Remembering Kevin
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Some people come into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts. We never forget them. Kevin Koizumi was one of those people. He was a WSSRA "regular" who loved the activity and friendships he found with WSSRA. Swimming was one of his absolute favorites!

When Kevin passed away last year, people who loved him wanted to remember him in a meaningful way.

His parents knew how much WSSRA programs meant to him and approached WSSRA about a fitting memorial. Staff remembered Kevin's love of swimming and with his family's blessing a decision was made to honor Kevin by purchasing warm-up suits for the Stingray Swim Team. The Stingrays represent WSSRA in Special Olympic competition.

This fall a special memorial for Kevin was held at the start of the Stingray swim season. The Stingray Swim Team wore their new warm-up suits proudly and committed themselves to swimming their personal best for Kevin. WSSRA staff and participants are very grateful to the Koizumi family for their generous donation. As his teammaates jumped into the pool, his family and friends were comforted knowing how very proud Kevin would be.