Towanda Gross (Johnson)

Rhonda Moore (Holder)

Prayers of comfort goes out to the family.  Wonderful teacher!!!!!

Barbara Thurston (Martin)

My prayers go out to the Graham Family! Mr. Graham was such an awesome Government Teacher, always had a great time in his class, and he will truly be miss..may he Rest in Heaven..much love to the Family!

Jeanette Arthur (Thomas)

Our hearts are saddened by the separation of Mr  Thomas Graham. He was not only my teacher but we fellowshipped together at New Samaritan Baptist Church years ago. Our condolences, strength and love are extended to Trevor, Brooke and family.  

In His Service and Love,

Pastors J. Ira & Jeanette D. Arthur Thomas

Logos International Ministries, Inc.

Sheila Lyles

Hello everyone!

As promised in my original post regarding the passing of Mr. Thomas Graham, the arrangements are as follows

Thursday, June 18th

Wake/Viewing -- 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Hodges & Edwards Funeral Home

3010 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD

Friday, June 19th

Homegoing Service at 11:00 a.m.

St. Timothy Episcopal Church

3601 Alabama Ave., SE, Wash., DC

Take good care!

Sheila

(btw - if you noticed I used the name 'Harvey' in my original post -- I renamed him back in 1979 so I always called him that -- he used to laugh and allowed me to do so.  So, it's sort of an inside joke.  My mind just slipped when I sent y'all the note (lol) -- creature of some habits!!

Angelia Rowe (Garner)

I was able to attend the viewing for Mr. Graham.  Needless to say that the viewing was packed-standing room only.  Indeed this was a tribute to the life of Mr. Graham and the indelible impact that he had on the lives of his family, his colleagues and his students.  In fact, several of his students became his "godchildren."  I was amazed at the level of his commitment to teaching, even after his tenure at McKinley.  It is UNDENIABLE that his "mark" in the Educational arena will live on in the lives of those that he touched.  Rest In Paradise Mr. Graham.

Norma Hood

I was not aware of Mr Graham's passing.  I will continue to keep his family lifted up in prayer.  I always enjoyed atending his class.  R.I.P. 

Norma J.

Walter Greene

I just read the email message about the passing of Mr Pritchett.  For sure my thoughts and prayers are with his family, but truly as Mr Pritchett's spirit transitions, I hope he knows just how huge an impact he had on some of us at Tech!  His passion for teaching was old school and truly inspirational.  Nothing thrilled him more than when he saw the light come on in YOUR head concerning a concept he was teaching.  The more curious you became the more excited he became.  That dude changed my life.  His ability to inspire you to see beyond your current capabilities, and push you to reach further than you could see never left me.  His instruction of Ohm's Law got me through 10 months of intense basic electronics and Avionics training in the Air Force.  He is a key reason I had a sucessful 30 year career of service.  I still see his face right there as we built and tested circuits, his hand on our shoulder as encouragement to wonder.  His classic removing of his glasses and biting the end as he contemplated his answer to your questions.  Mr Pritchett was a huge reason this NW dude embraced his NE High School, and came to love it as much as I do.  As he carries on, I hope he knows that he did not just make a difference, to some of us, he was THE difference.

Until we meet again good sir

Walter E. Greene Jr class of 79

Sabrina Stewart

I'm sitting here reading Walter's remembrance of Mr. Pritchett and am moved.   Walter, if there is some way you can send this to his family, I'm quite sure it would really mean a lot to them.  To know someone you loved made such an impact on another person's life for this many years speaks volumes to Mr. Pritchett's character as well as to his profession as a teacher.  Many people will send his family sympathy cards, but to receive a heartfelt tribute like yours would be beautiful!   God bless and Happy Holidays to the amazing class of 79!

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Walter ... I'm not sure if we know one another ...  (It's been soooo long) ...  Maybe if you post a pic or two ... :) But I ditto Sabrina's sentiments.  I knew who Mr. Pritchett was, but I didn't really have any interaction with him.  What you indicated about him though is exactly how I felt about some other teachers  -- both in McKinley and in my Junior High School (Langley) ...  One of the first that comes to mind is Mrs. Elliott (our classmate, Benita Elliott's Mom) ... She made an everlasting impression on me while at Langley!  I am so very grateful to God for giving us teachers who truly cared about us!!  The Class of '79 was and is and always will be!! 

Walter Greene

Sorry it took soo long to respond to your messages.  Sabrina, thanks for your suggestion.  I contacted the funeral home and asked that they forward my message to the family.  You were on point with your sentiment and I appreciated the nudge.

