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for John Holland
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Nisreen Bagasra
November 5, 2008
John Holland was the most wonderful and unassuming person that I have ever met. I met him first, 10 years ago, when he was MIT’s pistol shooting coach and he welcomed me into MIT’s shooting environment. He provided unconditional support with a genuine interest in helping me, with my sports and academic aspirations. My husband, Abbas, and I have fond memories of him at our wedding and we shall cherish the exquisite hand crafted mementos that he so lovingly made for our children, Sarah and Ammar, at their brith. He was an inspiration, a life coach, and a friend, whom I shall truly miss. We pray to God for his soul to rest in peace. We pray to God to give strength and support to his family during this sad and difficult time.
Sherry Meagher
November 2, 2008
Mr. Holland was the most wonderful gentleman I have ever met. He was a friend of the Meagher family for several years, and I got to know him after I married Wayne. He lovingly welcomed me into the "family." He crafted a cradle of cherry wood and a toy chest/bench for my daughter, Katie. They are in her bedroom.
He stayed in contact with my mother-in-law, and they always exchanged gifts--she would send him a box of pinon candy from New Mexico, and he would send her a Harry & David fruit cake. The next time we get together, we will share a piece of the fruit cake in honor of him. That doesn't seem like much of a tribute for such a wonderful man, but I'm sure he would smile.
Thank you for sharing with us John's passing. I too know that he is with his Savior.
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