Dorothy Stewart said: March 18, 2011 3:43 pm PST
Walker was two years old when Naomi and Ali first enrolled him at Old Firehouse School. I remember those bright brown, very alert eyes, and his fondness for his friends and his teacher Jesslynn. We watched him grow with us for three years, and this year weâ??ve gotten to say â??hiâ?? to big kindergartner Walker when he came along to pick up Paxton.
Walker was a big personality, and children and adults alike were drawn to his strength and charm. By the time he was four he ruled the roost upstairs. Everyone wanted to play with Walker. When I visited at Mill Valley, I often noticed that his leadership carried almost as much clout as the teachersâ?? when it was time for the children to go outside, lie down for a nap, or clean up after lunch.
My memories of Walker will always be colored by the amazing strength that we have all witnessed in his family. The memorials touched my heart and I, like most of the participants, hope I never forget the message of both events: Take joy in what we have been given.
Thank you Walker, for your gifts of enthusiasm, friendliness, and vitality, and thank you to the whole Rezaian family for sharing your spiritual strength and wisdom with us.
Dorothy Stewart
Executive Director
Old Firehouse Schools