I
think another group that was impacted by your message was the students.
Last week Jennifer came into my office to share her experiences and emotions.
She was overwhelmed with the goodness that she had witnessed. I really
believe you helped define her life. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Jane M. Klug
Director of Student Services
Black Hills State University
I
speak with the utmost admiration and sincerity when I reflect on the impact
James Hersch and his ‘REACH residency program
had on several of our students at Black Hills State University, as well as
many in the Spearfish community. His genuine talent and compassion combined
with his subtle, yet powerful message of hope and the impact of happy reflections
down memory lane can be compared to no other performer.
Ellen Melaragno
Student Programs Coordinator
Student Union & Activities
Black Hills State University
Thank
you for the time you spent with our music education students. They were
very excited and inspired by your presentations. You do really great work!
Sincerely,
Dr. Janeen Larsen
Chair, Department of Fine and Applied Arts
I love
how music is universal and how all are touched by it - what a fabulous
way to serve so many! Souls have no age,
and music is proof of that. Barriers of all kinds get knocked down and
hearts just connect..... too bad this whole life can't be one big song!
Sarah Merconti, Fourth Grade Teacher, Stillson Elementary, Stillson, WI
'REACH fits so nicely
with our 'World View' curriculum and Character Scholar program at the University
of Dubuque.
We are looking forward to bringing James back annually!
Sincerely,
Rachel Sigwarth
Director of Student Activities and Leadership Development
University of Dubuque
The
opportunity to escort you has given me a new direction with my job.
Sincerely,
Melissa Kirklewski
Volunteer Action Committee Chair
North Dakota State University
It was very uplifting
and inspirational to be around you and watch you put your gift to work to
connect with people.
I'm sure you will remain a valued part of the JUMP program for years to come.
Take care,
Natalie Townsend
Join Us Making Progress Chair
Sonoma State University
You have a gift James, and
I am so pleased you have chosen to share it in this arena. You really
have inspired me to be the best person I can possibly be.
THANK YOU again.
Stephanie Knutson
Souch Central Technical College
Dear James-
Hi! I have heard many good things about your performance on Monday.
The constant refrain I hear is "When is
James coming back??" Thanks!
Amy Bleakney
Volunteer Resources Manager
The Gathering Place Women's Shelter
Hi James - I wanted to let
you know that the wonderful boy named Michael that you touched so with Grandma's
covers song recently passed away. The family will cherish that memory and
the awesome moment you created with Michael that day! Thanks
for being you and know that you make a difference in many patients and families
here at Children's!
Lynne Striker, BA, CCLS
Child Life Specialist
Children's Hospitals and Clinics - St. Paul
I wasn't sure how the event
was going to turn out, but it worked out wonderfully. You
are a great musician with a powerful voice and great guitar playing talent.
The program is also wonderful. I appreciate all that it means to you and and
what you accomplish. I hope to work with you in the future and do the same
type of program each year @ Maryville. Again, thank you for bringing music
and community service to our campus and helping in our community with us.
Tonya Bucher
President of the Community Service Club at Maryville University
Dear James,
I'm so happy that we were able to bring you to Maryville!! This was the first
event like this at Maryville. And everyone I've spoken to thought it was Awesome!!!
It was just so wonderful to have someone who could not only put into words,
but put to music- the impact that doing service has.
I personally was very inspired by your music, not only as a musician,
but also as a student volunteer. I think that everyone could
feel that your music was coming from your heart! And that allowed us to open
up.
Thank you so much, and God Bless!
Rose Roderfeld
Community Service Club at Maryville University