As a Native New Yorker, I will always remeber Ron, first on the corner of Pitt and Rivington, where he convinced me that attending Cooper Union as opposed to Philadelphia College was a better deal for me...it was.
I didn't see him again until 10 years later at the National Endowement when Nany Hanks was chair...he actually remembered me.
We talked about the need for expansion arts programs for all and he reminded me that he had to act...after all one has to eat.
10 years later again, we met in Madrid where he actually helped me withthe Spanish consulate for publishing distribution of bilingual programs for the ESL and bilingual aundiece back home.
I hope I can, depite my successful profession, be able to also focus on the needs of others to fulfill their lives as well as mine...as he did.
I know the Lord Almighty has alresdy blessed his soul, may it spill over to you all amidst your grief.
Sincerely,
Carlos F. Delgado
Posted by: Carlos F. Delgado - San Antonio, TX Mar 17, 2009