I commend you and your board for your vision and motivation to create an Alaska Sports Hall of Fame…. Thank you for highlighting the value of sports in our lives and for your interest in making our community better for this and future generations. Mayor Mark Begich
It is really awesome that you and others have created the Hall of Fame—otherwise the splendor of the victories, and the encouragement they can provide to youth and to the positive ‘claims to fame’ they offer us as part of our Alaskan culture, would be lost. Office of Senator Ted Stevens
Congratulations on all you have done to make this dream come true. It is truly exciting. David Monson, Susan Butcher’s husband
The Alaska Sports Hall of Fame - How very wonderful for Alaska, Alaskans, former Alaskans and the world! A dream come true for many of us.
REGARDING THE ’07 CEREMONY:
Harlow, it was a great event, in all respects. You and the other members of your organization should be quite proud of what you have accomplished in honoring these individuals and events. Well done.
My mom and I had a BLAST last Friday at the inaugural induction! What a treat to hear from George Attla, Libby Riddles, etc. Usually, I fall asleep during speeches and awards stuff but I was smiling ear-to-ear during the whole event. THANKS! GREAT JOB!!!!
REGARDING THE ’08 CEREMONY:
Thank you so much for everything that you and the Alaska sports hall of fame did to create such a tremendous event! The ceremony was first class and I'm so proud to be a member and represent my home state.
Mark Schlereth, Class of 2008
Congratulations on an extremely successful professional event! It could not have been have been a more pleasing evening demonstrating the Alaskan family atmosphere and how we all really care about each other. The room was filled we great pride. Outstanding evening. Thanks for allowing us to be a part of it. Herb Schlereth, Mark Schlereth’s father
Congratulations on a moving and well-executed induction ceremony. It was a pleasure to be here for it. Many thanks for your consideration. Best wishes, Steve Langdon, Trajan Langdon’s father
I was honored to be there. What wonderful memories to celebrate. Kudos to you and your board for this wonderful recognition! Carol Comeau, Anchorage School District Superintendent
You guys did a great job yesterday at the awards ceremony! I see that your event will keep growing each year. You should be proud of your work! Anchorage Office of the Mayor
The ceremony last night was outstanding. I had a chance to meet one of my heroes and made some new friendships. Again thank you, hopefully one day in the future I may get a chance to stand on that podium and give my story.
I attended the Alaska Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tuesday night and felt privileged to be in the same room with those inductees. What a fabulous group of highly deserving athletes! Kudos to the Board of Directors & the Inductee Selection Panel for a job well done.
Being at Rick's (Swenson) induction will be a highlight for years to come. To everyone involved in the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame, I wish you the very best and every success in inspiring every generation to pursue greatness always.
Congratulations on a wonderful night. Wow, it was a very emotional, passionate night recognizing the good in people and in what sports can do for all of us. I am inspired by the class of 2008. I feel that each member brought a individual uniqueness, which characterizes what makes them worthy of the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame.
REGARDING THE ’09 CEREMONY:
Thank you for a memorable evening. It was very humbling and inspiring to meet the 2009 inductees and to be part of such a well thought out and very classy event. Thank you for including us; we appreciated it. Barb and Craig Lindh, Hilary Lindh’s parents
In three years, the committee has done an outstanding job organizing an event that has shown effective leadership and competent skills to do a top quality event. Thanks for all your hard work!
Mary Kemppel
Thank you to the committee and the Board! It was an honor, a wonderful experience for our family and one we'll never forget.
Janie Leask, Daughter of Wally Leask
What a wonderful event! Wow, and the turnout was terrific. This is really a terrific asset to this community because Alaska has produced some amazing sports figures. Red was so happy we got him there and talks about it everyday.
Vicky Boucher, Red Boucher’s wife
Thank you for the wonderful evening of celebration. It went far beyond my expectations. Excellent organization of the event. Thanks to all concerned. John Edwards, Member of the First Winter Ascent of Mount McKinley expedition
Thanks for the invite to last nights ceremony. In my nearly 30 years of being in Alaska I’ve not seen anything like that. I’m sure you’ve been told this but you truly need to be proud out what you’ve accomplished here. Major kudos!!
I sobbed through the whole awards night for the pure goodness of humankind as represented by each that came up on the stage and for the work, dedication and vision it took to create such an award. I know it has to be an inspiration and make a difference to Alaskans!
I wanted to comment that as I sat there with my 14 year old daughter and listened to everyone's unbelievably inspiring speeches I had hoped my daughter was finding this just as inspiring. And yes, she was also very moved by the whole experience.
Beautiful job last night. Great program, great inductees, and great presentations.
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