Kindred Spirit
A few years ago after a round of golf at Pinehurst, my group went to "The 19th Hole" in the clubhouse. I noticed a brother sitting there whom I didn't recognize, yet I felt a "kindred spirit" and introduced myself. After eliminating his not being related to the Frye familiy in the area I tried to connect us in college. When I told him I attended A&T for a year and transferred to Howard he said his brother Len went to A&T. "Lenny Frye?!" I said, "Man, Lenny and I were tight at A&T." I also told Tom that my dad, Felton Capel grew up with his dad, T.C. and his uncle Henry Frye and that I had a photo of the quartet our fathers sang in together. Tom told me Len was there and they were part of a big group of golfers who were still on the course. Needless to say Tom and I connected and Len and I reconnected. I was contacted yesterday by a mutual friend of Len and and I from A&T who wanted to book me for a performance and decided to call Lenny out of the blue. Needless to say I was shocked and saddened to hear of the transition of Tom, this great guy, friend and kindred spirit. Lenny and I prayed together which immediately brought healing and comfort. May the Peace that only God can give be with the family and friends of Thomas Frye...I am with you all "kindredly" in spirit.