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The Nguyen Family
Friend3 weeks agoremembering 1998
Three of our favorites from the summers our families shared the trail. He led every switchback and lost every card game — on purpose, we think.
in memory of Ed
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The Nguyen Family
Friend3 weeks agoremembering 1998
Three of our favorites from the summers our families shared the trail. He led every switchback and lost every card game — on purpose, we think.
Sharon Giles
Family3 weeks agoremembering 2018
Paparoo let us stay up too late watching Padres games and quizzed us on the lineup at breakfast. I can still hear him yell 'Slam Diego!' from the recliner.
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Uncle JimJun 24
He never missed one of my games. Love you, Roo.
Tom B.
Friend3 weeks agoremembering 2023
Best golf partner a guy could ask for. Recorded this on the back nine last summer — you can hear his laugh. Miss you, Roo.
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Mr. Alvarez
Student3 weeks agoremembering 2005
Mr. Giles was the principal who actually knew every kid's name. Found this old photo — that's him in the back, always smiling.
Coach Dave
Player3 weeks agoremembering 1994
What did Roo teach you?
He coached me in '94. Toughest, kindest man I knew. Told me to keep my chin up after a strikeout and I've carried that my whole life.
Linda M.
Colleague4 weeks agoremembering 2001
I taught down the hall from Roo for years. He made the hardest days lighter. The whole school felt like his family.