Never say never
We came across this image of Ron on a family vacation to Hawaii back in the 80′s. We are all quite fond of this shot because it really helps us recall how adventurous and fun he was despite his ailments. He was never one to be left behind, if he thought he could handle it then he’d give it a try or at the very least be standing by as witness.
Speaking of witnesses… I came across a letter to my parents from Allen Lanier about this very event. I quote, “AND, that time when you just had to go parasailing at Waikiki and as I waited with the others and watched you with your bent-over, stoop-shouldered, corkscrew-crooked torso being strapped into the harness the boat was to pull, I remember hearing some guy say, “That a%*hole is crazy.” I’ll apologize now but at the time I have to tell you I areed with the guy. Sorry…”
Ron was pretty proud of himself for accomplishing the above with his arthritis but actually what was even more impressive is the way that man could snorkel! With his back as it was and being a NON swimmer, it just didn’t seem possible to snorkel or so he thought but he set to thinking how he could manage it and soon came to the idea that if he laid across $2.00 ABC store raft he’d be able to manage it and sure enough he did. If you happened to be in the area and witnessed a pink raft bent in the middle with a man kicking like crazy… that was him. He LOVED it. See:
A love for snorkeling - he enjoyed the freedom...
We all miss you!