Rick Armando
Oh John. Why now? I'm going to miss you.
I first met john at inland valley intermediate school and remained close friends through high school. John loved music, sports, cars and most of all, his close friends. John taught me how to have fun and experience life. We spent many summers waterskiing at Clear Lake and Lake Tahoe.
I remember us going to the bay with his dad (Sr. Goog) to water ski. We weren't aware that there may be sharks waiting for us in that deep water! I asked John if it was safe and he replied "yeah, my dad said it would be ok."
We went to every Seals hockey game in Oakland and always "dined and dashed" at Fenton's Ice Cream Parlor (an Oakland Landmark). We would go to Berkley for lunch at Hunger Pangs Chinese restaurant and tower records afterwards. We also liked to people watch. John explained to me who the Hari Krishna people with the white gowns and shaven heads were. I was glad he knew.
On Sr. Prom Night, John and I double dated. John and his date came over to my parents' house. John's date ended up passing out in my living room while taking pictures! That was the beginning of a crazy night.
I saw John about 8 months ago and we reminisced about the past. He seemed so content and happy. He had a drone that he showed me how to fly. I thought that was the coolest thing in the world.
Goog, I'm going to miss you, I have so many memories to remember you by. Love you and God speed. Rick
