BRUCE L. LaFORCE

I feel very sad to know that Mr. LaForce is now resting in peace. I just did a search on a whim and found this obit link. Mr. LaForce inspired me to take an interest in Biology at Curie Metro HS. I didn't know it then, but because of his inspiration - I developed a lifelong appreciation for Biology and science. Mr. Laforce, I wish to say Farewell and Thank You for what you gave me.

a true gentleman

Mr. LaForce was my Science teacher at Curie High School. Today, Earth Day 2020, National Geographic aired a program on the Galapagos Islands. He always said if you get a chance, go to the Galapagos Islands. I can't hear the word Galapagos and not think of him. He was the first teacher that inspired me about science. Had us eat shellfish one time. UGHH, to my 17 year old self! Now, delicious. Dissected crayfish. Counted the eyeballs of the fruit flies we had to grow from culture so we can...

Bruce and I grew up together and attended Clissold. I went to MPA and he MPHS. But we remained pals into our 20's when I left for Hawaii to live for many decades seeing him once as a tour guide in the 70s. We had many fun times and were hooligans not to mention Cho Brothers which was a small club of our own invention.

Chris..I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I know he fought hard to stay here with you..Rest in peace Bruce

We are so sad over the loss of this amazing man. Bruce was one of the greatest guys we've ever known. He always seemed to be wearing a smile and always seemed so relaxed and happy.

Bruce touched so many lives, between the thousands of high school students he taught science, to the hundreds of kids he taught to drive, to the hundreds he led on tours, to the many friends and relatives he loved and charmed with his kind, upbeat, jovial personality.

During this past...

Chrissy, Aunty Helen, Uncle Mark, Carrie, Cathy, George, Colin and Zach, our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Bruce was a very special guy. We enjoyed spending time with him during the Anniversary Weekend. Hugs to you all.... Love, Darah, Steve, Jared and Caitlin xoxo

I had Bruce LaForce for honors biology at Harper H.S. in the 70's. I ran into him again at Chicago State with my business teacher Dennis O'Boyle. Each morning of summer classes started with a cup of coffee from White Castle. The 3 of us became buddies. Sadly we lost track of each other, but I always think of him fondly when I see a cup of White Castle coffee. Rest in peace, Bruce, aka, Mr. LaForce.

I met Bruce many years ago as a Cartan Escort in Hawaii and saw him again at the Cartan reunion a couple of years ago. He had not changed; a smile and kind words for all.

My prayers and deepest sympathy for your loss, he will be missed by many.