Tribute to a Wonderful Mentor

Yesterday was a sad day for the SJSU Recreation Department as word of Gonzaga's passing spread. He will forever be in our memories and in our hearts. He truly touched my life. He was a great mentor for me, but more importantly he was my friend. He provided such a wonderful outlook on life and saw me through some of the most difficult times in my college career. We also shared a lot of great times too! His door was always open and whenever I needed him, he was there. He not only cared about my college career, but he cared about my personal well-being and was the constant reminder that I needed to take life one step at a time and ENJOY the journey. It is my belief that the Rec Dept just won't be the same without him. For those of us who knew him, consider ourselves lucky, for we were fortunate to know such a wonderful person. Thank you Gonzaga- I wouldn't be where I am today without you! Sincerely, Jody Spencer San Jose, CA