Letter to the Editor: Remembering Student Affairs Director Robert Koonce

By Angela Koonce  On  November 30th, 2009

Words cannot express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you. With Robert’s passing, you came to me with your deepest expressions of sympathy (Memorial service honors Business School advisor Robert Koonce, 11/05/2009).

You gave me a gift that I will cherish forever — an insight into Robert’s daily life at work. Of course, I knew what Robert did at work. I knew he made a difference. What I didn’t know was that he touched more lives in a positive manner than I could have ever imagined. His reach extended near and far regardless of age, race, creed or color. For this, I am forever grateful.

His passion to help others will live on through the scholarship that will be given in his honor.

From the halls of the Ross School of Business, to the athletic fields all over campus, to the gospel choir’s melodious voices at the memorial service, I have beautiful memories etched in my mind.

Robert’s passing has created a void in my life that I am working hard to fill with his memories. Thank you for providing me with memories that will help to sustain me during these difficult times and beyond.

Angela Koonce

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