Saturday, December 30, 2023
To the Devitt Family,
I must have been the worst student your parents ever had. 2 years taking skating classes and I never made it past the second button. (I think it was pink but I'm not sure.) Jack and Joan never, ever made me feel like a waste of their time. They treated me just as well as they treated their star students, Leanne and Jeff LeBrake. I think I stayed in the club for that long because as a very picked on child in school I felt safe with them. There was no judgement, only encouragement. I think the last time I put on skates was 20 or 25 years ago, but because of Jack and Joan I still hold a deep love and appreciation of figure skating, of the skill, athleticism, grace and beauty of the sport that I would not have without them. May sharing this little memory bring you a smidge of comfort at this time of loss.
With love and sympathy,
Katherine Grimard
