"In the wake of the tragic death of my brother last April 18, I
made a last-minute decision to fire up and go on for my second year in
the Walk for Animals. Reeling from his untimely death, I wasn’t sure if I
could put one foot in front of the other. But my last-minute appeal
starting just days before the Walk began to reap rewards in just
minutes. I sat before my computer screen in the first hours after
sending my emails to receive one pledge after the next. In the midst of
my misery, I was now clapping with glee over the money rolling in. I
wound up being one of your top fundraisers.
Walking in honor of my late brother gave me new strength. I walked
with one of his military coins, his obituary and a memorial card in my
pocket. On our way home we sang, "Daydream Believer," in the car in
memory of Kurt, a huge Monkees fan and the biggest softie and animal
lover of all time--and yet a brawny U.S. veteran of nearly 20 years. I
am once again dedicating my pledge page for the 2010 Walk in memory of
SK1 Kurt D. Adelmann."
