Gonzaga memory

I was absolutely shocked yesterday as I thumbed through the California Parks & Recreation magazine and saw Gonzaga's picture above the announcement of his passing. I had no idea. I met Gonzaga at the CPRS state conference in Ontario 2006 at our Dist. IV social. The details are hazy, at least for me. But I do remember him coming up to me the next day greeting me and exclaiming "You were shaking it and baking it last night!" His presence at conferences and meetings always brought an infusion of fresh, cheerful, and joyously enthusiastic perspectives that promoted inclusion and celebration for all. I am saddened that he will not be around to engage and educate the next generation of recreational professionals, as well as to challenge and energize us old professionals. You will be missed Gonzaga. Peace be with you.

Steve Beaty
Recreation Supervisor
Brisbane, CA

Good bye Professor

Wow! It has been over a month since your passing and I just found out yesterday. I am so shocked!

I still remember when sometime around 2002 we first met in the conference room at SJSU. You were explaining what the "Therapeutic Recreation" program at SJSU was all about. You convinced me and I joined the M.S. program and I have never looked back. For a person coming from engineering back ground, your passion for your profession made a difference. Next year I experienced your passion more during the grad courses that you taught. There are many things I disagreed in the contents and the way you taught the course, but there is no denying of your passion and caring. I thank your from the bottom of my heart for all the lessons I have learned from you.

I am sure we will meet again.

sml:-)
Shabbir M. Latif, M.S. Therapeutic Recreation, CTRS.
6 Seconds Certified EQ Associates.
Electrical Engineer, Ph.D.
shabbir@xtra-assist.com

I am truly amazed

Dear All

I am truly amazed that my brother who came here in Kenya to say BYE to me.
spend the last 10 days of his life is remembered like this.

I am truly and definitely amazed and it has changed my life my whole value to exist.
finally I ask myself.
God works in mysterious ways...as definitely he never complained of any health issues
nor did he ever seem to be displeased with anything or anybody.
may be he was but never showed it.

I truly was blessed to have Gonz as my next sibling and definitely he showed that
amazing affection to one and all.
be it the family or his friends or his students.

Let us in any way try to carry his memory forward.
Let any of those who cared and valued know that they can anytime contact me his
eldest brother Jose and are more that welcome to get in touch with me.

My contacts: dagamapais@gmail.com
my phones at present: +254 725981929 / +254 202107998
and all of you are welcome in Mombasa as long as I am here.

Jose Da Gama Pais
Mombasa, Kenya

Dr. Gonzaga da Gama Memorial Celebration @ SJSU

The Department of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism Management and College of Applied Sciences & Arts at San Jose State University would like to invite you to a memorial celebration of Dr. Gonzaga da Gama’s life on Friday August 28th.

Date and Time: Friday, August 28 at 4pm

Location: SJSU campus, Engineering Building 189 (ENG 189)

Parking: Lot 4 on 10th and San Antonio

For additional information on the event and parking see www.sjsu.edu/hrtm/gonzaga_memorial