To the Rigdon family, 

I will be thinking of you all at Paul’s memorial service tomorrow .  He was my friend and classmate when I came to Clarke School in 1979.  He made me laugh with his goofy face.    And was very caring and generous with heart of gold.  I will always remember him.    

I’m truly sorry for your loss.  His life was a blessing.  He had a great sense of humor.  He will be missed.    Caring thoughts are with you.

Paulo and Frank had many fun memories taking computer science for 4 years at Gallaudet. After graduating, Paulo lived in our house for less 5 years. While he stayed with us, he enjoyed learning about the Taiwanese food and Japanese Sushi I made. Paulo also made many delicious cakes, breads and other desserts. We would drool as we see him cook rich and flavorful dinners. I remember him asking me why I didn't give Frank more food. I said that his body is able to eat more food than Frank. We miss being able to always joke around with each other. This picture is our last Thanksgiving lunch with Paulo in November, 2022.

PAULO IS MY BIG BROTHER. WE MET AT GALLAUDET UNIVERSITY ON 1990 WHEN I STARTED MY FRESHMAN YEAR. HE WAS JUNIOR YEAR. HE IS 5 YEARS OLDER THAN ME. WE SPENT A LOT OF TIME TOGHTER AT GALLAUDET. WE WERE JUST BRITHER AND SISTER. HE TOOK CARE OF ME. EVEN ALSO AFTER HE GRADUATED FROM GALLAUDET ON 1992 HE STAYED AROUND MARYLAND AND WE WERE IN TOUCH FOREVER.

I WAS PLANNING TO COME TO UNITED STATED IN APRIL AND PROMISED PAULO TO SPENDN SOME DAYS WITH HIM AS WAS HOPING TO GIVE HIM MY HEALTH TO GET OVER CANCER. BUT THEN CANCELLED COMING TO UNITED STATES THEN ONE DAY MY DAUGHTER FOUND OUT THAT HE PASSED AWAY AND INFORMED ME IMMEDIATLY. MY FACE AT THAT TIME I GOT HER MESSAFE CHANGED TO BLACK WAS MAD AT MYSELF

NOW AM COMING TO UNITED STATES TO ATTEND THIS SPECIAL EVENT

PAULO WILL ALWATS BE IN MY HEATH AND MEMORY OF MY LIFE

HE WILL BE ALWAYS MY BIG BROTHER FOREVER

Paul was my math and science student at Clarke, way back when! I fondly remember his 'big hair'-Afro look and his big smile that was always part of him. I can see him on the basketball court - tall, lanky and a good athlete! 

He was fun to teach and he made friends very easily. He had a real zest for life and excelled both in and out of the classroom. 

Paul shall always be remembered for the great guy that he was! 

It was a joy knowing him. :-)

Bob Storm