Rogelio Guajardo

Hi Mr. Guajardo, You were my social studies teacher when I was in the 6th grade. That was 17 years ago, but you're in my thoughts almost every day. I always remember the time that my grades were low and I was struggling with nearly every subject. I had a parent-teacher conference and you saved me from a world of trouble. I remember later that day in class you said to me "I really put my hands in the fire for you". And I'll never forget that. I became a teacher, a middle school teacher at...

Hey, Mr. G. Last thing I remember you telling us was a story. That was almost 20 years ago. Hello, from one of your old students. We still out here. And you're still here too leaving the gift of nostalgia. So many comments here by my old classmates. We love you. I'll keep the memory of your story to myself. It always stuck with me.

I miss you. I was recalling you playing your drum set and your mom calling out, "Rogelin, ya basta!" LOL!
So many good times in Westchester growing up.
We will catch up at some point...

So you thought I forgot, you know me better then that Happy Birthday !!!! So would you be like fifty …lol… Just kidding. I always remember busting your chops, adding a few years to your age every chance I had. Sure we had our fun, and you had your way of returning the favor to Bryan and I…… Its crazy, I cant believe its been five years since you left us. I think of you each and everyday, your spirit keeps us all going here on earth, as we try to enjoy each and everyday of life that we have...

Roger,
I'm so sad...I can't believe you left us...I remember growing up with you...riding our bikes, then heading off to junior high, and still you were there even when we went off to college. We had so many good times (crashing parties @ the Eden Rock, driving your little porsche around Miami Beach, hanging out with your parents at your Westchester home...) You are a true friend..forever..I wish you could have met my kids...You will always be missed.
Your friend,
Ines...

Roger,
Hey Jack I just wanted to stop by and say Hi ! I hope your doing well up there we all miss you a lot. I have all our pictures of all the fun stuff we used to do. I know your doing good things up there. Sometimes when I am in a difficult situation, I ask myself what would you do and I can always work thru it. You taught me so many life lessons. When I was down you made me laugh, when I had the mokes you would always do something crazy.
Miss you !

Hey Mr.G,

The strangest thing happened to me a few nights ago. I was speaking to Gabriel (my boyfriend) and I was telling him about how you were.

I told him all about the stories you'd tell us and how everyone, including the timid introverts that constantly maintained a quiet disposition to the extroverts that made their presence all the more obvious in other classes, trusted you so quickly (myself included) and, somehow, changed them into people who weren't afraid to speak...

Hi Roger,
I was so shocked when I heard about what happened to you. I still remember the last time we saw each other and talked before I left Miami. I remember the good times in school, from Junior High and High School. I know you're being well taken care of on the other side and we will meet again.

Roger,
I miss you very much and I think about you all the time. I hope your doing good up there!