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for Lamond Preston
Gloria Lorraine Soto Wilson
February 29, 2024
I appreciate your " tough love" on my daughter as she was a student under your administration at CHOLLA. She proudly graduated as a CHOLLA Charger and now works for this fantastic district ! Rest in eternal peace Mr. Preston.
Effie Gregory
January 23, 2008
Martha,
Sorry to hear of your loss, however, please know that our Heavenly Father, is there at all times for you, to be your guide and keeper. God Bless you and family.
Joseph and Yvonne Payton
January 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Gerald, Joyce(Russell) Gordon
January 12, 2008
Our condolences to the Preston family, your loss is ours also. My wife was a school mate of his and I met him and his whole family in 1962. We'll always remember the good times we had together. He touched so many people. The world needed people like Bert, he won't be forgotten. GOD BLESS YOU.
Chuck Ford
January 9, 2008
When I first came to Tucson in 1961, Bert, Herman, and Ed came by Barrio Anita where I was living, picked me up and we drove out to the desert and passed the Kappa Loving Cup of Thunderbird wine.
I will definetly miss Bert at the monthly get togethers! He always organized the dinners that helped keep us together for all these years. So long to a great buddy.
Doris Ford
January 9, 2008
I looked forward to knowing Bert had arranged the monthly "Boys Night Out" dinner with Ed, Chuck, Herman and Marlon. Chuck could argue the politics of the day with them instead of me. I also remember how Bert used to cook for Delta Sigma Theta meetings at your home and advise us on finances. He'll surely be missed.
Monica Avedano
January 7, 2008
I had the greatest opportunity to meet him while i attended cholla high school 84-87. He was extremely kind but also tough. He always had a positive thing to say and for a lot of us was a father figure. As time has gone by i haven't seen him since graduation, but he was never forgotten. Thank for being such an inspiration in my own life. You will be missed.
Janet Long
January 7, 2008
I knew Dr. Preston when I was a student at Tucson High School (class of '72). I remember him as a dedicated educator. My condolences to the Preston family.
Sincerely,
Janet "Andrews" Long
Dr. Edward F. Sparks
January 5, 2008
I will miss receiving his telephone call everyday...
Cheryl Boyce
January 4, 2008
I will miss getting crabcakes for your father. He was a true joy.
Thinking of you and yours always,
Cheryl
Phyllis Schwartz
January 4, 2008
On behalf of the Arizona Department of Education, I would like to express our sympathy to the Preston family, and to Greg Copeland, Dr. Preston's nephew, who works at the department in the School Effectiveness Division. Respectfully,
Phyllis Schwartz
Associate Superintendent, ADE
Danny White
January 4, 2008
Dr. Preston was truly a devoted and committed educator and administrator. Those desiring to be teachers or principals would do themselves and students justice by emmulating the pattern he set. While we are all saddened by his passing, let's remember the life lived and the lives he touched. My condolences to the family. Psalms 27:1-14
Robert Cuestas
January 4, 2008
My deepest respect and with sincere sympathies to the Preston Family. He was a great educator.
Rincon High School, Class of "77
FRANK TADEO
January 2, 2008
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE PRESTON FAMILY. LAMOND WAS A NOT ONLY A JUNIOR HIGH FRIEND BUT CONTINUED ON TO TUCSON HIGH. HE WAS ALSO PRINCIPAL TO MY DAUGHTER AT CHOLLA HIGH SCHOOL. HE WAS ALWAYS THE BEST DRESSED IN OUR CLASS AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. SINCERELY, FRANK TADEO AND FAMILY. MAY GOD COMFORT YOU AND KEEP YOU IN HIS HEART.
Fay Hunter
January 2, 2008
I had the opportunity to work with Doc at Cholla H.S. in the 80's and enjoyed it very much. He was a fun, kind person, who will be remembered by many.
God Bless,
Debra Janzen
January 2, 2008
My condolences to the family. Lamonds support of this community was tremendous he gave many hours to the support of Mobile Meals of Tucson. When I worked with him I enjoyed hearing his stories about Tucson and Dunbar Spring School.
Tom Scarborough
January 2, 2008
I met Dr. Preston when I went to teach science at Catalina High School in 1983. When he moved to Cholla High School, he contacted me about a job he had available and asked me to apply. I did, and a couple of years later, with his encouragement, I applied for and received the appointment as his Assistant Principal for Instruction. Dr. Preston was a great mentor, and helped me tremendously as I learned my job. Any success that I have had as a school leader can be directly attributed to his guidance and friendship. I feel very fortunate to have known Dr. Preston and to have had the opportunity to work with and learn from him.
Jerry Gastellum
January 2, 2008
Lamond,
I am sorry to hear of your passing. You were a great Administrator and I enjoyed working with you at Cholla. I'll never forget, "How do it know"! Wish I could be with your family and friends to celebrate your life, I am out of town. God Bless to your family on this sad occasion.
Vonceil Weaver-Jackson
January 2, 2008
To Martha, and the family of Bert Preston: I was so sorry to hear of Bert passing. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time and days to come.
Sincerely,
Ray Clarke
January 1, 2008
It was with great saddness that I learned of Dr. Preston's death. I admired Lamond very much, both personally and professionally. My deepest sympathy to the family.
Ray Clarke, Pres. & CEO, Las Vegas-Clark County Urban League
Tommy Harper
January 1, 2008
We had the best possible North Central Evaluation under Dr. Preston. He was supportive of the English Department; he thought we were the greatest. I did not want him to go to Cholla. I also taught his daughter. The family has my sympathy. Sincerely, Tommy Harper
Felix Green
January 1, 2008
May I extend my sincere sympathy to the Family.
Felix Green
Dan Becraft
January 1, 2008
He was a loyal friend and classmate, class of 55 THS. He had a very rare and unique quality about him that just drew you to him as a friend. While we went our separate ways, we always remained friends, always glad to see each other when we met.
I am proud to have had him as a friend all these many years.
solomon rios
January 1, 2008
Rest in peace with Jesus, Dr.Preston.
May God bless you.
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