The real heroes are the unsung heroes.

Isn't Ms. Joachim on this Coast? Is this primarily about them?

getting good now wrote:

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 Can't wait to hear the response from the community when all of the USM faculty "heroes" get recognized by the media, and possibly handed checks, etc.

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The fact that the administration had to mention checks seems a little crass to me. Does everything have to be about money?

LVN wrote:

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P. Op., I think you're reading the poster's comment, not the email itself.

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You are quite right, LVN. Until we see a copy of the email and astertain the extent to which monetary reward might be involved, I'll modify my post to read "Does everything have to be about money?" Thank you kindly.

Here's the full text of the emai in question:
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Dear Southern Miss Family,

Dr. Shelby F. Thames and Dr. Jay Grimes have asked the Heroes of Katrina
Committee to develop a process and procedure to recognize faculty and staff
for their many contributions during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The
Heroes of Katrina Committee consists of two representatives from Faculty
Senate, Patsy Anderson and Dr. Myron Henry, two representatives from Staff
Council, Valerie Horne and Tyia Brooks, and myself as chair. All faculty and
staff, regardless of location, are eligible and nomination may be made through
self or others. If you know of someone who should be recognized, please
submit the Nomination Form (found online at
http://www.usm.edu/about/Heroes-of-Katrina-FORM.pdf) by February 17 to Tyia
Brooks, Office of Financial Aid, Gulf Coast Student Service Center, Box #5128
or e-mail as an attachment to Tyia.Brooks@usm.edu.


Thank you for taking the time to consider this important and most worthy
recognition.

Pat Joachim, Ph.D.
Associate Provost - Gulf Coast

Southern Justice wrote:

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The only people who should receive Hero designation are those whose actions directly saved lives. Rounding up food, clothing, medical, and other supplies isn't really heroic--it's compassionate.

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As Shepard Smith pointed out on FOX news, a substantial portion of that work was done by faith-based organizations. Churches from hundreds of miles away sent many volunteers, and vans containing essential supplies to help with the clean-up, food-distribution, and other functions. Those who couldn't come in person provided $$$.  The participants with whom I am acquained certainly don't expect a medal or other recognition. Helping is a part of their life-style.