Teacher, coach grateful

I want to thank The Ledger and John Hamilton for his kind words about my past teaching and coaching. I graciously accept them. The Lord’s been good to me. I am so fortunate to have known so many fine young athletes who loved sports and honest competition. I am also extremely grateful to fellow teachers, friends and especially head coaches, Curt Kegel, Bob Crowder, Chadd Laws and Randy Pirker, who have taken me in as an assistant. I have learned from all of them. Thank you all.

Gary Thompson,

Thompson Falls