James L. Griggs

Les' family is in my thoughts and prayers. I was one of his many handball buddies at the Pentagon. We all admired and respected him. He was easy to like and we will miss him.

My deepest condolences to all in Les' family! I knew Les through his mentoring of my late wife, Bonnie (Young) Phelps, in Polish military analysis. While she was doing her analyst's tour at the American Embassy in Warsaw in 1986, he looked after her and kept her from getting into trouble, which she appreciated very much. He was a wonderful man, who will be missed very much by all who knew him.

My friend is gone but will not be forgotten by his fellow handballers especially at the POAC back when. And could he hit a curve ball when serving.

Our heartfelt condolences to you, Jo and to all your family. We are deeply saddened to hear this news. We both held Les in the highest regard. He was such a lovely man. I will copy here a note Joe wrote to all Les' handball buddies:

Sad new today for the handball community. Les Griggs, one of the best players to step on the courts at the Pentagon, died on 3 April in Philadelphia. An obituary is in today's (6 April) Washington Post. Les played at the Pentagon in the 70's and...