I was a commercial recreation student at San Jose State, graduating in 2007. Although only having a few classes with Gonzaga, I shared my last course at San Jose State with him. During my final semester Gonzaga became a mentor and a friend to me. He assisted with my internship, as well as my development into a professional. Gonzaga was a wonderful professor as well as a one of a kind human being. His hard work and dedication to the field of recreation was amazingly remarkable.
Since my graduation I have had the chance to build a professional relationship with Gonzaga, meeting with him a few times at functions as well as visit his classes and talk about my profession. In May I was lucky enough to spend about an hour with Gonzaga before and after his class. During this time Gonzaga and I spoke about life, and how my career was going. I was lucky to spend this time with Gonzaga and do wish his family and friends the best.
Gonzaga will long be remembered by myself as someone who helped me with my career decisions, as well as a friend. His voice and smile will long be remembered.
Ryan Davies
dear Gonzaga, i am moved to speechless silence at the news of your death. As i slowly come to terms with the cruel reality of your death, I am overwhelmed with deep sentiments of sorrow. I Shall miss a true partner in intellectual dialogue and a great inspiring guru. It was a great intellectual joy to discuss with you Michel Foucault with you. indeed your mastery over his thought has led me to admire you and your life that some became a living embodiment of his deepest convictions. I thank God for your Gift and pray for you. Yes you amazed me in your life but your death has been even more an hour of shock and astonishment. May you be always blessed. you will be always remembered. THANKS FOR PASSING THE ROAD OF MY LIFE!
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