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Deeply saddened, by the sudden and tragic passing of Army’s women basketball coach Maggie Dixon, I would like to extend my heart felt sympathies to her family, friends and players, as well as, the entire West Point community, that shoulders so many burdens for all of us Americans.

I was one of the anonymous legions inspired by the life, the zeal, the chutzpah of Maggie Dixon. It is our duty to make sure that spirit lives on.

This heartrending story is a further reminder to all of us, in the words of Tony Dungy, “Hug your kids.” Those of you who don’t have kids, hug your parents, your brothers and sisters, and your friends. Tell the people that you love, that you love them. Tell them now. Today.


Links to read further…

AP Wire


ESPN: Adrian Wojnarowski


ESPN: Andy Katz


Army Superintendent Lt. Gen. William J. Lennox Jr.: "In a house of leaders, she stood out. I would have loved to have 40 years with her. Her impact was tremendous." quote from…

http://www.recordonline.com/archive/2006/04/08/sports-dixonquote-04-08.html


also see

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/04/07/AR2006040700298.html


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“From the time Maggie arrived here, her enthusiastic ‘no limits’ approach earned her the respect and love of everyone,” he said. “She consistently displayed great leadership and served as an outstanding role model for those both on – and off – her team. She was a leader of character with a commitment to excellence who set the example in all she did.”


“Her joy in coaching these young women made them believe in themselves and depend on each other,” said Army Athletic Director Kevin Anderson. “Her guidance not only helped them excel here, it will help them become better, more compassionate leaders.”

Quotes from... http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/Dixon_obit-08Apr06.htm


Comprehensive coverage at http://www.recordonline.com/


http://www.recordonline.com/archive/2006/04/08/sports-MAGSIDE-04-08.html

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/08/sports/ncaabasketball/08dixon.html

http://www.recordonline.com/archive/2006/04/08/sports-KM040806-04-08.htm

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dixon8apr08,0,5231266.story?coll=la-home-sports



for Kaddish see... http://www.hanefesh.com/edu/Mourners_Kaddish.htm

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