My beautiful neighbor Reka Eaton, has gone too soon.

   The city of Atlanta, Lawyers for the Arts and Adams Park lost a great resident, advocate, lawyer, friend and neighbor, Reka Eaton. She was my neighbor and an elegant and beautiful woman to watch, speak with and learn from. Reka Eaton lead a beautiful life with her very  lawyer husband John and their son Chris. The Eaton's moved to AP in 1976 during white flight and never left. I love to hear them tell me stories about my home and the people who lived here before me. I have stories about Reka and John that I love to share and laugh about.

   Reka and her husband John started the Atlanta Neighborhood Arts Program back in the 70's, which spawned the talents of Peabo Bryson and many others. The life she led was shown in the warmth of her home and the essence of her beauty, calm and strength. I have been so sadden by the loss of my neighbor because I thought I had time to get to know her better, I will never make that mistake again. APCA FEST, was also spawned from conversations with the Eaton's. Our community festival board will be tasked with finding a beautiful way to commemorate Reka Eaton, we need to share her gifts and talents with our community so that they will know who the real movers and shakers of the arts, are in this city. AP is made up of wonderful talented resident's but I am so particularly pleased to have had Reka Eaton for my neighbor and yes, she will be missed but not forgotten.

Peace