Bob Glockenmeier died last month - We will miss him

I use to swim SCAQ workouts with Bob G. at Santa Monica College. He would 'own' me throughout the workout because he always worked harder and wouldn't give up. If I beat him during a series of sprints he would dig down deep and beat me on the last few sets.

Before and after the workout he would acknowledge me with a hello and a knowing smile and I was always happy when I saw him because I knew he would pick the next lane over from me and we would quietly and politely "duke it out." In other words, he inspired me to swim faster.

He was a handsome man, very accessible, charitable, and well liked. We will all miss him.