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Michael Cusack

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Michael Cusack was an athlete with Down syndrome who won a gold medal in freestyle swimming at the first Special Olympics in 1968.

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Please accept my sincere condolences to the Cusack Family. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Michael Cusack. He pioneered participation in today's Special Olympics as an athlete with Down syndrome who won a gold medal in freestyle swimming at the first Special Olympics in 1968. May the God of all comfort who is the hearer of prayers be with you in your time of need with his loving kindness and peace as He strengthens you to cope during this difficult time. May...

Very sorry for the loss of a very good man he is with God and he is looking down on your family

My condolences go out to the Cusack family. Michael will be missed by many.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

May the words at Isaiah 61:1,2 prove to be comforting to you. God will bind up the broken hearted... and comfort all who mourn.

To his family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences. He was an incredible athlete and human being. He truly was the face of the Special Olympics and will genuinely be missed.

My sister was inspired by his success and learned to accept herself. On a daily basis, my family saw a change for the better and became much happier. I cannot thank him enough for all that he's done for people with special needs. He will be genuinely missed by the millions of people whose lives he's touched.

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. May the God of comfort and peace strengthen you during this difficult time.