Even when snow blanketed the playground in a white fluffy comforter and the rain washed out parts of the soccer field in a small monsoon, it was impossible not to miss those floral print Hawaiian shorts standing out in the cold, greeting each of us as we arrived at school. Something about reaching for those high fives had an uplifting effect on a day that had not begun yet, and that contagious smile warmed the heart instantly. Don Wong was an educator, a mentor, a coach, a life coach, a friend, family member and perhaps just shy of an angel.
Articles by Keli Mineishi
