This event was well conceived, and certainly provides an opportunity for fellow Americans to do something in this time of overwhelming powerlessness. I certainly know what it feels like to be powerless, and this occurrence in our homeland, the land of the free and civilized, is an inestimable cause of a feeling of powerlessness and helplessness. Certainly what the majority of us go through on a daily basis cannot even begin to compare with the absolute horrifying feelings of helplessness that those experienced and are experiencing with the loss of a loved one in this tragic event. Mike came up with a fantastic idea, where we can all enjoy partaking in a successful venture out of the pure desire to help those that feel and are experiencing our worst nightmare.

If any good comes from my participation, and hopefully my efforts in getting others to participate along with me, that is the true benefit; hopefully this idea will carry on to other Americans, who can set up and accomplish the same kind of thing. All of this, in edition to the chance of playing some great golf, and maybe winning as a team! I love to win...and more than that I love golf...and more than that I love to be of some use. We can all come together as individuals and make a difference as a whole. My pastor calls this synergy.

In any case, thanks for the opportunity to be of some good in this National crisis, to look at it in the broadest light. If I can be of some help in ways I'm not yet aware of, please contact me at HODGES_JAMES_A@student.smc.edu

Sincerely,