He could dance.

It wouldn't be possible to have this kind of reunion without mentioning Delbert Scalf.
For many of us, his loss has been profound. I find peace with it by remembering the version of Delbert you see in this picture. He was unique in the very best sense. His smile was contagious. He was always "first in the pool" with any adventure we undertook. His loss is great not only because of the person he was on his way to becoming, but the possibility of what he might have accomplished. His sense of fashion was also...um...distinct. His shirts were bright and alive. I am also sure that there are many who may not have known his name, but recall his ability to dance. When Delbert went into overdrive dance mode at one of the dance clubs in Peoria, a space around him bagan to clear. As self-concious as he was, he could let it go when he danced. He didn't care if you thought it was funny, silly or awesome. He simply had to dance. In my mind, he continues to dance.