Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Dear Herb – You were not just an excellent coach but were also a great educator. You taught us that dedication and perseverance are a winning combination. You taught us that nothing less than 100% was acceptable. You taught us to be humble winners and gracious in losing but never to believe that losing was acceptable. You taught us to be respectful to our friends, family and others that we might meet. You taught us to be loyal to those we cherish, and to be true to our beliefs, and to stand up for those beliefs. Most important of all you taught us to believe in ourselves. Aside from these lessons in life you molded a team of talented athletes into champions, whose friendship endures to this day – “We few, we happy few, we band of brothers” (from Shakespeare’s Henry V).
I am really sorry I cannot be at your tribute gathering, as I am away on business travel, but would have loved to reminisce with everyone. We are better for having known you. Thank you for being a big part of my life.
John Brinkman Beal Raiders 1967-1972.
