Dave & Shoie McCarthy Nomination Letter

To: Cadets Hall of Fame Nomination Committee

We would like to submit our letter of support regarding the nomination of Michelle Owens to the Cadets Hall of Fame.

When we think about the time we spent being members of the Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps, we think about positive attitude, commitment and hard work.

When we think of Michelle, her positive attitude in everything she did is the very first thing that comes to mind. Her commitment and hard work to the drum corps activity was like no other.

We knew Michelle in and out of drum corps. Back when we were members of the Cadets Michelle was a member of the Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps. We would see and talk to Michelle before and after shows. She was always happy, positive and cheering everyone on.

We reconnected with Michelle and formed a strong and close friendship when she moved to Georgia in 2000. We were excited when she became an instructor for the Cadets color guard. We had the opportunity to visit Michelle on tour several times, and see her work with the corps. Her cheerfulness and positive attitude were apparent even during a long practice in the middle of the summer. She had the gift of touching individuals lives by pushing them to reach the highest levels.

Michelle embodied every characteristic of the Cadets, and help to create a great experience for so many members of the Cadets color guard. The Cadets Hall of Fame honors those who have impacted and upheld the Cadet ideals, and Michelle is certainly one of those individuals.

Dave McCarthy 1988 to 1991 Holy Bass

Shoie McCarthy (Wolner) 1985 to 1991 Color Guard