Paul Assaiante Remembers Coach Illig

August 4, 2014

Today a dear friend and colleague, John Illig passed

Words always fail us at times like this because the emotion is so deep, so raw

John was a special man because he genuinely loved this game

What always struck me whenever we played his teams was how enthused they were to play, how hard they fought but how they seemed to have fun

Their relationship with John seemed so deep!

He enjoyed them and they enjoyed him!

In his company it always seemed like fun, the purest form of sport, a celebration

John cared deeply but displayed no ego

He was happy in the background!

All we have left are our memories of time with John Illig

He made us all better

He made college squash more fun

He will be missed but never forgotten











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