Howard and I were best friends! We did everything together and his mom was my second mom. I was with him throughout his illness -- to the day he died. I gave my son his name as a middle name because we loved each other. I learned a lot about life and living from Howard -- and I still think of him. I know we would be still hanging out together.
Howard (aka Churchkey) and I were good friends. Our group included Kenny Kaplan, Roy Slavin, Ed Superfon, Bobby Moss, Bobby Lipin, Don Surath, Alan Berlin, Jess Elson, Sheldon Levine and many others that slip my mind. For that I apologize. I also apologize for taking so long to remember a good friend.
One really cold winter night we were driving around in Howard's car and we ran out of gas and ended up in a Palmer Park lot well after midnight. We couldn't call anyone since cell phones didn't exist and we were too cold to walk to a gas stattion. We ended up sleeping in the back seat of his car. There were a coupld of blankets in the trunk which helped us survive the cold night. In the morning we found a pay phone and I think we called Kenny or Roy to jump start the car. We were all crazy IN A GOOD WAY.
The last time I saw Howard was in his hospital room shortly before he passed. I will never forget my friend.
Thanks Arnie for your post about Howard Lawton. Great guy gone too soon. Will there be a 63 reunion? Keep me posted. It would be great to catch up. Hi too all the survivors on your list!
Marlene Kutnick (Yamron)
Everyone should have a rose by their name. I remember Howard as a really nice guy. Died way to young. RIP
Garry Geer
Howard was an outrageously funny guy. His presence could brighten your day.
Kenneth Kaplan
Howard and I were best friends! We did everything together and his mom was my second mom. I was with him throughout his illness -- to the day he died. I gave my son his name as a middle name because we loved each other. I learned a lot about life and living from Howard -- and I still think of him. I know we would be still hanging out together.
Kenny Kaplan
Arnie Rautbort
Howard (aka Churchkey) and I were good friends. Our group included Kenny Kaplan, Roy Slavin, Ed Superfon, Bobby Moss, Bobby Lipin, Don Surath, Alan Berlin, Jess Elson, Sheldon Levine and many others that slip my mind. For that I apologize. I also apologize for taking so long to remember a good friend.
One really cold winter night we were driving around in Howard's car and we ran out of gas and ended up in a Palmer Park lot well after midnight. We couldn't call anyone since cell phones didn't exist and we were too cold to walk to a gas stattion. We ended up sleeping in the back seat of his car. There were a coupld of blankets in the trunk which helped us survive the cold night. In the morning we found a pay phone and I think we called Kenny or Roy to jump start the car. We were all crazy IN A GOOD WAY.
The last time I saw Howard was in his hospital room shortly before he passed. I will never forget my friend.
Don Surath
Thanks Arnie for your post about Howard Lawton. Great guy gone too soon. Will there be a 63 reunion? Keep me posted. It would be great to catch up. Hi too all the survivors on your list!