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Michael Nash Obituary

Nash, Michael W. of Arnold, MO, fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Saturday, September 25, 2010. Beloved son of T. Frank Nash and the late Anna M. Nash (nee Edwards); dearest brother of Margaret Mills and Tony Nash; our dear nephew, uncle, greatuncle, cousin and dear friend to many. Services: Funeral from HEILIGTAG-LANG-FENDLER Funeral Home, 1081 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, MO on Wed., Sept. 29, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. then to St. David Catholic Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment National Cemetery. Visitation Tues., Sept. 28 from 4 to 8 p.m. Condolences may be offered at heiligtagfuneralhome.com.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Sep. 28, 2010.

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Jen DeCarlo

September 21, 2011

Dear Nash Family,

I just now saw Michael's obituary. My condolences to your family. Michael will always be remembered (as well as Frank and Ann) as a dear friend!
In sympathy and sadness, Jen (Jenny Flaherty) DeCarlo amd family

Tom Stadler

August 16, 2011

Mike was a dear friend. We acted together in Chicago, but more importantly spent many evenings together sharing good food and drink with others and raising our voices in song. He was a great soul sadly lost to the world.

Fred Stone

August 12, 2011

I just was informed of Michael's passing. My deepest condolences to all of Michael's family and friends. I apologize for such a tardy response. I had not spoken or seen Michael for many years since we played together in the theatre in Chicago as well as in many weekly bridge games at his apartment. He was such a generous and loving soul-a spiritual force and conduit who shared his gift with others. A Healer to be sure. I still remember the crystals he collected. His hearty laughter and bear hugs will be sorely missed. Wherever he is now I'm sure he is entertaining others and sharing his heart and mind."Flights of angels" are certainly by his side.

Richard Shavzin

August 12, 2011

I knew Mike when he was an actor in Chicago, and a good one. After meeting him through my roommate when they did a show together in the 80s, we put together a several-year-long bridge game with a very unlikely cast of characters, headed, of course, by Mike.

Matt Miller

December 9, 2010

It was my great pleasure to work with and befriend Mike when we acted together in theatre in Chicago many years ago. We stayed close for many years, then lost touch and only recently reconnected. The last email he sent said his oncologist spoke encouragingly of his response to treatment, so it was a very sad blow to read of his loss in one the Acting trade papers. I miss his joyous spirit and infectious laugh. My condolences to his family.

Chara Politte

October 16, 2010

I have fond memories of spending time with Mike when my family would trek back to Missouri for family vacation. It has been wonderful going through and reading all the wonderful memories that everyone had of Mike. He truly touched sooooo many lives!
For his immediate family -- although I couldn't be there in person Mom and I were very much there in spirit.
All our love!
Chara and Viva Politte

Cheri Cosentino

October 6, 2010

I remember listening to Mike sing when I was in the children's choir at St. David. Then when I was old enough to join the adult choir I had the pleasure of singing with him. We had the best time with the choir. I loved the parties we had after practices. There are nothing but great memories of Mike and I am blessed to have had such a good friend.

Michael Maddox

October 4, 2010

Mike taught me how to make a pizza and tap a keg, 33 years ago. Valuable lessons from a great guy. He will be missed.

October 1, 2010

Sorry to here about Mike ive known him along time went to grade school with him at st. Francis and High school.He will be missed. Joe Donovan

Michael Colona

October 1, 2010

I just heard and am deeply sadden of his passing. He was a mentor to many including myself. I will miss you, your songs, irish eyes and smiles. Sadden I could not work the beer booth at St. David's with you one last time.

Guy Youngman

September 30, 2010

Mr.Nash was one of the best teachers i ever had at fox i know he will be greatly missed. he always made my day when i would see him wearing his kilt. now that he has passed i can look back and say i knew one of the best teachers that ever tought at fox high school.

Anne Bozesky

September 29, 2010

Very saddened to hear of Mike's passing. Will never forget his warm heart and how he took the time to always brighten the day for my mother and me and others. You will be missed by so many.

Kate & Ed Hegger

September 29, 2010

His smile and heart was bigger than life itself. RIP, Mike.

Matt Barnes

September 29, 2010

You once told me to be myself and not someone I wasn't. Your advice hasn't gone unused. I will miss you and the world already seems a bit less bright.

Matt Barnes

September 29, 2010

You have inspired me to be myself, not someone who society wants me to be. You were the best of the best. You will be sorely missed and I know the world already seems less bright without you.

