A Message from Chris Eidt

September 27, 2015

We introduce today’s golf outing as the 17th annual. We have easily exceeded our expectations more than three times over in paying tribute Kevin through this event. The lasting legacy of this event is more than the growth of the gifts of education given back to BC. It has become a focal point in the fall for the gathering of friends, new and old, for those that knew Kevin and those that know him only through others. We established a placeholder on the calendar that trumps other activities. We never could have imagined this when starting out in October 1999 and we couldn’t be more humbled and grateful.

Events like this golf outing help keep Kevin present with us and the memories fresh. That Kevin and his scholarship fund still makes a fresh impact on the lives of so many people nearly 18 years after his death is very inspiring. As one individual, Kevin clearly touched and inspired others in his short life and in his sudden death. It is you however who helped the share his story and extend a legacy which honors both the achievements he reached in academics, athletics, arts, community and religious service and the personal qualities he possessed in life.

Scholarship recipients in his name have joined us in a purpose that reaches beyond just ourselves. There is richness and commitment to academic growth and service to others in the young men and women that are aided by Kevin’s spirit. We see the gift they receive being re-paid many times over in their communities and to the benefactors of the Fund. They are true men and women for others.

To those who knew Kevin your generosity has helped ease an indescribable loss as we experience your gifts of support enthusiasm, and love. To those that never knew Kevin you have helped introduce an ideal to strive for that positively impacts the world around us.

I also want to personally extend my gratitude to John Fahey, Tom Henault, Kevin “Elvis” McCarthy, Rick Bishop, Patrick Reilly, and Todd Zola for sharing their experience of Kevin’s spirit with you and giving the gift that started this tournament.

Chris