I just saw the documentary in which Calvin appeared, and I wanted to share my condolences too.

I was just told of your passing. You said goodbye to me and I had no idea you were leaving. I miss your face, your voice, your sass. I will always have a place in my heart for you Calvin. You were one of my favorite people. A true blessing and I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to know you.

I got to know Calvin over the last 3-1/2 years when he would take picture of me and my fiancé Larry each and every visit! Calvin always greeted me with love and excitement and always asked about my sons whom he had met on multiple occasions. The news of Calvin’s passing has devastated Larry and I and all of his family and friends are in our prayers! Calvin was a special friend and we loved him so much! I had not see Calvin since March 2019 and I will miss him so much! Till we see each other again in Heaven Calvin- we love you!!

I had the pleasure of meeting Calvin in Anamosa and he was half the fun of visiting my boyfriend. I loved his bright smile and hugs. He was so funny and sweet... I looked forward to seeing him every time.. I am heartbroken and I send you all of my love.

We visited our son last Saturday. Calvin was missed by us!! He was so charming and sincere! We send you our love!

We will never forget your smile. I will always miss your hugs when i walk into the visiting room at Anamosa prison. I will miss talking about our plants togather and u taking our pictures. Us buying popcorn for you only to have you give it back when the vending machines were out. I thank you for the christmas trees u got for the visiting room. We love you and miss you Calvin. Love Leonard, Angela McCoy and Steven Etzen

I got to know Calvin when my son was in Anamosa. I went every Saturday and every other I took my granddaughter with me and he would take a picture of her and her dad. I even have a couple of just Calvin that he sent me after my son got out. We developed quite a friendship and wrote cards back and forth and I actually have one addressed to send to him. Tonight I looked on Corrlinks and it said he was no longer there so my son got to looking and found he had died. I am so heartbroken and wished I had sent the card I had for him earlier. My heart aches for his family and my son and I are grieving for our friend who we loved.