Caitlin Bloethner

September 29, 2010

I never got to know Mr. Nash very well, but I know he was a great man. One day after 5th hour I was walking down the hall crying like a teenage girl, and he stopped me, not even knowing me, and talked to me until I was calm again. He was always kind and caring. He is a great man and he will be deary missed by many.

Evelyn S

September 29, 2010

Mr. Nash, you were a wonderful person, a great teacher and you will be missed. My thoughts go out to your family, friends and loved ones.

Sherri Mabrey

September 29, 2010

You will be missed. Both my sons have been inspired by you during your years at Fox. The Mabrey's (Arnold, MO)

Terry Roberts

September 29, 2010

RIP Mike, you will be missed by many.
Terry Roberts

September 29, 2010

So sorry to hear that another classmate is gone. May his family be comforted at this time.

He will be greatly missed.

Elizabeth Wiegard

September 29, 2010

Elizabeth Wiegard

September 29, 2010

Mr Michael Nash was one of those rare few teachers who could instill passion in the hearts those he taught, and he also garnered their love. He was a great man, and will be missed by very many. Many of the generations that passed through the halls of Fox High got to know him, and all now mourn his loss. R.I.P Mr Nash. We take comfort in that you're now in a better place.

Ashlee Watkins

September 29, 2010

Mr. Nash you were always an inspiration to me and i one of my biggest role models saying goodbye to you will be one of the hardest things to do. RIP we will never forget you. You were a great teacher but an even greater man

Vern (Sonny) Rudolph

September 29, 2010

I'll miss you Mike. Although we have seen less of each other over the years, I still have a lot of childhood memories growing up with you.

Samantha Podesta

September 29, 2010

Rest in Peace Mr. Nash....you and your family are in our prayers.
-The Adams Family
-The Podesta Family

Britaney Jourdain-Holman

September 29, 2010

Mr. Nash was an amazing teacher. I graduated in 2003. I only had him as a sub but he always ready to jump the gun when you needed a teacher to do something silly/serious for an assembly or play. He always brightened your day when you saw him in the hall and you would definitely get jealous if he was subbing a class you weren't in that day! He will forever hold a place in the hearts of the students & people that had the pleasure of knowing him & will be greatly missed! Thoughts & Prayers to your family.

Wanda Penrose

September 29, 2010

God Bless You, Mr. Nash. You made learning fun for my daughter, you were by far her favorite teacher. The world is a better place because of you; rest in peace.

Morgan Roscow

September 29, 2010

Mr. Nash was one of the most amazing, extraordinary people I have ever met. He taught me about Shakespeare, and he helped me find who I am. I remember that first day I walked into Shakespeare Club. I walked in and there sat this man who looked liked Santa. He was happy and fun. Nash taught us how to read Shakespeare correctly, and he taught us to work together. He was someone who I looked up to. Nash was like family to me. He will never be forgotten. You were amazing, Nash. Tell Shakespeare we said hi.

Brian Strinni

September 29, 2010

R.I.P. Mr. Nash!! You were a great guy and a great teacher!!! Brian and Jessica Strinni will always remember you!!!

Tim Miller

September 28, 2010

Mike was my first boss at Pizza Hut. I followed him to Jeffco when he did his first play "Fiddler on the Roof" ... we lost touch when he spread his acting talents around the midwest and even on the big screen. We were reunited when he came to Fox as a substitute teacher, a fill in teacher, then a full time Language Arts teacher. The most fun I had with Mike was when he and I were invited to do some of the plays together ... it was a chance for both of us to play "young" again like the high school students. You are missed already my friend. - Tim Miller, Fox teacher retired

Lynn Wills Zeiser

September 28, 2010

Mikey(as I knew him) was more than just a great teacher. That only came in his later years. He was an incredibly talented singer, actor, and musician, and had so many adventures in his life. He will be sorely missed, as well as his great smile, and big booming laugh, which was always contagious. He was an extremely generous person, and we loved him very much. Rest in peace Mikey, and don't start up the next Irish band til I get there!!

Lynn Wills Zeiser Arnold, MO.
Rose Wills Arnold, MO.

September 28, 2010

you will missed Mr. Nash!

