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Correspondence: Bill Brooking in reference to a visit to Maple Avenue Middle School

On my visit to Maple Avenue Middle School in Saratoga Springs, NY I met two students by the names of Morgan and Judy. They turned out to be children of two students I had years ago when I was teaching in Greenfield Center (NY) Elementary School. Morgan the daughter of Bill Brooking and Judy the daughter of Karrie Brooking. Below is the beautiful letter I received from Bill Brooking.

“Rich,

First, I would to thank you. Thank you for impacting, most recently, the lives of Morgan and Judy. Karrie and I heard the story of Judy and Morgan figuring out that you were in fact Rich Johns (The legendary) then their approach and conversation with you after the Act with Respect Always interaction.

The girls were beaming and the words could not come out quickly and excitedly enough! They shared their experience, as Karrie and I smiled at each other so many times during their story! They then went on to tell us that they were the only two girls who received the coveted shirts. All of the while the amazing news was told with such a thrill and excitement, as this unfolded all that ran through my mind was so positive.

Positive as I recalled the amazing ways you have touched our lives for decades along with the many other lives you have touched over the decades. To my amazement, you are still doing something that affects so many lives. You love what you do and it shows in every move you make, Rich.  For that, we are all better people for having you as a great influence in all of our lives. 

Rich, you are that amazing person who is the perfect person with a wonderful and wildly successful career and personally inspiring. You are an inspiration with personal determination, charisma, talent and effective ways in delivering your personal best. We are all benefiting from a guy who inspires and delivers a personal touch to all of the individuals who are fortunate enough to know or have/had interaction with you as a professional, mentor, and teacher of life.

I nominate you for a lifetime achievement award and Honorary Doctorate of Achievement in Life!

Thank you for the coveted picture. We will cherish this for many years to come.”

Bless you,
Bill Brooking