Marvin Dennis Reaser Jr.

Dennis Reaser had a role instilling a sense of dedication to music in my son and gave both my kids a pride in being part of the Pride of Salem. Photos of the kids in their uniforms was forbidden for some reason and the kids fiercely complied.

MR. REASER WAS MY BOSS AT FIRST FLIGHT HIGH SCHOOL IN KILL DEVIL HILLS HE ALWAYS TREATED ME SO NICE MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE THE FAMILY AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME

Mr. Reaser was both a friend and a mentor to me in high school, seeing my love for music and connecting me with some of his contacts for lessons, and sharing his compositions with me. My mom worked at our high school, so I did spend more time around him outside of school as well, hanging around the halls of FFHS after the school day ended. On more than one occasion, he shared his compositions with me, but I remember one specific instance when he pulled me out of Ms. Shipman´s english class....

I have so many fond memories of my time in highschool at FFHS. Every now and then he would slip me a $5 bill or say something to make me laugh. He brought so much joy to our halls. I will never forget those 4 yrs me and all my siblings spend with him. Sorry for this profound loss & may he rest easy.

On the week of his 64th birthday, Mr Reaser and I listened to his album along with the Beatles and he shared what inspired him about the year from their music and the music he made. Everytime I hear "when I'm 64", I think of only Mr Reaser.

Oh Dennis you will be missed. Thank you for the many many laughs and your candid personality. You were truly a bright light.

I am the School Nurse at First Flight High School. When I started there in 2013 Dennis was my Assistant Principal...his office was right next door to mine. I went to College in WV and my family was from the Roanoke area...we had lots to talk about. I loved his sense of humor..his complete honesty..love of music..the loud trumpet! (Still have his cd) Most importantly he was a great father figure to me..and I´m sure to many students...but especially to me when my father passed. Will never...

You sure will be missed friend! You were always so joyful and bubbly and always bragged about your family. I never met Mary, but I feel like I did as much as you talked of her. This is not good-bye, it's I'll see you later when I hear you up there playing your music. Love ya, Marie

I´ll never forget playing golf with Dennis and he missed a hole in one on Seascape by 2 inches. I jokingly told him he had to putt it in. He never let me forget it. He has an incredible sense of humor and is so dedicated to the students in his charge. It was a great blessing to work with him for a short period of time at FFHS. Prayers to his family and friends.