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September 23, 2001
To the Editor of THE EAGLE:-
On Saturday, Sept. 15, I was honored to participate
in a Skate-a-thon for Quinn's Legacy at the Ashuwillticook
Trail. This foundation is in honor of Quinn Connally who tragically
died on the ice in Springfield last year. His parents, Steve
and Ann, have selflessly started this foundation to build
a much needed ice rink in Pittsfield in honor of their son.
I was proud of and amazed at the young people who showed up
during this tragic week to raise money for Quinn's Legacy.
Skaters came from as far away as Connecticut to show their
support. These incredible young people with blisters on their
feet continued to skate up to 40-plus miles; some had hockey
and soccer games that evening.
A big disappointment to myself and others was the lack of
media attention to this wonderful event. In these trying times,
let us not forget our youth, some of whom are skating at 10
or 11 p.m. to get practice time on the ice. As a community,
let's all get behind Steve and Ann Connally to build this
rink for all our youth.
THOMAS MAIRO
Pittsfield, Sept. 16, 2001
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