The not-so-late Michael K.

Feb 23, 2008 20:02

Before Christmas I had been exchanging emails with a former student of mine, one Michael K. Yesterday I received a copy of the school's alumni magazine, and on the page offering sympathies for the recently departed, I spotted the name of Michael M. K., class of '71. I was stunned. He had re-established contact with me only recently after nearly ( Read more... )

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gallianoparfait February 24 2008, 15:26:36 UTC
"Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated" ~Mark Twain

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longball501 February 26 2008, 19:44:52 UTC
That was funny. Lianne, don't feel bad. I got the invitation to the class reunion AFTER it had already taken place.

It's good to hear that he wasn't dead after all that though. A happy ending to a good story.

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Miracolo! gallianoparfait February 26 2008, 20:06:39 UTC
With Mike K's permission I sent an explanatory letter to Brother Kevin J., director of alumni affairs at La Salle. I hope he contacts Mike to explain what happened. I told Brother Kevin that they should print the story of a miracle!...that through prayers and the intercession of St. John Baptist de La Salle, a departed alumnus has returned to the living.

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Re: Miracolo! longball501 February 26 2008, 20:11:57 UTC
It would make a terrific piece...although you'd have to have a disclaimer at the bottom stating that this was a fictional piece...

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