Tuesday, November 17, 2009

A thoughtful tribute to Sean McCabe

Last Sunday's memorial service was a great tribute to Sean McCabe. I particularly appreciated the student testimonials relating to Sean's care and concern for the well-being of others, as well as Laura's heart-rendering recolllection of the man she called her best friend and soul mate.

I thought Sean's spirit really came through during the ceremony, from his classroom jokes to his fierce competitive spirit to his love of family. This is a man who lived his life fully and loved to be challenged and engaged.

I appreciate how generous the MVSD staff has been in reaching out to Sean's family through the donation of sick leave, meals, cards, and assorted acts of kindness. This is an incredible staff; the depth of humanity always touches me.

To Laura and family, thank you for sharing Sean with us. We're much better having known him.