Wednesday, May 10, 2006
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Posted by at 12:52 PM
This was posted at SJC Alumni. I didn't see it until today:
Tom Juskevich
Posted on 4/4/2006 by webmaster
After a 22-month struggle with brain cancer, Tom Juskevich (A03) passed away on March 15th, 2006. A first rate lover of wisdom and staunch advocate of the St. John’s program, Tom strove to live his life according to his principles, his love of life and his ardent passion for the few individuals who held the highest place in his heart. Tom was a Jack Kent Cook Scholar who was also accomplished in the art of Tai Chi Chuan and Wind Fist Kung Fu. He was an achingly serious person, yet had also earned nicknames like “Birdman” and “The Dude.” Those who knew him well recognized him as a man whose future was bright, whose heart was pure-intentioned and whose mind was strong. Throughout his illness he continued to read, to write, to love, to laugh, to work and to travel with his long time partner, Kate Benson (A02). A “sending off” party is being held in his honor on April 8th at their home in Baltimore. Please call Kate for details. 410-245-9783.
Tom Juskevich
Posted on 4/4/2006 by webmaster
After a 22-month struggle with brain cancer, Tom Juskevich (A03) passed away on March 15th, 2006. A first rate lover of wisdom and staunch advocate of the St. John’s program, Tom strove to live his life according to his principles, his love of life and his ardent passion for the few individuals who held the highest place in his heart. Tom was a Jack Kent Cook Scholar who was also accomplished in the art of Tai Chi Chuan and Wind Fist Kung Fu. He was an achingly serious person, yet had also earned nicknames like “Birdman” and “The Dude.” Those who knew him well recognized him as a man whose future was bright, whose heart was pure-intentioned and whose mind was strong. Throughout his illness he continued to read, to write, to love, to laugh, to work and to travel with his long time partner, Kate Benson (A02). A “sending off” party is being held in his honor on April 8th at their home in Baltimore. Please call Kate for details. 410-245-9783.
Why is there something so heartbreaking about the loss of someone who's not currently part of your life, who hasn't been for a while, but who lives in a particular handful of very significant memories?
Mr. Juskevich was a great St. John's student, and I'm tremendously grateful to have had him in my core group Freshman year.
*sigh* I wish I hadn't missed the send-off already.