Ross Fees

I was born and raised in Hot Springs. From an early age I became friends with John and Trampus Haskvitz. My fondest childhood memories are of playing football, basketball, and baseball with John and Trampus. Our friendship developed into something that is hard to put into words. When we graduated high school, I still remember a conversation with an adult who mentioned it wasn’t uncommon for childhood friends to fade out after high school.  I remember thinking that would probably prove true for most, but not John and Trampus.  College separated us by three states but that still wasn’t far enough to keep us apart. Trips to Dickinson and hanging out at 530 Sims still bring a smile to my face.  In the wake of the tragedy of losing Trampus, I was introduced to one of Trampus’ close college friends. That introduction changed my life forever.  I later married the love of my life and now have three beautiful children. The impact Trampus has had on my life is truly a blessing. I am honored to be part of the Trampus Haskvitz Memorial Foundation.