September 28, 2010

R.I.P mike Nash was a good friend to my father(Daniel diveley)
i remember mike made me a rocking chair that said Daniel on it . i love that chair i still have it today my little sister use it now. we will all miss mike. my family the students at fox,every one will. r.i.p mike i will miss u

daniel diveley.jr

September 28, 2010

R.I.P mike Nash was a good friend to my father(Daniel diveley)
i remember mike made me a rocking chair that said Daniel on it . i love that chair i still have it today my little sister use it now. we will all miss mike. my family the students at fox,every one will. r.i.p mike i will miss u

Missy Hayden

September 28, 2010

Such an amazing man that touched many people. A great teacher as I knew him and I'm sure more of what I didn't know of him. My condolences and sympathies to the Nash family. I hope you know that this man meant something to many different people.

September 28, 2010

"Mike thank you for the kindness spread each day"

Jennifer Perfater

September 28, 2010

Mr. Nash was always a person to look up to. He was always striving to bring out the best in others through encouragement, understanding, positivity, and support. He made people feel special by extra school help, causal after school conversations, and even attending graduation parties. He touched so many lives and will be dearly missed.

Kristin Hoxworth/Boyd

September 28, 2010

Mr.Nash has had such an influence on so many peoples lives,he was the best teacher that Fox ever had. I have missed him since I graduated 8yrs ago and will miss him even more now that he's in heaven. Until we meet again,Rest In Peace Mr.Nash you will always be thought of.

John Conway

September 28, 2010

I haven't seen or heard of Mike since I left for military service in 1965 immediately after we graduated from high school. I heard of his passing from a classmate and would like to express my sorrow and condolences to his family and friends. Mike was one of my best friends in high school. I wish we could have kept in touch.

Kathy Pappas

September 28, 2010

Mike was one of my friends in high school and I haven't seen him in a long time but thought of him often. It is so wonderful to hear what an impact he made in so many lives. Rest in peace Mike.

john seeck

September 28, 2010

you taught me how to be a good person and try to better myself. you were a gift to us all and i hope to see you again sometime.

September 28, 2010

Mike Nash was a vibrant and affable person. He often lit up a room with his bright eyes, wide smile and flowing beard. With a voice that one would never forget, he showed kindness to all. My favorite memories of Mike will always be when he sang patriotic songs, e.g., Amazing Grace or God Bless America, at St. David Church on Sunday mornings. He often brought tears to my eyes due to his passion for his craft. We'll all miss him.
Jake Heilich, friend, neighbor and fellow parishioner

Kevin Harding

September 28, 2010

The only thing that would be sadder to me than Mike's passing would be if I had never gotten the opportunity to know him as a friend!

God bless you Mike...you ARE a good man!

Heidi Glaser

September 28, 2010

I have known Mike my whole life. I will miss seeing him around hunting season with my dad. He will be very missed by all.

Charles Webber

September 28, 2010

Mr. Nash will always be remembered for what he taught us about life! I will always remeber the kindness of his heart!
RIP!

Stephanie Mitchell (Gore)

September 28, 2010

You were an awesome teacher and I was so lucky to have been taught by you. You will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. You were a wonderful person who always brought the best out it people. I am so sorry for all of your loved one, but they were blessed just to have known you. Rest In Peace!!!!!

Cheryl Fairchild

September 28, 2010

Mike--my favorite memories of you will always be your big smile, hearty laugh and awesome singing voice. I enjoyed working with you on Parish Council and of course the St. David Fall Festival. I am blessed to have also been your friend. You touched the lives of so many people--it is amazing to see all the tributes from your students. You will be greatly missed but will forever and always be in our hearts.

Thomas Hoybook

September 28, 2010

My deepest condolences in your time of sorrow, Mike was a great man and will not be forgotten . Windsor Ontario Canada Formerly Jefferson County

Tom Heitzer

September 28, 2010

Mike was a high school classmate of mine and will be missed by the Mehlville Class of 1965.

Laura Fairchild

September 28, 2010

Heaven has gained an amazing person, and we're left with wonderful memories! Nash, I am blessed to have had you in my life. You will forever hold a place in my heart!! You were an inspirational person, and touched everybodies lives that came in contact with you. You will be forever missed!!

Courtney Scholar

September 28, 2010

Mr. Nash was an awesome teacher. He was always there when you neededsoem extra help or time to finish an assignment. He was a great inspiration to all his students.

Cheri Hampton

September 28, 2010

He was a substitute teacher when I was a student @ Fox High School and the first to years that worked there. I'll miss him alot.

