WOW! What a great start to Brian's legacy!

Please read the amazing thank you notes from this semester's recipients of the “Brian McCormick Memorial Fund” below. Brian always wanted to find a way to thank Xavier and give back. Thanks to Brian’s dream, these Xavier students now have another shot (as one said) at “fulfilling their dreams.” What a powerful legacy and demonstration of how God works in mysterious ways! Maybe that was his plan after all?

Dear Mr. McCormick:

My name is ____ ____ and I am a sophomore at Xavier. I’m writing to you to thank you for what you are doing on behalf of your brother. Though I never knew your brother, nor do I know you now, you both have made an impact on my life. I grew up and went to high school in (the northwest) and decided that Xavier would be a nice change from everything I had grown up with. The problem, however, was that funding such a change wouldn’t be easy as my parents have their own financial obligations and are only able to contribute a certain amount each year. Through your commitment to honoring your brother’s name, you have helped me fulfill my dream and for that I am grateful. I hope to someday be able to help others the way you and your brother have helped me.

Sincerely,

Name withheld

Dear Mr. McCormick:

I want to sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart for the opportunity to stay at Xavier University for the last semester of my junior year. Without receiving $500 from your fund, I would have been financially unable to attend school this semester. As a student of divorced parents with low income (below the poverty line) I am forever grateful for the money received from this fund. Thank you again forever and always. Words cannot describe how thankful I am.

Sincerely,

Name withheld

Chemistry major
Pre-med minor

Dear McCormick Family:

I am writing to thank you for your and your family’s charitable gift to Xavier University. I am really privileged to be the recipient of the Brian D. McCormick Memorial Scholarship for this semester. I’m now in my senior year at Xavier University majoring in Biology under the pre-med track. I have been active in many clubs, intramural sports and community service. My parents and I cannot thank you enough for making my scholarship possible. Were it not for the kindness of individuals like you, many students would be unable to receive the excellent education that Xavier University offers us. After graduating from Xavier University, I plan to attend medical school, aiming at becoming a pediatrician or cardiologist. I am very appreciative to receive your scholarship. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Name withheld

Dear Mr. McCormick:

I just wanted to thank you for the Brian McCormick trust fund. Mr. Schiess was able to award me $600 from the fund. Without this money, I would not have been able to register for classes for next semester.

Thanks again,

Name withheld

Dear McCormick Family:

My name is ____ _____. I am a student at Xavier University. I would like to thank you for the $600 awarded to me out of Brian’s account. I greatly appreciate this. It has helped me to continue my education at Xavier University. I will remember your son and your family for all of your generosity.

Thank you.

Name withheld

May God Bless all of them!