Jack McGrath Obituary

Like Paul Pinkney (was Miles your older brother?), I too learned computer programming from Jack McGrath in high school. I went on to receive a B.S. in Computer Science from CSU. Mr. McGrath was definitely one of the most supportive and memorable teachers at Broomfield High School. I thank him for the generosity of his time and effort; it made a big difference in my life. Terry, my sincere condolences to you. You too helped make a difference. It's funny how easily I can picture the two of you, despite the five decades since I last saw you both.

Jack McGrath provided the foundation for my career. I had begun programming at a young age on a Commodore VIC-20, and fortunately for me, when I entered Broomfield High School, Jack was there to teach me all sorts of programming languages, even teaching me outside school hours. He even helped me get my first programming job. He was willing to help anyone who would help themselves. He was kind, friendly, funny, dedicated, and oh-so-knowledgeable. I was proud to be one of his "units," and it was a pleasure to return to Broomfield High to visit him a few times while I was in college. He was one of those teachers who truly made a difference. My deepest sympathies. He will be missed. Oh, and go Celtics!