Interviewer’s Note The excitement that this anonymous speaker has when she talks is rare. Excitement for her family and their future as well as her own future to continue learning and growing. We don’t have to stop at school. We really can always keep growing and keep improving. I think that’s a powerful sentiment. Growing…
Interviewer’s Note This man has the most remarkable life story of anyone I’ve had the honor of writing a legacy letter for so far. You name it, he’s probably done it. He is a natural storyteller–I couldn’t stop smiling through my mask because he always knew what to say next, and I could hardly keep…
Interviewer’s Note: It was an absolute pleasure speaking with this patient. I’d never met anyone with so many siblings. And out of all of them, she’s one of the only two left. I found it so powerful that no matter the situation, no matter the size, family is always family. You’ll still be there for…
Interviewer’s Note It’s a shame that I only had a half-hour with Phil; however, I think we made the most out of our one conversation. I learned so much about a man who committed his life to one of the most noble professions, education. As a high school social studies teacher and volunteer ESL teacher,…
Interviewer’s Note Patricia Orlando showed her resilience from the very beginning of our conversation. She was determined to share her story with me despite struggling with severe back pain that repeatedly caused her visible discomfort during our interview. Several times during our conversation, she fought through pain, refusing to let her physical challenges hold her…
