My wife and I would like to pass along our condolences to Mrs. Cusolito and the rest of the Cusolito family. We are both residents in Northridge subdivision. Over the last dozen years or so, in our half hour walks from our home, either together or individually, to the Good Life Fitness Club at Adelaide and Windermere, we got to know John. He was usually headed in the opposite direction while on his morning walk. At his brisk pace, even at a distance, he had a very distinguishable gait. A nod and a quick "Good morning!" eventually became a stop and a brief chat. Occasionally, we would be headed the same way and we would have time for a longer conversation. Usually, John and I talked about the Mustangs and our football interests. However, other topics were also discussed. Some time ago, I had asked John about his walking regimen and he had talked about his health issues. There would be stretches where we wouldn't see John. When we did see each other again, he would fill us in on either his travels, or more recently, on his health problems. We had noted that his vigorous walking pace had become much slower. We had just commented recently that we hadn't seen John for some time and we were concerned. The problem was, we didn't know his last name as we only knew each other on a first name basis. We found out his last name this morning in the Free Press when we saw his picture. We already knew much of what was printed in the article. It is amazing how strangers can gradually become friends simply by walking past each other. We will miss meeting John on our morning walks! Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you this morning. Sheila Valiaho and Graham Hayhoe
