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Date: Sep 14, 2005

Shelby-speak

Date: Sep 14, 2005

Here is the quote I intended to include. From the news release today or yesterday.

Thames said that Gonzales will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of his former students, friends and colleagues. “I am saddened to learn that Southern Miss has lost one of its most staunch supporters and beloved professors,”

Date: Sep 14, 2005

MOST STAUNCH?

Date: Sep 14, 2005

well, donald, you have to admit that "most staunch" is "very unique."

Date: Sep 15, 2005

Good grief - please give everyone a break. So many people loved and enjoyed this educator and wonderful man - myself included. Can't we just stay positive this one single time and focus upon what a great guy and educator he was and not stain him with such petty stuff?

I enjoyed his classes as a freshman hugely, and had additional contacts with him later. What a class act he was! Please leave Thames out of this - he had no part in most people's memories of Gonzales.

Date: Sep 16, 2005

he (Thames) had no part in most people's memories of Gonzales.

Exactly. I think the "staunch supporter of USM" statement was overly generalized by Thames. Gonzales was no fan of Shelby. He did love USM -- as most of us do.