This blog is being used for a book we'll be giving to Dave the night of the party. This book will be a collection of well wishes, stories, tributes, etc from all his friends, former players, coaches. It's very simple - like signing a yearbook. You can be as creative or simple as you want. Don't be left out. If you want to be in Dave's yearbook, you need to post your note by MAY 14th! Just email patrickdugg@gmail.com with your contribution and we'll post it for you.

May 17, 2010

The Duggans

Dear Dave,

This is just a quick basketball time out to congratulate you on 30 great years of coaching at St. Thomas and best wishes as you continue coaching at St. Thomas, high school, or wherever you choose.

Our friendship only goes back a couple of years having been your “assistant” on a rag tag spring league Shehan Center team (which you treated with the same energy, skill, and enthusiasm as one of your New England championship teams) and through our numerous conversations (and your counseling) on all things St. Thomas basketball. In this short time, I’ve witnessed the same genuine good spirit and gifted skills that so many others have written about.

Wishing you nothing but the best…

The Duggans (Pat, Maureen, Conor, Kara, and Lizzie)