ROWE

Where do I begin? There is so much I could say about Rowe, yet, should I choose not to say even a single word, he would be just as content! I have known Rowe for a few years now and oh how my life has been sooooooo much the better for it! We met under the most extraordinary circumstances. To this day, wheneve I think about it I marvel at the time we are living in. It is truely a WONDERFULL time to be alive :)

Such a gentle soul and kind spirit. His aura is one of simple, pure, unconditional love. It makes you feel as if you have lost something each time you leave his company. It is always most fulfilling to spend time with Rowe. He makes you feel as if you are the only person alive in the world. He persistently gives so much yet expects nothing in return. He is the kind of guy that will go out and shop for the most exotic foods, not caring about how far he has to travel to find it. Then if he does not know how to make it, he will he will follow a recipe from a cook book and slave for hours on end to make it right...and why....for the simple reason that I might be coming over for and hour or two to have dinner, and when asked what I would like, even though I will most likely say anything is fine, ( he always persuades me to say what I would really enjoy ) I would have probably said..... sea food.... for example. Without exaggerating, I would be greated by lobster and crabs and fish...all three different types in one sitting :).... He is the kind of guy who will travell 50 miles each way to see you in person for 20 minutes because you are not well and he wants to bring you some cold medicine! How could anyone ask for more from a friend???????????

Rowe, like I have always told you, good things are instore for you :)

Its VERY hard to imagine that someone like this could be a Corrections Officer. On a day to day basis he is dealing with some of the most harden individuals on earth. SO easy it is loose oneself in such a setting yet he has managed transcend it. I am sure he is a ray of light in that institution. We have had many varied and interesting conversation on the plight of blacks in penile institutions and I have come to understand a little better what goes on there. It was good for me becuase after having been in the US for awhile and seeing all that goes on with the cops and minorities, I have become dishearted. Because of Rowe, at times when I am upset and frustrated I remind myself that only a few are bad and we should persuade the good ones not to be indifferent.