Katelyn Belavich

September 28, 2010

Mr. Nash wasn't just my teacher, he was the reason i made it through high school. He was always there for me. I never really got to say good bye. I know that there are alot of people that didn't always agree with him, but at the end of the day...Mr. Nash was the reason they did what they did.

The Morehouse's

September 28, 2010

Mr. Nash was a great inspiration to many and loved by all. He was a credit to his department and to the teaching profession.

Laura M

September 28, 2010

Mr. Nash was a great man, teacher, and friend. I am so sad that he had to go so soon, but I am so glad he is no longer suffering. He was easily one of my favorite teachers, and I am so grateful to have known him. I will never forget the conversations we shared and all the inspiration he brought his students. Words cannot express how much he is missed. I do know Heaven for sure got another angel. He will NEVER be forgotten and he wil ALWAYS be missed! R.I.P Mr. Nash, we love you!

Tori

September 27, 2010

Mr. Nash, Thank you for being one of the best teachers I've ever had. Your were an inspiration to all of the students that you've taught over the years. You will be missed by many, but never forgotten.

September 27, 2010

Mr. Nash will be missed more than he knows, you've heard of seven people you meet in heaven, but he touched so many more here. We can not possibly begin to thank him for all his love, generosity and true kindness he has shown us all...Freeman Family (Fenton, MO)

stacy Breeher

September 27, 2010

Rest in Peace will miss seeing you at the gas station with your scratcher tickets

Brandi Longhibler

September 27, 2010

Mr. Nash was an awesome teacher. I had him as a sub and he always had a smile on his face. He made learning fun and interesting...i enjoyed him very much. Its sad to see him go but i know that he is no longer in pain. You will be forever in our hearts and NEVER FORGOTTEN!!! Love you Mr. Nash :)

Kim Ward

September 27, 2010

Mr. Nash you were an amazing teacher and friend.I will never forget you or the impact you made in my life. I bet you are in heaven singing your heart out with all the angels. May you rest in peace.

Mike Nash as Buffalo Bill Cody in "Annie Get Your Gun" at Fox High School

Samuel Meyer

September 27, 2010

Mike Nash was a great friend and always a joy to be around. I never would have been able to direct any of the plays at Fox if I hadn't had his constant help and inspiration. He was a great mentor, a generous colleague, a brilliant artist, and a true friend. I will miss him dearly, and will keep his memory until the end.

Sabrina Cowan

September 27, 2010

Mr. Nash was a friend, a teacher, an angel, a beautiful song bird. I knew Mr. Nash from school as well as church for many years. He seemed to be around most of my childhood and adolescence. I remember singing with him at church. He also helped with PSR and RCIA. He was not only one of the most well known subs at Fox Senior High school but a well known chaperone for Choir and Stuco. Mr. Nash was a very good man with a warm heart. He loved people and children alike. He had a passion for music, church and school. I will miss him dearly and church choir will simply never be the same.

Beth Diveley

September 27, 2010

Mike's passing has left a huge whole in my heart. He was more then just a friend to me, Doug, Ellen, Thomas and Emily, he was our family. Friends like Mike don't come in to a person's life very often. I have been blessed to know Mike since I was a child and then as I got older he became my friend. I have many great memories of him. One of my favorites is the year he took Ellen and Thomas Christmas shopping to buy presents for me and Doug. That's the kind of man he was. I will miss you Mike and thank God for your friendship.

Michelle Crocker

September 27, 2010

Mr. Nash was an awesome teacher! Although we didn't get along the beginning of senior year, it was only because he was trying to push me harder. I'm thankful for every bit of slack he gave me including bringing a paper to his house. He will be greatly missed and I'm glad I got the chance to experience his teaching.

kimberly bauman

September 27, 2010

this is for you mr. nash may you always light the candle in our hearts the way you always would by smiling at us

kimberly bauman

September 27, 2010

he was such an inspiring human being. i loved his stories, and i loved how he gave anyone the time of day with out an ounce of judgment . He was one of the many good expierences i had at fox high school.

Jackie Mikel

September 27, 2010

Thank you to the family and friends of Mike Nash. You shared this amazing person with us and for that we will always be grateful. He was a wonderful person with a true love for education and life. God bless his family. Rest in peace sir, it is well deserved.

