[Reading-hall-of-fame] Re: [EXT] Re: Jack Cassidy

Sun May 23 15:01:22 BST 2021

Diane reminded me of one of Jack's most salient attributes--his sheer
physical presence.  At a robust, what 6'5''?, never walked into a room
without being noticed, first for his physical presence--and then for his
intellectual and professional presence!  Will miss him.
David

On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 6:43 AM Diane Lapp <lapp at sdsu.edu> wrote:

> This is a very sad message to receive. I am picturing Jack with his big
> smile and rosy cheeks chatting and laughing with Jim Flood, Nancy Roser and
> me at every ILA(IRA) meeting. He never stopped caring about the direction
> of ILA. Wherever his spirit is,  I can imagine he will be keeping one eye
> on ILA.
> Diane
>
> On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 6:28 AM Hoffman, James <James.Hoffman at unt.edu>
> wrote:
>
>> I echo Jim's comments. When I attended my first IRA board meeting I was
>> told  ." . .  don't be surprised if Jack Cassidy, a past president,  shows
>> up as an observer. He is always checking on us." He did and he continued to
>> do more than checking in on IRA throughout his career. Jack was vocal and
>> forceful in advocating for our profession and the role and direction of the
>> IRA.  He was particularly concerned over the past several years.  His voice
>> will be missed and I not certain who will take up that fight.
>>
>> . . . thank you, Jack!
>>
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>> Thanks for sharing, Norm. What a grand, gracious fellow. A true IRA and
>> reading teacher advocate. His passion for promoting the professional
>> standards and status of literacy educators in the PK-12 realm is one of his
>> lasting legacies. Godspeed, Jack.
>>
>> On May 22, 2021, at 9:19 PM, Brian Cambourne <bcambrn at uow.edu.au> wrote:
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>> Thanks for informing us Norman.
>> So sad to learn that another of our number have died.
>>  I  went to Jack Cassidy’s  sessions at IRA, NCTE and other conferences
>> whenever I could. I didn't know him personally, but his presentations and
>> publications informed my own work, and I was very grateful for his
>> scholarship.
>>  Brian Cambourne
>>
>> On 23 May 2021, at 9:49 am, Norman Stahl <flowercjs at aol.com> wrote:
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>> Friends
>>
>> I am saddened to share the following news with you about our colleague
>> Jack Cassidy.
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>>
>> Dr. William (Jack) Cassidy passed away today at 5:30am after a long
>> battle with cancer. We are asking that flowers not be sent but any other
>> ideas in order to honor his memory would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Jeff Cassidy
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Be well...
>>
>> Norm
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