Letters
to the Editor
Lacrosse
Magazine (September/October)
Pg.
12
Peter
Kohn Worthy of Hall
Having
known Peter Kohn for nearly 50 years I can only chuckle when Peter was
described as "mentally disabled" in the July/August issue. If only we could all be
as mentally disabled as Peter. I look
forward to the full-length documentary on Peter's life that builds on the
tribute video which I have had the pleasure of viewing. From player to coach to college president
these words are repeatedly used to describe Peter: open, honest, giving,
disciplined, insightful, committed, supportive, loyal, conscientious, humble. As one former
player remarked in the tribute video, "He's so selfless he helps us to
look beyond our own small issues and differences; he makes us better
people." Another former player
concluded, "The essence of Peter Kohn is that he is so much more than the
tasks he does." Mentally
disabled? I don't think so. But I'll tell you what I do think: Peter Kohn
would be a worthy addition to the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame. What do you think?
- Jerry Schmidt, Ocean Pines,
National Lacrosse Hall of Fame '83