Comments on: A Star Quarterback Who Never Demanded The Attention

By: Fr. John Fortin, O.S.B.

Fr. John Fortin, O.S.B. — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:11:05 +0000

Dear Michelle, This is a wonderful tribute to Kyle. I remember you so well from those early days of the return of St. A’s football, your notebook and recorder always at hand. From the start, Kyle told me of his dream to become a Marine pilot and his focus on that goal came to dominate his decisions about football, courses, ROTC, and so on. Many of his former teammates have contacted me and they all say the same thing: he fulfilled his dream, as dangerous as he knew it would be, and for that they admire and respect him greatly. Thank you for your remarks. God bless, Fr. John (former team chaplain)

By: Georgia Green

Georgia Green — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:06:01 +0000

What a beautiful tribute to Capt. Van De Giesen. I hope his family also knows that his loss is felt by those who never knew him personally at all.

By: Maureen Crocker

Maureen Crocker — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:01:23 +0000

Michelle,
A wonderfully touching account of a truly humble man.