Horace Mann Homecoming Thank You

A million thank yous to Horace Mann would never do justice to what Tom Kelly, Melissa Parento, the School, and the Varsity Football Team did for Jonathan and our Family at Homecoming this year. The game was dedicated to Jonathan’s legacy, the team all wore his number on their helmets and retired the "32" jersey for the season. Many of Jonathan’s teammates, including his co-Captain wrote the most wonderful and touching letters that were read to the team before the game for inspiration, and stood with our family on the field. And the most amazing gift of all – after the dedication and the moment of silence, the Team Captains presented each of us with a number 32 helmet – a moment our many friends who were there said they will remember forever. With eternal thank yous and love for Horace Mann – who is more of a family to us than even a school - for a day we will never forget. And our guardian angel Jonathan - we know that you were there watching the ceremony, for on a day of nonstop torrential downpours, the skies took a break for the 10 minutes when Tom Kelly stood with us on the field. We hope you saw what a legacy you are at Horace Mann. We love and miss you forever. ~the Family