Steve Grant
| Residing In: | Bethesda, MD USA |
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| Spouse/Partner: | Sharon Sforzini Grant |
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| Occupation: | independent scholar; retired US State Department |
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| Children: | Elliot, born 1970; died 12/24/2017 (Obituary in Knights' Forum) |
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Steve's Latest Interactions
Posted on: Sep 23, 2019 at 5:53 PM
Hello all. This message is not occasioned by any major event -- like a birthday, anniversary, or another sad passing in our extended family. It's just that I got a call from out of the blue from one of our classmates that I've stayed in touch with since graduation -- a link that would never have remained had it not been for this grand forum. And I'm prompted to put in writing what I have thought a thousand times over the past few years. THANK YOU MIKE -- AND SYLVIA -- FOR OUR WONDERFUL, FANTASTIC WEBSITE.
I don't always mark the passing milestones, happy and less so, that others share here. But I pay heed and take note. And I see our numbers dwindling and our times together shortening and I feel grateful to be able to share some part of your lives, as we shared and still share the memory of our times at LAHS. Thank you everyone for all the messages and warm thoughts that are a never-ending source of pleasure and camaraderie and comfort. Cheers
The only time I shared a classroom with Delos was my first year in Los Altos, in Mr. Hill's 8th-grade class at Covington. His infectious good humor and smarts were on abundant display then. With the passing of both Carolyn Somers and now Delos it feels like everything about that wonderful time is diminished. So very sad.
Welcome to the club, Pat! Nice to have you join us. Haven't taken up pickleball yet -- still playing tennis. But one of these days . . .
When I moved to Los Altos in 1957 and entered Covington for 8th grade, it was into Mr. Hill's class I was put. Carolyn was in the class. As I got to know her, her sweetness, kindness, and beauty stole my heart away.
She was great pals with Joanne Griffin (Holland), and I was so happy being around both of them and feeling free to talk about anything and everything with them. The summer after graduation was one of the happiest I can recall, thanks to my friendship with Carolyn and Joanne.
So sorry Carolyn couldn't make it to recent reunions. I had so wanted to renew our friendship, spend some time together, to get a round of golf in with her. With fondest memories, Steve
Posted on: Feb 14, 2019 at 1:18 PM
To all my wonderful well-wishers on "my" day, a million thanks and my own best wishes for a happy Valentine's Day! It's amazing to me -- and a never-ending source of awe -- that the fires we banked in 1958-1962 are still burning and offering us so much warmth and comfort even after all these years.
P.S. A special shout-out to John Raymond, whose day we're also celebrating today.
Posted on: Feb 14, 2019 at 1:33 AM
I never had the pleasure of knowing John up close and personal in our school days but feel I'd gotten to know him very well through the joy of his website writing. With his passing, things have grown a little dimmer down here because there's another star in the firmament.
When I think of Julia there is just one word that comes to mind: vivacious. She was one of the sweetest and kindest girls of my memory. I always smiled whenever I drove by her house. Fare thee well, dear friend.
Posted on: Jun 19, 2018 at 9:14 PM
Congrats on your recent move, Pam. Sounds like an ideal place for you and Ruth.
I never realized before, but in glancing at your profile I see that you and Sharon were born just one day apart! You barely missed sharing Beethoven's birthday . . .
Cheers, Steve
Belated happy birthday. This day this year was unique: a birthday, Valentines Day and Ash Wednesday! a real 3-for-3!
Posted on: Feb 14, 2018 at 4:05 PM
To all my wonderful classmates who've posted warm wishes for me today -- and for any who might do so after this posting -- I feel blessed for all the love and kind wishes you've sent this way. Like Antaeus touching the earth, I gain strength every time I return to our website and the embrace of those I've known for over five decades. Love to you all.
Posted on: Feb 14, 2018 at 1:33 AM
Looks like we've survived another year, compadre. Not a very good one for me (and Sharon), so I hope yours was much better. Let's celebrate our shared special day!
Thank you for a lovely remembrance, Barbara.
It's been a very sad holiday season for too many of us.
Francie was a favorite of mine -- always full of fun, life, and playfulness. Wish she'd been able to make it to the 50th; I was looking forward to seeing her after all those years. But I had the great pleasure of speaking with her at length on the phone at that time. We renewed our friendship and that is a good memory for me.
She bore her final illness with grace and dignity. That is another very good memory for all of us.
Steve
Posted on: Dec 28, 2017 at 4:08 PM
To all those who have offered kind thoughts and condolences, a million thanks from Sharon and me. Many of you have suffered similar losses, I know, and have borne this terrible burden far longer than we have. I return all your sympathy and wish us all the strength to persevere and the hope of better days.
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