St. Petersburg High School 1991 Yearbook (St. Petersburg, FL) - Full Access

IN HONOR OF GEORGE CONRAD ICKE III His long legs fitted with boots, His ha;, slkked back, shaved Into two pe,fect "whUe walls," His beard formed and cut meticulously through the years, And his smile whkh 'eaffl,ms the All-Ame,Jcan Man he t'uly was_ My mind is filled with joy, happiness, peace; My heart is filled with love. I reflect on his laugh , so hearty, but simple, His values and morals, His love for his students, kids, and wife . But as I look at his body, The same thoughts do not fill my head. The boots are gone, the smile is different, he is motionless. I sit down and begin to weep. For I realize it is not a handsome human which, I have lost, But a true friend . "My God, why have You forsaken me?" I say, "My son," He answers, "Thy servant's work is done, I have called him to live in peace," I don 't understand, yet I accept. I love you, Mr. lcke, You will live in my heart forever . - Ryan Estevez SPHS - Bryn.alan · ..... ..