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James Martin

I only met Tony once, but he left a lasting impression. I was the principal of Latham Ridge Elementary from 1994 to 2012. I believe it was 1995 when the Town of Colonie was celebrating its centennial and we had planned many special events. One event was a school assembly featuring all the principals who had served at the school. Tony was gracious enough to come down from Maine to give the keynote address. He told us how he had led a parade from the old Latham School to the modern new Latham Ridge School in 1968. He inspired everyone with his positive message, spelled out on a huge banner, "If it is to be, it is up to me". I believe he would be happy to know that the students still sing the alma mater he wrote for the school at every assembly. Tony was a great educator and well loved by his students. My condolences to his family.
Wednesday July 27, 2016 at 8:17 pm
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