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Thank You, Jacki | Dr. Kennedy
6/24/2020 11:00:00 AM | Athletics
Thank You, Jacki | Dr. Kennedy
Dear Jacki,
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As you come to the end of your fabulous career at Duke, I thought I would try to write about all you've accomplished. After all, you were instrumental in the growth and flowering of women's athletics, at Duke and nationally. You've been a highly respected coach, advisor, instructor, and administrator. Most importantly, you've been a guide, mentor, and a friend to literally generations of students and co-workers, all of whom have benefited immeasurably from your wisdom and your warmth. I realized, however, that I couldn't possibly enumerate and explain your endless accomplishments in the brief scope of a letter.
Instead, I decided to concentrate on the one quality among all others that truly sets you apart. The Emperor Marcus Aurelius, in his Meditations, said "Kindness is invincible." What I will miss the most, and will never forget, is how truly kind you are. And I'm not alone; your kindness has touched and changed the lives of so many for so many years. Jacki, you are invincible.
With love, respect, and admiration.
Chris
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As you come to the end of your fabulous career at Duke, I thought I would try to write about all you've accomplished. After all, you were instrumental in the growth and flowering of women's athletics, at Duke and nationally. You've been a highly respected coach, advisor, instructor, and administrator. Most importantly, you've been a guide, mentor, and a friend to literally generations of students and co-workers, all of whom have benefited immeasurably from your wisdom and your warmth. I realized, however, that I couldn't possibly enumerate and explain your endless accomplishments in the brief scope of a letter.
Instead, I decided to concentrate on the one quality among all others that truly sets you apart. The Emperor Marcus Aurelius, in his Meditations, said "Kindness is invincible." What I will miss the most, and will never forget, is how truly kind you are. And I'm not alone; your kindness has touched and changed the lives of so many for so many years. Jacki, you are invincible.
With love, respect, and admiration.
Chris
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