Steve, As promised...attached are the earlier pictures that Kathy
sent to me of Dale and Jeff on top of Grand Dad's Bluff...
Let me know when you get them... Semper Jensen, Scott
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Dear Steve,
My apologies that this thank you is so long overdue. It’s difficult to express the gratitude I feel toward you and the others (Scotty, Jeff, Mark, MJ, Al, et al), who took the time to share their memories and photos of Dale on the website rugbyconnect. The fact that it created a place for you and others to share fun times and kind words is truly appreciated. The stories took me, and I’m sure many others, back to more care free days. It’s hard to believe that I had been with Dale 25 and a half years before he passed away. I miss him so much. I miss his smile, his inspiration, and his love.
Thanks to all of you who were able to make it to the visitation. It was good to see you all. I hope to get together again soon under more pleasant circumstances.
As you may know, I lost my job of 17 1/2 years a few weeks before Dale passed (they needed to replace me with a registered nurse). Now that I have closed downthe car lot, and have passed the karate school over to Dale’s partner, I’m concentrating on remodeling my house. I hope to be able to sell and move to the LaCrosse area to be near family and friends before starting a new career.
Wish me luck! This will be a big change for me and the boys, who, at this point in their lives, understandably, don’t relish the thought of moving.
Thanks to you all for the friendship you shared with Dale and me. Like Dale, you are forever in my heart.
With Love, Kathy
P.S. I attached a few photos I thought you might enjoy.
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A high tackle has most certainly ended the rugby career of Brian Lima.
A 3 week suspension for Brain’s high tackle of Jonny Wilkinson means the Zidane of this years Rugby World Cup, combined with Samoa not making it to the next round, clinches the fact we’ll not see the veteran in Rugby World Cup action again.
Brain Lima was spoken to by the referee for the high tackle during the England vs Samoa clash, but the Judicial Officer involved in the citing felt it deserved further punishment. “The tackle was inherently dangerous and the swinging right arm of Brian Lima connected with considerable force on the neck/throat of Jonny Wilkinson.”Three weeks for this tackle is once again inconsistent and harsh in this instance, but perhaps had a little something to do with his previous big hit on Andre Pretorious that went unpunished.Either way, we bid farewell to The Chiropractor, who made an invaluable contribution to Samoan and world rugby over the years.
According to Dan Ritter, the alumni game is on the first weekend in May, I believe the date is May 3rd.
He will be sending an e-mail relatively soon.
Roger