Gunner and his friends were visiting Fort Myers Beach in April of 2020 from Mattoon, Illinois. Here in Southwest Florida they were able to escape their state's quarantine and enjoy the beaches and restaurants that were recently opened due to the Covid-19 crisis. As a high school student, Gunner was both a scholar and an athlete. He was dedicated to playing football and tennis. (It's interesting to note that his high school "mascot" was the "Green Wave"... the same as Fort Mye

This is Keisha and her daughter Timiyah. While Keisha has been a frequent passenger, today was the first time that I met her daughter. Timiyah (Tim-eye-ya) was a delight! She was very articulate, and she impressed me with her passion and sincerity. She recently completed third grade and is soon to be the the eldest of four daughters! Her mom is pregnant with another girl and is expecting in August. Timiyah and I enjoyed a spirited conversation as she shared many of her though