Rick Albrecht

September 27, 2010

I knew Mike Nash from St. Davids I join the Men Club and had great times with him and we had a lot of fun and laughs he was a wonderful guy and a great singer in the choir and sang with him every wants in a while and he will be dearly missed and My prayers go out to the family and friends.

Tara Roberts

September 27, 2010

RIP Mr.Nash...you were such a great person, teacher and friend. You will be missed dearly.

Dan Diveley

September 27, 2010

Mike was a good friend and a fun hunting buddy. I'll miss his cooking, card playing and stories. Deer camp will never be the same. He will be missed by many.

Ashley (Ethridge) Bagley

September 27, 2010

R.I.P. Mr. Nash you will forever be remembered as a great man. You were one of Fox High Schools greatest teacher. You have touch a lot of lives while u were a teacher at Fox. You were not just a teacher, you were a friend to all of us because you helped us with some of our problems. I remember you would wear a kilt to school. I will remember most of all the choirs trips you went on and the fun we use to have.You will be missed!

Cavion Bonds

September 27, 2010

I had Mr. Nash as a teacher sophomore and senior year. He was one of my favorite teachers. He loved teaching and his students. My grandmother and I will miss him very much.

Michael Morrison

September 27, 2010

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

We will remember you forever!

Angelina Vitale

September 27, 2010

Mr. Nash you brightened our world to many amazing things. I spent the best year with you and my Best friend in first hour and i will never forget you. Its because of you that Heather and I are as strong of friends that we are now. You are an great person and an amazing teacher. Trust me when i say you will never be forgotten. May you RIP Mr.Nash.

Barbara Bast

September 27, 2010

I sang at St. David's Church choir with Mike for about 12 years. All the Christmas Eve masses...they were a huge deal to him and he was a big part of them. Every Sunday, all the holidays, and getting the whole gang together every week to practice...all those are memories I cherish and will miss. I am sure Izzy, Dan, Doug, Mary Jo, the Penningtons and the rest of the original choir group will miss him terribly. Wish I could make it to the funeral, but I will be in class in Columbia, MO. I hope someone can please send my love for me. All the best to his family and dear friends. Mike, we'll miss ya big guy.

RIP Mr. Nash

Stephanie Schoenherrr

September 27, 2010

Sending out My Love and Prayers to the family of a truely "Awesome" Man. for we will meet again my friend.

Casey Coleman

September 27, 2010

You made learning English fun, always had a big smile on you face, and happy for everyone. You will be greatly missed!

anissa pankey

September 27, 2010

I didn't know Mr. Nash that well. I talked to him a couple of times at school by what he said and how we talked i know he was a good man and a teacher my blessings go out to his family and friends and his loved ones he will always with with us looking down. RIP MR.NASH your in our hearts

Stephanie Boren

September 27, 2010

Mr. Nash was my favorite teacher all of time. He always had a warm smile to great everyone with and he will truly be missed by so many.

Jennifer O'Neill

September 27, 2010

Mike will be missed greatly. He was a wonderful person and teacher. Thoughts and prayers to your friends and family.

September 27, 2010

R.I.P Mr. Nash you will be missed my many.

Jessica Keisker

September 27, 2010

Mr Nash, All of those hours I spent with you after school for Drama, or in english 6th hour 2008 mean the world to me, you were a great mentor and Never will be forgotten, you touched too many hearts. My prayers go out to the family and friends of this amazing man.

Brooke Sparks

September 27, 2010

RIP Mr. Nash! You were a great teacher. You will be greatly missed! It was a privilege to know you and to have you as a teacher!

B P

September 27, 2010

Mr. Nash was more than a teacher, he was a mentor for my life. I had the pleasure of being in his teachings for 6 years (7th - Senior). He has been the beginning of my embarrassing nicknames and the start of my great future.

God bless your soul. You are now where you belong, amongst the angels.

Dawn Walker

September 27, 2010

I knew Mike from St. Davids. He was a wonderful man and from what I hear from ALL the kids a wonderful teacher. Your voice will be missed in mass and your heart will be missed by all. Fall Festival will never be the same. Rest in Peace Mr. Nash.

Denise Thacker

September 27, 2010

Mr Nash was a wonderful teacher and person, great friend a true inspiration to many people. Loved and cared by many. He will be tremendously missed.

Maria Scopino

September 27, 2010

Mr. Nash...it was an honor to have worked with such a dedicated individual to the field of education. You not only made a huge impact on hundreds of students lives, but several colleagues lives as well. Heaven has another angel thats for sure!

