I have known Jimmy (Jimbo) [Keating] for over 65 years. He has been a wonderful friend and a pleasure to know through church, school, activities in Sanbornville and beyond.

My brother, Brad, helped start the Society of St. Steven in the late 1950s. It was a youth group for all young boys and girls that was chaired by Mrs. Esther Gasson, wife of Rev. Dymoke Gasson, the rector of the church.

Many funny things happened during the time we were in the youth group. We put on plays and most of the youth were in them. We held dances in the Parish House, with beautiful decorations. As usual, during the entire evening, all the boys stood at one end of the hall while the girls stood at the other end. Jim was always trying to get the boys motivated, but no such luck. He worked very hard to accomplish this difficult task.

One Halloween we had a costume Halloween party. Jimbo, Russ Thompson and I decided to go as a Bride, Groom, and Maid of Honor. Russ was the Groom, I was the Bride, Godzilla, and Jimbo was the Maid of Honor. We all dressed appropriately, so we thought, and won first prize. Jimbo wore a full dress, wig, hat and lipstick. He was very funny in his costume and had everyone laughing. It sure was a great time and fun evening.

Jimbo has always been dedicated to his church in many ways. He has been an altar boy, usher, reader, and big support for the church. He has worked on church suppers, the many fairs, the golf tournaments, etc., etc. He is from a loving, caring family that has always been church supporters in any way possible. I have always enjoyed my relationship with the family and the love they have given to everyone.