Thomas Edward Knight

I miss you more than you would ever know. Walt

We were best of friends I was best man at his wedding I lost my confidant and friend Rest in peace Marty Morici

It's been almost a full year since Tom passed and I still have not reconciled myself to his departure. I feel the loss every day; every day there is something I want to share with him, music, books, movies, news, but he's gone. We had a real bond, were two brothers in spirit, English teachers with a playful attitude toward language and life. Tom was gentle and kind, but he was also full of joy. I have a Tom-sized hole in my life that just can't be filled. I miss you so much, brother!

I´m shocked and saddened to know that Tom has passed away. I first met Tom as a student teacher at Modesto HS and, at that time, Tom was an assistant principal. As luck would have it, I had my first book challenge, a required book for sophomore English students. Fortunately for me, Tom was the administrator who brought the book challenge to my attention and helped me navigate this unnerving challenge. In addition to being a compassionate administrator, Tom was gentle spirit who treated...

Tom was special. He served as a mentor when I began teaching with him. We shared a room for several years and ate lunch with a close group. He was sincere, caring, and had a wicked sense of humor. I loved hearing about his adventures on the coast.

I love you, dad! Best friend forever

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Tom Knight! He was a very lovely man and I enjoyed chatting with him at work. He was always very kind. God bless him. May he rest is peace!

I was in Mr. Knight´s English class during my junior year at Beyer High. I have always liked and respected him since. I was fortunate to see him in public places a few times over the years. When I did, he remembered my name. I always appreciated that. Years later, when I was training to become a teacher, I student-taught at Modesto High. He was an assistant principal there at that time. I´ll never forget how wonderful he felt about that. Lastly, my father was his optometrist for a...

Tom was not only my favorite teacher in high school, but he was a wonderful mentor and friend. He also had a great sense of humor. He was a gentle person and I really don´t remember him ever raising his voice or getting mad. Over the years when I lived near Modesto, we ran into each other a few times. We would always just pick up where we left off. After I moved to Monterey area, we lost touch. I remember him talking about Santa Cruz and his surfing days. Heaven gained another Angel. ...