Comments on: 2010 Persons Of The Year: Educator Peter R. (Pete) Gindl, Sr.

By: Donald R. Dixon Jr.

Donald R. Dixon Jr. — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 04:11:10 +0000

I remember Pete Gindl from the time our family moved to Molino in the late 60’s. He was such a wonderful man from the hay fields to the ball park. A man from a generation of in-
tegrity who knew the true definition of hard work. He was a great leader as well as a friend
to talk with and to laugh a bit. A man who was backed by a wonderful family who knows what family values are surrounded by a real Dad/Husband etc. Pete Gindl you were a man amongst men. A true icon from the heartland of Escambia County!

By: Richard Smith

Richard Smith — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:47:30 +0000

As Jacob and Heather said Gindl didn’t see us as kids, we were friends and he spent all day at school trying to teach us many thing that would better us in life. On top of that we spent hours after school doing FFA functions. He gave leaning a twist and made it fun. He will be missed by me and many of our FFA members from Tate High.

By: Nancy Gindl Perry

Nancy Gindl Perry — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:00:33 +0000

Our family is truly honored !! I read the article and comments to my mom on the phone and her reply was “the comments made by his students would mean more to him than any of his accomplishments.”. Our dad along with our mom took pride and gave their entire lives for their children and not just his biological ones. As mentioned in several comments, daddy was much more than a dad, he was a mentor, a disciplinarian, a role model, and the most wonder man In the world I had the privilege or calling daddy!! To whom ever recommend daddy for this honor on behalf of the family THANK YOU!! To Jacob, Heather, Sharon,and Crystal you too made such agreat impact on his life…..he LOVED TEACHING AND LOVED HIS STUDENTS!!! Yes Heather indeed—WAR EAGLE DADDY I LOVE A MISS YOU EVERY DAY!!! Your baby daughter:)

By: Crystal Jackson

Crystal Jackson — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:44:45 +0000

Mr. Gindl was truly an amazing man! I too will always remember our incredible FFA trips. Branson was a blast Heather! I never thought I’d say it but I even miss being squished in the front seat of that old blue station wagon, LOL! I realize now I was sitting next to one of the most amazing men to have ever been in my life. My home is now built on land that I purchased from Mr. Gindl after I graduated. I will always treasure that land as a special part of his legacy and a wonderful place to raise my family. I miss you Mr. Gindl!

By: Sharon Holmquist

Sharon Holmquist — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:04:08 +0000

Mr. Gindl was my agriculture teacher at Tate back in 1990. He was the greatest teacher that I ever had. He was our friend as well as a teacher.

By: Heather Sullivan

Heather Sullivan — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:57:13 +0000

Mr. Gindl was so much more than a teacher, he was a mentor and a friend. I knew I could always count on him for advice, and he never steered me wrong. I have so many wonderful memories of all the trips he took us on, my favorite was the year we went to Kansas City for the National Convention (with detours to Branson & Nashville). He influenced so many of his students. I feel so blessed to have had him a part of my life, and I know I am a better person because of him. War Eagle Mr. Gindl, I love you.

By: Jacob Gilmore

Jacob Gilmore — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:20:56 +0000

Mr. Gindl was one amazing individual and touched so many lives including mine. He truly cared about each and every child he came in contact and teaching was not just a job for him but it was his love. I think of him often especially the memories of the FFA Judging trips to south Florida. Mr. Gindl was a one of a Kind and I am blessed to have been taught by such a caring man who I can call a friend.