Rebecca Huls Nomination Letter

To whom it may concern,

Before I ever even met Michelle I knew that she was a Cadet. In our marching art circuit I often heard about “Michelle Owens who taught Cadets”. It was woven into the fabric of who she was and this was evident by the way it became the attribute by which she was identified. Once I finally met Michelle it became immediately evident why. She truly was everything I imagined a Cadet to be: Charismatic, Passionate, Determined and an unwavering example of Excellence.

In knowing Michelle for too short a time I was able to see why Jeff claimed her to be his love, why peers claimed her to be their friend, why Lassiter claimed her to be their Guard Director, and why all who knew her claimed proudly that they were somehow associated with her. Any drum corps that is able to claim Michelle as one of their own is lucky beyond words. To me it only makes sense that Michelle should be inducted into the Cadets Hall of Fame to officially and forevermore celebrate that this incredible human being flourished and grew within your organization, and until her last days on earth lived with the same passion and perseverance that seems to be at the very core of what the Cadets believe in.

With warm regards

Rebecca Huls, MS NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor

770-826-7355