Charmaine, thank you for the advise with the website.  I was able to change my location to Hawaii.  I do not think we knew each other at Tech.  We had a huge class though, as I recall, close to a grand i think.  I will be sure to look for you and say hello at the next reunion I'm able to make.  I agree that there were many teachers that had an impact even though I did not realize it at the time.  Mr Graham was my homeroom teacher and a good friend of my Father (Teacher/Coach at Phelps HS).  Even though I did not take any classes from him, I did see the impact he had on other folks...another inspirational gentleman.  I really should update my info like you suggested.  My friends give me the same grief about my Facebook page.  LOL

I hope you both have a very Merry Christmas and an outstanding new year

Walt Greene

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Dove (Frazier)

Funeral Services for Rochelle Myles-Galloway  

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Life Changing Faith Christian Church

3235 Swann Road

Suitland, MD  20746

Viewing: 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Funeral Immediately following

Repast will be announced

Charmaine Thrower (Franklin)

Gwen .... That is so unreal!!!  We all have worked so closely since 2008 ...  I am so very sorry.  I love you Rochelle.  I hate that I didn't know so that I could have prayed and encouraged you through your journey. Rest in His Eternal Arms.  

Sabrina Stewart

Oh my....I'm so sorry to hear this!   I remember her.   My condolences to her family and friends.  The pictures posted yesterday shed light on her strong connection with her McKinley Tech family and for all of you who were so close to her I offer my heartfelt condolences to you as well.  RIP Rochelle 

Emmett Driggers

Thoughts and prayers going to the Myles-Galloways,and "Tech Family" who know and love Cookie. Rest in Peace

Sheila Lyles

I ran into James Lagon at the supermarket this morning and he informed me of the passing of Rochelle!

I last saw her at the Class of '79 happy hour in July 2015/Stone Fish in New Carrollton, MD -- she was as beautiful and friendly as always!!

May God wrap his blanket of comfort around her family and each of you!

Continued peace and blessings!

Sheila Lyles

Denise Powers (Thomas)

 I am so sad to hear of Rochelle (Cookie) Miles-Galloway passing, her family are in my prayers.  

Denise 

Walter Porter Jr.

I have a heavy heart right now. Rochelle was a very good friend and a good soul. My sincere condolences to her and her family. God has taken an Angel. RIP my dear friend. 

Adrienne Jackson (Corrothers)

I'm so incredibly sadden to hear of the passing of Rochelle.  I was blessed to share a special moment with her at the Tech picnic in 2014.  She was a sweet soul and I'll miss the power of her prayers during our reunion meetings.  May God Bless her family during this time.  Rest in Peace.. 

Bruce Holliday

So shocked and saddened to hear of Rochelle's passing. She was an integral part of keeping the Techite family going over all these years. She will be missed.  Love, prayers and condolences to her family and our Tech family. 

Monica Carter

I am so sorry to hear of Rochelle's passing. My prayers are with her family.

Barbara Thurston (Martin)

I was very sad and shocked  by the news of Rochelle (Cookie) passing, she will truly be miss..my prayers go out to her Family at this time..i was glad to have seen Cookie at Tech's last function at the Stone Fish Grill we had a wonderful time as what the Tech family do..she was laughing, smiling and having a good time living her life to the fullest..another Angel to watch over us....may God bless her family and give them comfort at this time in Jesus name Amen!!!

Steven Lesesne

i'm so sorry to  heard the  passing  of  Rochelle cookie mile-Galloway i  remember how  she  alway have  a  great  smile i  remember  when we  our  30th year reunion   at the  meet  and  greet and  she  ask  do  you  remember  me  and  i  said  i remember but  i  can't  picture your name  she  said don't talk to me  until  you remember my  name. LOL  my  prayers with  her  family  and  family that  i  alway  called her  my  techite  family she will sadly  missed . god comfort  her  family throught  their  grief i  will  missed her  for  all the  great  time  we  spend  during  our reunions the  class of 1979

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Dove (Frazier)

Funeral Services for:
Rochelle (Cookie) Myles-Galloway

Viewing, Saturday, January 16, 2016

9:30 am – 10:30 am

Funeral Immediately following

Life Changing Faith Christian Church
3235 Swann Rd, Suitland, MD 20746        

Interment 12:15 – 1:30 pm
Mt. Olivet Cemetery
1300 Bladensburg Road, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20002

Repast
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Franklin P Nash United Methodist
Address: 2001 Lincoln Rd NE, Washington, DC 20002

Towanda Gross (Johnson)