Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Mr. Harmon was my 4th grade teacher at Garwood Elementary in the early 90's. He was a rarity in the teaching community. He had the ability connect with kids like me who weren't exactly angels, nor who pretended to be. I had a deep respect for the man, as much in 4th grade as I do today. I respected him because he was firm, no one dared cross the man, but gentle too. There was never any question that he was in my corner, even when he was laying the law down. He wrote me a note when I graduated from his class that said "Tim, you have all the tools you need to go far in life." He was right. I have gone far, but it wouldn't have been so had it not been for men like Mr. Harmon. I'll never forget the man as long as I live. And, an aside, it's only icing on the cake to know he went on the Glory to be with Jesus.
Tim Van Valin
