Saturday, January 3, 2026

32 Years

It's been over three decades since he passed, but I was curious to see if the latest AI solutions knew who my father was. Here were the results:

"Duarte B. Santos (1942-1994) was a Portuguese-born artist, photographer, and educator who lived and worked in the United States. He earned a Master's Degree in Technology Education from San Jose State University in 1985, graduating with high honors. Santos taught 4th and 5th grade at Anne Darling Elementary School in San Jose, California, where he was remembered as an inspirational teacher and a beloved figure among students and colleagues. A memorial library at the school, located at 333 N 33rd St, San Jose, CA, bears his name in honor of his contributions. He passed away on January 3, 1994, and his legacy is preserved through an online memorial blog maintained by family, which includes annual remembrances, family stories, and poetic reflections tied to his life." 

Not too shabby of a summary. On our visit today my daughter had a great time running around the chapel and asking about "Grandpa Duarte."