tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454450022062208119.post238148068859050510..comments2016-03-08T19:37:50.148-06:00Comments on NKHS 62: World's Classiest Letter Jacket - Part DeuxNKHS 62http://www.blogger.com/profile/02939870918078183174noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454450022062208119.post-30325437211399279972011-02-27T08:30:22.364-06:002011-02-27T08:30:22.364-06:00Richard, I hope you post your picture wearing your...Richard, I hope you post your picture wearing your jacket after you get it.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17538319648874070949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8454450022062208119.post-33745887718692625802011-02-23T19:19:47.022-06:002011-02-23T19:19:47.022-06:00Lee -
I saw the above story last evening -- your ...Lee -<br /><br />I saw the above story last evening -- your re-cap is accurate. I must say that your last comment "AND RICHARD IS HAPPY" is an understatement.<br /><br />I especially appreciate the input provided by the 1962 classmates / mentors. And I am sincere about the "Mentor" reference -- the athletes of the class of 65 looked up to you all as "jocks extraordinaire".<br /><br />Larry Patterson started this when he approached Mr Dodd, without my knowledge, as a favor / thoughtful gift for me.<br /><br />I was so "moved" by Larry and Barb's thoughtfulness when they presented me with the replacement letter at the Surf Ballroom, 2011 Winter Dance Party .... I really didn't know what to say. I did know that I needed a sweater or a letter jacket in order to display the letter. <br /><br />I had no idea that it might still be possible to acquire an authentic NKHS jacket! <br /><br />If anyone out there is wondering what to do to make an alum from the 60's happy, this idea is definitely a winner.<br /><br />The letter jacket is terrific in itself, but the thought fullness and the way in which the whole thing unfolded is just as important to me. <br /><br />Lee, you are correct, there was a pride in wearing our letter jacket back in the 60's. <br /><br />I may be letting the cat out of the bag here, but honestly it still makes me proud, 46 years later. Have you ever been taken by surprise by your own emotions? It happened to me several times on my last trip home. <br /><br />When I "settle back down" and actually have my new letter jacket, I want to spend more time discussing what a blessing it is to be from a small town in the mid-west.<br /><br />Appreciate what you have there -- protect it -- take pride in it -- express your feelings --- check this blog often. <br /><br />I am looking for the jacket to show up any day now. I'll keep you informed how it works out.<br /><br />Richard HolstadRichard Holstadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12902802267297186172noreply@blogger.com