Re: Chauncey draft letter

[Adam Litchy <allitchy@cland.net>]

Gene,

That sounds perfect.  I'd like my name added as well.  On a similar note.  I
found Chancey's e-mail address from Colorado.  Any chance it's still active and
that he uses it?  Probably not, just a thought.

Adam Litchy

Gene Kirkpatrick wrote:

> For those who responded wishing to add their names to a "boost
> Chauncey" letter, here is a draft.  If you want to add your names, let me
> know and I will--after polishing this up.  (I agree that separate notes are
> more effective, however.)
>
> Dear Chauncey,
>
> I'm a long-time Celtics fan and also a member of the Celtics Mailing List
> that discusses everything related to the Celtics every day.  We have had
> a few weeks of discussion about your situation with the coach and the
> team and I wanted to write and tell you of our overwhelming support for
> you as a Boston Celtic.
>
> We admit that we don't get much inside dope at all; we don't know how
> well you are handling this transition or what the coach is really up to, but
> we certainly recognize your talent and positive attitude.  I hope you are
> capable of taking a few deep breaths when it gets tough and keep
> learning and playing for all you're worth.  Time is all you need and in a
> first season you have lots of time to put it together.
>
> Hang in there.  We think you've got what the Celts need to bring back
> another championship.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Gene Kirkpatrick
> an old Celtic
>
> PS: to the group:  that's not real "rah, rah" but my first instinct