I was evan’s school bus driver for route 230 when evan went to oakcreek east middle school. I remember when I picked him up at his bus stop each morning on chestnut & juniper streets. He always had a smile on his face & always said good morning as he got on the bus. He spoke with a few kids as he went to his seat in the back of the bus. Evan was one of the best behaved students on that route. One day he lost his student I.D.on the bus… he was a bit upset the next morning and asked if I had seen it. At the end of each day I check my bus for items that may have been left behind by the kids… i found evan’s I.D. & returned it to him . He was so happy to get it back & I explained to him that was part of my job to look out for the kids i took to & from school each day. He always said Thankyou at the end of the day as he got off the bus., I really enjoyed having him on my bus and wondered about him after he graduated from 8th grade at east middle school. I’d see him occasionally at oak creek Highschool & he’d wave when he saw me. I know bus drivers shouldn’t get too emotionally attached to their kids , but I couldn’t help getting attached to a great kid who respected everyone & everything. I was so devastated & heart broken when I heard about the tragedy involving Evan. When I first heard his name announced on the news the first thought was dear god please don’t let it be him…. I am very proud to have known a very honest & sincere young man. To his parents… i feel great sorrow in the loss of your beloved son…to his friends and other family members I offer my condolences on your loss. I will miss this great soldier who only wanted to do the right thing and protect his country. I will definitely miss you Evan… Rest In Peace My Friend…. I will never forget you..
Your Bus driver,
Rhonda Davis