I first met Luke when Musicals at Richter was rehearsing Scrooge. It was the first indoor production for MAR and Luke had come to take the part of young Scrooge. I was quite amazed at how easily he learned the part and his fabulous voice. After the rehearsal we spoke briefly in the dressing room. I wasn’t sure how he’d react to a minor principle, so I just mentioned that it was obvious he wasn’t a neophyte. He laughed, and I added that it was a privilege to perform in the show with these talented people. Luke sang his duet with Caitlin which the house loved.
A few years later I was at a celebration of Frank Jesenky’s life. Luke saw me and greeted me with that smile and said, “It’s great to see you my friend.” I didn’t think he’d remember me from Adam. We kept in touch on Facebook and then I read about his tragic passing.
People speak about the ripples each life produces. Luke truly proved that we can touch many with simple and thoughtful gestures or words.