Sent this message to the faithful and welcome sharing it with the countless Crusader fans who frequent these parts:
Fellow Crusaders,
I am not worthy nor capable of adding any personal comments to accentuate the special message delivered by legendary Coach Mark Duffner at yesterday's Friends of Crusader Football Golf Outing. That said, I think anybody who views these remarks will gain a real appreciation for what was and what can -- and will -- be once again for our beloved Crusader Football program.
Coach Duffner's remarks:
I do want to take this opportunity to thank everybody who attended and/or supported the outing yesterday. I want to extend special thanks to the following people for making June 17, 2019 an extraordinarily great day to be a Crusader:
Spenser Huston '83, Friends of Crusader Football chair . . . AWESOME
Cara Abraham, Crusader Athletics Fund . . . Simply spectacular . . .
Event Sponsors
Kevin Murphy '85 and Brian Kelley '83
Major Sponsor
Joe MarcAurele '73
Lunch Sponsor
FBH (Whitey Moynihan '83 and LD)
Beverage Cart Sponsors
Classes of 2009, 2010, 2011
Glowik Family
Mark Cannon Roofing '77
Hole Sponsors
Gary Acquah '14 and Reggie Woods '14
John '81 and Karen Ahern '80 P'13
In Memory of Chris Bodanza '93
David Bullek M.D. '83
Rick Cohn '68
Brian Cullinan '03
Rod DeLeaver '74 and family
Ron Flauto '92 in memory of Rich Flauto '91
Casey Gough '08
Mike Guilfoile '74
The Coffaro Family (Ben '15)
Steve Hiorns '80
Spenser '83, Patty '85, and Michael '21 Huston
Justin Maher '08
RJN Investigations
Class of 2001
David Quehl '76, Ring of Honor '13
Mark Roman '92
Classes of 2009, 2010, 2011
Rick Cohn '68, in memory of Tom O' Brien '59
SPECIAL THANKS to Coach Corrao, Coach Novak, and Coach Bradley for being with the Crusaders yesterday. Special kudos to Fran Warren '84 who received the true long distance award for coming in from Norway to join the festivities.
SPECIAL THANKS as well to Coach Chesney and staff who work so hard to establish and elevate the culture that is the foundation for long term excellence both on and off the field. Coach, you are an inspiration and it is a pleasure to support you and the Crusaders!!
In conclusion, if you have not yet made a gift to the Crusader Athletics Fund/Gridiron Club, please support OUR collective cause as we pursue long term greatness for our special Crusader Football program:
www.givecampus.com/campaigns/2770/donations/newLET'S WIN!!!
Spense, Chair of Friends of Crusader Football
LD, Chair of the 90-Wide