Person
Leonard
Leonard mattered because he helped widen the circle of GBR beyond the first obvious memories.
Why They Matter
Leonard matters because he shows that GBR was larger than a few central memories. Every familiar name widened the circle.
What They Taught Me
He taught me that a community is made by its edges as much as its center.
What Remains
What remains is the reminder that this chapter belongs to everyone who helped make the group durable.