.136 Russell Bowman

Russell and I met through our fraternity in college in Washington, DC. I felt an immediate sense of grounded, comforting energy from him, almost as if we had already been friends. He carries himself with a lovely mixture of balanced confidence and an open mind, therefore allowing him to connect with so many different people at any time. He’s wildly intelligent and easygoing, making every moment around him one where I likely learn something new and have a true delight of a time.

Russell is super close with a ton of my friends and while I personally haven’t physically seen him in a while, seeing the way he makes these other friends of mine so happy makes me very grateful. He’s trustworthy and loyal, incredibly witty and a leader, especially when it comes to living openly and proudly with who he is. I’m proud to call him my friend and am so glad he’s now in New York!

Russell, thank you for being such a well-rounded and kind human being. Thank you for always having a quick reply that makes me laugh and for being such a fun person to be around. Thank you for taking the time to chat and for your honesty and integrity. Thank you, Russell, for being you.

-BD