Stroh Center thoughts by a Stroh- 1 year later.

transfer2BGSU · Post by **transfer2BGSU** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:45 pm

I had the opportunity to thank your father at the conclusion of the men's game on Saturday afternoon.

Falcon Commander · Post by **Falcon Commander** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:05 pm

The Strohs are what makes Bowling Green, . . . BOWLING GREEN.

Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO FALCONS!

SW-MI Falcon · Post by **SW-MI Falcon** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:07 pm

Add Kerm to the list of famous people from Wapakoneta!

His brother was my football and track coach.

always a falcon · Post by **always a falcon** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:33 am

SW-MI Falcon wrote:Add Kerm to the list of famous people from Wapakoneta!

His brother was my football and track coach.

Wapak grad year of ??? another one on AZZ and we haven't met? How can this be? Uncle Hank didn't try to teach you typing, too did he?

transfer2BGSU · Post by **transfer2BGSU** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:50 am

SW-MI Falcon wrote:Add Kerm to the list of famous people from Wapakoneta!

His brother was my football and track coach.

But you belong on the infamous list of people from Wapak!

RobbyFalcon · Post by **RobbyFalcon** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 1:30 pm

Thank you and your family very much.

SW-MI Falcon · Post by **SW-MI Falcon** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:07 pm

always a falcon wrote:
SW-MI Falcon wrote:Add Kerm to the list of famous people from Wapakoneta!

His brother was my football and track coach.
Wapak grad year of ??? another one on AZZ and we haven't met? How can this be? Uncle Hank didn't try to teach you typing, too did he?

You know me Tracey (I hope that's good). You probably shopped at my dad's IGA. Hank taught me a lot, but not typing. He was my coach through sophomore season. Wapak Class of '71.

always a falcon · Post by **always a falcon** » Tue Mar 04, 2008 11:57 pm

Tom? Mike was 73 right?

Falcon Fanatic · Post by **Falcon Fanatic** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:37 am

Thank you from us too!! AAF, Your Dad has a special place in my heart. When I started interpreting the BGSU graduations, one of the early ones I did was the last one out at the stadium in the spring. It was sleeting!!! Your Dad gave me his gloves to wear in between the times I was standing up. My hands felt like they were frozen, but he helped me get through it!! After that, each graduation, we would always take time to talk a bit. It was years later that I put it together that all of you were related!! I'm honored to have that special connection of kindness with your father!!

Thank you again, from two very grateful Falcons!!!

SW-MI Falcon · Post by **SW-MI Falcon** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 7:42 am

always a falcon wrote:Tom? Mike was 73 right?

Yes - Many thanks again to all of your family.

GO FALCONS!

falconfan1999 · Post by **falconfan1999** » Wed Mar 05, 2008 9:19 pm

I'm not very original with what I'm saying but thank you! My wife and I are both BGSU grads. We enjoyed our time there. We will continue to enjoy ourselves even more thanks to your family's generous gift! Generous doesn't even begin to describe your family!

Zom · Post by **Zom** » Fri Mar 07, 2008 9:37 am

Inexplicably, I find myself on site explaining to clients why I have a lump in my throat and non stop teary eyes after reading that piece. Wow. Yes, thank you very much.

always a falcon · Post by **always a falcon** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 2:49 am

always a falcon wrote:To all of you who have offered thanks to our family- You are most welcome. It is because of wonderful BGSU fans and people that this is becoming a reality.

Some of you may have read how it all started. My Dad was a radio announcer for our VERY local station. Our regional basketball tourneys were at BGSU so he started coming to AA about 45 years ago. A guy with his 8 year old daughter who was his scorekeeper and clipboard carrier. So Dad and I came and did the games. In between sessions, people like Ken Schoeni and Glenn Sharpe would come to befriend us and feed us pizza in the training room and just be the most kind and wonderful people you could ask to meet.

I worked with my dad in basketball until I got to be a cheerleader in high school and then took to the sidelines. I was never so proud as when MY high school got to come to BGSU to play for the first time. It was already home.

When it was time for me to pick a college, both of those men sat down with me and told me there was no better place to go to school. I wanted a Journalism degree and BG had a journalism school and I knew many wonderful people already who I could turn to if I needed anything. Thus Stroh #1 matriculates.

Dad continued on in radio for some time. I never got behind the mic again, but FF1 did some games with him when he would go home to Wapak with me. And Dad's love affair with BG continued as he saw how much FF1 and I loved the place and the quality of the education I got.

His association continued up to being a trustee and chair of the Board. Everywhere he went, he found people at BG who truly cared about students and the place and the job that they did- whether it was cleaning or teaching.

Most of that can be attributed to Dr. Ribeau. The man inspired my dad and Dad respects him more than anyone. Who wouldn't want to do what they could to make things better when the vision of the leader is so clear and strong?

To everyone who attended or supported or attends and supports or will attend and will support BGSU- thank you. You never know when the most innocent acts of simple human kindness will reap a multitude of rewards down the line.

Someone told me yesterday - in jest- "well there goes your inheritence!" I told them, "no it is just another place to call home." There was never a second of hesitation when Dad told us he wanted to do this. My younger sister is a BG grad, FF1 is a BG man through and through, and both of our sons and daughters in law are BGSU grads. BG is what we do and what we love.

We are very proud of both Dad and Mom for doing this. And we thank you for your kind words. Yesterday was a GREAT day. Cn't wait to get it built and listen to it roar!

Always a Falcon
Tracey Stroh Wright

(This was written on March 2nd of last year the day after the announcement. Our family was so happy to be able to do this for a place we call home. What in the world has happened?
Just be proud to be a falcon and work for the good of all. )

BgWaRrIoR · Post by **BgWaRrIoR** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:15 pm

I want to say thank you but I also want to say I'm sorry.

I'm so thankful to you and your family for everything you have done and given to BG. But I'm oh so sorry about what has transpired since the donation. I can only imagine what kind of an affect it has on you guys. Just remember that the true Falcons are very supportive and thankful for what you have done. Please do not get the wrong idea about all of us current students. Many of us support and love what you are doing. Its just the loud, ignorant minority who do not.

speakdatruth · Post by **speakdatruth** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:07 pm

BgWaRrIoR wrote:I want to say thank you but I also want to say I'm sorry.

I'm so thankful to you and your family for everything you have done and given to BG. But I'm oh so sorry about what has transpired since the donation. I can only imagine what kind of an affect it has on you guys. Just remember that the true Falcons are very supportive and thankful for what you have done. Please do not get the wrong idea about all of us current students. Many of us support and love what you are doing. Its just the loud, ignorant minority who do not.

I dont think anyone could put it any better BGWARRIOR!

THANK YOU!!!

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