Fletcher Fogle

I knew Fletcher briefly, I worked with him. I found myself watching him. I have always naturally admired my peers who are a little older. I could tell he looked a little older than me. And I was always looking to Fletcher as a guide to make sure I was doing the right thing. I had brief training before I was thrown into the busyness of Christmas time and loading trees, but it was fun. Fletcher did everything and knew everything. There´s one example I remember. One of my first weekends or days...

We never had the pleasure of meeting Fletcher, but from reading everything that others have said about him, we truly wish we had. We have done a lot of outdoor activities -- camping, hiking, canoe camping, etc. Most teens and young adults who accompanied us on some of those adventures didn't notice the smaller things in nature, but we know it would have been an absolute pleasure to have had Fletcher join us for some of those times. Having Fletcher share his observations would have been...

Tooth fairy moment.

I LOVED teaching Fletcher! He was one of them most intelligent children I have ever taught. Fletcher had a gentle and curious nature. When he met my husband he asked in a very respectful tone, " Mr. Withers, how old are you?" When Dennis replied that he was 70...Fletcher shook his head and said, "Mr. Withers, you are really OLD." Fletcher's comment has become a family favorite. Fletcher and his brothers, and his kind, caring, and loving parents encouraged me to be a better teacher. I will...