...and God bless the man as he now goes
Dear Mr. Puckette,
How's the view up there? I hope that it's a wonderful place, and that you enjoy it.
It's been a few days when they announced your death. To tell the truth I didn't really feel anything but shock at that time. But now, as the reality began to kick in. I realized how I missed those days way back in 7th grade. It was the first time ever in my life that I actually enjoyed math. Even though I spend a while of my 7th grade math with a substitute and didn't get to know you as long as your other students...the moment you returned, the atmosphere in the classroom was changed. It was evident how you always made an obvious effort to make your lessons fun. With your funny sound effects and shortcuts to help us memorize things, and the puzzles that would help us improve our logic...all in a fun way.
You were a gifted artist, and I still remember the day were everyone would crowd around your desk, waiting for you to write our initials onto our calculators with your graceful handwriting. Though the white-out initials on mine are now a bit tattered, I will never forget how you had made me enjoyed math through your patience, wisdom and passion.
Through people will always have to go at a certain time. Yours has arrive a bit early...and I wish you all the best. Some say that people usually do not realize the things they care about and often takes things for granted until its too late. I'm sorry that I stopped stopping by to say hi. May you rest in peace knowing that you have contributed and changed the lives of many. You have achieved something that many could not, and by doing so, you will forever be remembered in a special place in all of our hearts.
Thanks again for everything,
TC
How's the view up there? I hope that it's a wonderful place, and that you enjoy it.
It's been a few days when they announced your death. To tell the truth I didn't really feel anything but shock at that time. But now, as the reality began to kick in. I realized how I missed those days way back in 7th grade. It was the first time ever in my life that I actually enjoyed math. Even though I spend a while of my 7th grade math with a substitute and didn't get to know you as long as your other students...the moment you returned, the atmosphere in the classroom was changed. It was evident how you always made an obvious effort to make your lessons fun. With your funny sound effects and shortcuts to help us memorize things, and the puzzles that would help us improve our logic...all in a fun way.
You were a gifted artist, and I still remember the day were everyone would crowd around your desk, waiting for you to write our initials onto our calculators with your graceful handwriting. Though the white-out initials on mine are now a bit tattered, I will never forget how you had made me enjoyed math through your patience, wisdom and passion.
Through people will always have to go at a certain time. Yours has arrive a bit early...and I wish you all the best. Some say that people usually do not realize the things they care about and often takes things for granted until its too late. I'm sorry that I stopped stopping by to say hi. May you rest in peace knowing that you have contributed and changed the lives of many. You have achieved something that many could not, and by doing so, you will forever be remembered in a special place in all of our hearts.
Thanks again for everything,
TC