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

Sun May 23 15:15:04 BST 2021

Very sad to learn of Jack's passing.  He was a strong advocate for children and adolescents, and for all of us, as colleagues. It was wonderful to see Jack attending the IRA board meetings.. always leading and encouraging us as professionals to do the right thing for each other, the profession, and for our students.  His voice and presence on so many issues will be missed. May each of us follow his lead....

I remember Jack's friendship and encouragement as an early professional, and Drew's support and friendship  -- the support that continued throughtout the years. So many memories that I hold dear.

Vicki

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

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

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<mailto:flowercjs at aol.com>> wrote:

Friends

I am saddened to share the following news with you about our colleague Jack Cassidy.

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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

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Be well...

Norm

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