Ron Graham

Fond memories of my friend and neighbor Ron Graham on Glenarm Rd. used to party and drink Presidente out of the bottle. Like babies. Spoke fluent Spanish from his younger days in the peace corp in South America.
Vatos like Ron come into your life only once in a while.
When they do, cherish their memories and keep in your heart.

Ray or Ramon, as he would correct me, Castillo

And so, in the autumn of my life, I find myself living in the same area where you lived your last years. I remember driving through here with you in the orange sunshine of 1969. Perhaps we both have come full circle in time. Yet I wish you could see this amazing beauty standing or riding by my side. True friendship survives beyond our mortal bodies precisely because time is indeed circular.

He was vibrant and proud of the Spanish he spoke with me. Always with a smile and offered Presidente from the bottle. Stated if its not pure it ain't good for you. Tell me stories of his South American travels. The people that taught him Spanish and how to live off the land. Don't need a shot glass for that!
rc

Well Amigo ........... can't be long now before we join you and Brad in, I was going to say heaven but the truth is we will most likely see you in Brads basement where we all belong and where we had so much fun in those wonderful formative years! For sure you and I will take a long walk along the tracks that follow the Roaring Fork!

Ronnie and my departed brother Jack were the kindest, gentlest, most supportive people I had the incredible luck to know and love and be loved by. It's a different world without them. If you knew Ronnie you can't help but have a little of him in you. My best to Ronnie's family and his legions of friends. Mike, Anne, Alex Carney

Vaya con dios, amigo, yo se que estas tocando los azules con tu harmonica y tomando presidente. descansa en paz. tu amigo Ramon Castillo

In the fifty years I knew Ron, I never heard him say a negative or judgmental thing about the people he knew! Ron had a big heart, he was generous, kind, and unpretentious! He lived an adventurous life and I often wished I could be with him on these adventures. I'm so glad that he found Mindy Grimes. They shared so much and gave each other true support and enduring love!
When Ron's mother died he read this prayer at her grave:

I give you this one thought to keep -
I am with you...

I am so sad to hear about Ronnie. Our condolences to Mindy and family. He will always remain in our hearts and those left behind will remain in our prayers.

Ron was my good friend and neighbor when we went to Cheyenne mnt high school together. He didn't always do what people thought he should but he always did what he wanted to do. I will miss him and I' m sorry that I never got a chance to visit him and Mindy in The mountains. Jeff thatcher/Berkeley Springs, WV.