I know that many people have sung the praises of our new basketball coach in recent weeks. Now, I hate to beat a dead horse as often happens with these letters to the editor, but I was recently pleased to see that Coach Dougherty comes to play when it really counts. As many of you who read the inside column the other day know, Conor Murphy, a sophomore in my dorm, was recently diagnosed with leukemia.

The members of our dorm decided to hold a 24-hour vigil for Conor at the grotto, with two people being present for each of the 30 minute shifts throughout the day and night. We had a book that we encouraged everyone to write their thoughts in for Conor to help lift his spirits.

Much to my surprise, who was one of the first people to leave a note in that book? Coach Matt Dougherty. How he heard about the vigil I don't know. But the fact that he would take the time out of his busy day to stop by a vigil and leave a note for a student that he doesn't know, shows me that he truly is a representative and a man that this University can be proud to have as one of its own.

To all the rest of you who attended the vigil, I commend you as well, for giving of your time to think of and pray for Conor. And for those of you who didn't attend, whether you know Conor or not, please say a prayer for him tonight. It will only take two minutes of your time, but it could make all the difference in the world.

Patrick Theobald

Junior, Zahm Hall

March 1, 2000

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