Hey Joe,

I was in the neighborhood in June, when I went to the Class of '68 reunion. I grew up a block from you at 4270 Kenneth -- next door to the house that Elmo Beard lived in when he was mayor of Beaumont (corner of Kenneth & Essex). I prefer to remember the South Park community as it was in the 50s, 60s, 70s, and early 80s. It is a depressing experience to visit there now.

Keep the fond memories of Brandon Ave. Time has not been kind to the neighborhood. I'm sure that the current residents are doing the best that they can, but everything gets old.

Tom Sandidge
Class of '68