Reinald Kozikowski

Susan
I just found out about Dr. Kozikowski's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I knew him from DePaul many years ago.

This is really difficult for me. Reinald was my closest friend at Lakeside Elementary and our four years at Pineville High School. Comparatively speaking, I was a mental midget, he still tolerated me with laughter and patience. Although he had little music background, he was encouraged to join the band as a tuba player. Didn't take long for him become a mainstay as we marched along. There are numerous stories and anecdotes, but one really serves as an example of his mental prowess. While on a...