Michael Lombo Nomination Letter

To Whom it May Concern-

I am writing to you today in support of the nomination of Michelle Owens for the Cadets Hall of Fame. If you had the pleasure of knowing Michelle, you are aware that she had a smile that could light up a football field, and it so often did. Her warmth and kind heart preceded her when she entered a room and you were immediately enveloped in her loving smile. This warmth and kindness are two attributes that she brought to her teaching.

I had the distinct pleasure of meeting Michelle in 1996 when I was a member of the Field of View Winter Guard, she had been a member the previous 6 years. She came in, guns blazing, wanting to help ready the group for WGI finals. I am positive that she brought this same enthusiasm to her time at the Cadets ... drawing not only on her compassion and kind heart, but her fierce love of the activity. She was a role model and lead by example, and she always gave you her best.

As you know, Michelle was taken from us far too soon, but her memory lives on through her smile. A smile that has warmed many a heart and one that lives with all of us who ever had the chance of knowing the splendid creature that was Michelle Owens. Please accept this letter as support in the recommendation that Michelle be inducted into the Cadets Hall of Fame where she had the profound effect on the Cadets she taught, the same effect she had on all who knew her.

Thank you for your time and consideration of our dear Michelle. Her light lives on in all of us who knew her!

Best-

Michael Lombo

CBCCG ‘93, ‘94, ‘95