different, and much sadder good-bye. The sort that really makes me want to do as good as he thought I could.

I have no doubt that he's fishing with God right now. Rest in peace, Mr. Washburn.

:-(