Christine (Higgins) Tetzlaff Nomination Letter

Cadets Hall of Fame Nominations Committee

I would like to submit my letter of recommendation to nominate Michelle Owens to the Cadets Hall of Fame.

I don’t actually recall when I really got to know Michelle. But I want to say that the first time I knew who she was, was around 1995 when the Cadets and the Crossmen shared spring training sights. My years could be off. But I was teaching the Cadets at the time and she the Crossmen. I always knew who she was but it was around this time that I knew there was something special about her watching her teach the members of the Crossmen. They just loved her.

Michelle was a special soul and she brought joy wherever she went. She didn’t even have to say anything. It could just be that twinkle in her eye or that beautiful smile that would just light up a room. Such a warm and loving person. And anyone and everyone that ever met her would just love her from that first hello. Through the years, I always loved when ever I would get a chance to catch up with her. She really cared about what was going on in your life and always took moment to listen.

She brought this same special spirit to each person she ever taught. I remember when Michelle came to teach the Cadets because this was a big deal. Michelle and her family grew up at the Crossmen. So, for her to move over to the “dark side” this was a big deal. But Michelle taught and loved each and every member of the Cadets. It did not matter what color their corps jacket was. All that mattered was that they were cared for and she made sure of it.

The last time that I got to spend with Michelle was the weekend of our dear friend, Emma Roberts’ wedding in Florida. It was just a special weekend. I got to spend the weekend with her, Jeff Sacktig, Jonathon Schwartz and Katie Hopkins. We just had such a great time. Laughing, telling old stories about our experiences with the Cadets and just having fun. Lots of laughs and love was shared that weekend that I will cherish forever.

Michelle truly embodied what it meant to be a Cadet. And for this I truly believe is absolutely deserves to be a member of the hall of fame.

Sincerely,

Christine (Higgins) Tetzlaff

Cadet Guard Member 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1992

Cadet Guard Staff 1993 - 1999

Director of Operations 2000 - 2004

Cadet Hall of Fame Member