Summary
A guidance counselor named Clyde Archibeque helped Patrick Furlong during a difficult time in his teenage years after his parents' divorce. Archibeque's support made a lasting impression on Furlong, who later reflected on this kindness while helping his own son.
Key Facts
- Patrick Furlong's parents divorced when he was about 13 years old.
- Around age 15, Furlong struggled to tie a tie for a school event.
- His guidance counselor, Clyde Archibeque, noticed his distress and helped him tie the tie.
- Archibeque offered words of comfort, saying, "We're gonna be OK."
- Furlong remembered this experience 23 years later when helping his own son with a tie.
- Furlong currently works as an educator at Loyola Marymount University.