Cindy Heidorn

September 27, 2010

I am so glad my girls were able to know Mr Nash in high school. I am extremely grateful that they were touched in a special way by him like many other students. He always had a smile to share and an ear to lend. His focus was always to make this world a better place. I know his legacy will carry forward from the many who knew him.

Robert Middleton

September 27, 2010

Robert Middleton
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Jacqueline Schepers

September 27, 2010

I graduated in 2004 and I always enjoyed Mr. Nash as a teacher! He was very knowledgeable in every subject. He made learning fun and I will never forget him! He will be sincerely missed by everyone he ever encountered. My thoughts and sympathies are with his family at this time.

John and Martha Garner

September 27, 2010

Nash Family:
We will keep you and your family in our prayers in this time of sorrow. Mike was an outstanding man, we would see him almost daily at the gas station playing a game. He was a wonderful friend and we shared many great stories together. I can not remember a time he was not laughing and joking around. Not only did he care out about his family he extended his family to all his kids in class. He was the most understanding and outgoing teacher Fox could of had. Now he will be looking down and guiding us in our lives daily, with that I find comfort. He will never be forgotten by many people.

Ryan Brown

September 27, 2010

Mr. Nash was one of the coolest and well rounded people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. While he was my teacher, he was also my neighbor and would frequently come to neighborhood gatherings and tell us all kinds of funny stories. He truly was awesome.

Patrick Vitt

September 27, 2010

Mr. Mike Nash was never my teacher formally, not that he needed to be, he taught us all through his example. Although his wisdom was superior in so many ways, young and old could feel free to discuss or even disagree with him. I feel blessed to have known him, and the angels in heaven are blessed to have him. Thankyou Mike for your service to us all.

Alen Hadzimahovic

September 27, 2010

I had Mr. Nash my sophomore year, and i must say it was the funnest class that i had my whole time at fox, he made class very interesting and fun... the school and community has lost a great man. RIP Mr. Nash you will never be forgotten

Stephen Albrecht

September 27, 2010

Mr. Nash was one of the most inspirational i have ever had. He always pushed his students forward and wanted the best out of them. Thank you Mr. Nash for everything. you will be missed and we all love you

Ashley Hellmers

September 26, 2010

R.I.P Mr Nash... You were a great teacher.. you helped me so much weather it was in school with papers.. to personal advice i always disliked english untill he was my teacher then i loved it especially when he taught us about greek mythology, my thoughts and prayers to the family.. He had such a big heart and for this i will and im sure many others wont soon forget him at all.. you will be missed..

Michael George

September 26, 2010

With your death I not only lost my favorite teacher but also a dear friend, who not only taught me the days lesson but also life lessons I will carry with me till the day I die. It is my only regret that I didn't get to tell you how much you effected and changed my life but also me as a person but inside I hope you knew how many lives you changed and affected positively both my own and others and know that I will always keep you and your family in my prays as you watch us from heaven. So thank you Mr.Nash for your love of teaching, love of life, and for loving and caring about everyone of us.-Mike George Fox High School Class of 2010'

Cory Cross

September 26, 2010

Mr. Nash was one of the most amazing and influential teachers I ever have had. I couldn't have picked a better way to start every day of my senior year. And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda.

Ashley Birtley

September 26, 2010

Mr. Nash... well... He had a huge impact on my life. I was in his class my Sophomore year at Fox. I absolutely loved it. He taught me so much, and I had so many interesting conversations with him. He was definitely a man worth looking up to. Then, my junior year, I decided I wanted to make the leap to AP Language Arts. I was scared.. I mean, college classes compared to that normal LA II I was taking. But Mr. Nash believed in me, and told me everyday that I deserved to be there, and he knew I would do just fine. Then, this year, my senior year, I was put in his class again by mistake instead of my AP IV class. I walk into Mr. Nash's class room that first day to see him in a wheel chair. My heart sank. But he looked at me and gave me the biggest smile I've ever seen. I told him how happy I was to see him, holding back tears, and said how sorry I was that I had to trade out of his class. I really needed the AP credit. He proceeded to tell me "That's okay, AP Language Arts is where you belong." Once again, he just boosted me to move forward. He came to school every day he possibly could this year until the very end. I will never forget this man. He meant a lot to me. The halls of Fox High School are never going to be the same without him. R.I.P.

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Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

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