'Amazing…inspirational. . . triumph of the human spirit'
'Amazing…inspirational. . . triumph of the human spirit'
Brad Herzog's September/October 2009 cover story on Judy Mozersky '92, who has been "locked in" since a stroke two decades ago, drew a strong response from readers. While there were no formal letters to the editor, we received several requests to forward personal messages to Judy and her family, which we did. There were also more than twenty comments at the CAM Online website; here's a sample:
Wow! An amazing story. Thank you.
— David Stout '74
I am touched and moved by Judy's story. She is such a strong, brave, and amazing person to be able to adapt to such a condition and build a life for herself. Talk about the triumph of the human spirit! She is an inspiration to us all.
— Natalie Prokop '99
Truly an amazing story. It is [stories like this] that help to put things back into perspective for me. My thoughts and prayers are with Judy and her family.
— Debbie Wickham '85
Brad: This is one of the most riveting and compelling stories I've had the privilege of reading—anywhere. Well done, my friend! Judy: You are an incredible human being —although you've probably already been given that compliment many times—and your courage and strength are truly indomitable.
— Craig Perlow '76
I just celebrated my thirty-eighth birthday and had spent the past week feeling rather sorry for myself for entering my late thirties. Having read Judy's story, I feel properly chastened for my moment of self-centeredness. The two of us would have been just a year apart at Cornell, and for all I know, we passed on the Arts Quad every week. What a reminder of how close and intimate mortality is to each and every one of us.
— Amanda Wagenman Hayes '93
For all of us who went through Cornell and worried endlessly about what we considered significant troubles, this reminds us what a blessing it is to be alive and able to interact with all that is beautiful in the world.
— Christine Lai '09
I have never read a story so powerful in demonstrating the power of the mind over matter. It made me happy to read the part where Judy was laughing and made her assistant laugh in the next room. Let the spirit live on and be infectious in its positive effect on all who hear about it!
— Sally Shumaker '71
I cried. What a sad, beautiful, touching, and inspirational story. Thank you!
— Kathy Steinberg '04
Judy is an inspiration. I will share her story, which Brad told so beautifully, with friends and strangers.
— Bibi Singh, PhD '87
Remembering John B. Hill
John B. Hill, WVBR's longtime chief engineer, recently passed away. John was the station's chief engineer, working on myriad technical issues, for twenty-five years. He was on call 24/7, ensuring that the station continued to stay on the air. He was perhaps the best person to have in times of crisis, and he is fondly remembered by staff members past and present.
John was a man of many talents who had worked as the chief technician for Barry Manilow and served as a volunteer for the Varna Fire Department. During his tenure with WVBR, he knew generations of Cornell students, many of whom praised his dedication and expertise.
John died in Midlothian, Virginia, due to complications from diabetes. He is survived by his niece and numerous close friends. Because he was such a tremendous part of WVBR's past—and present— his legacy will be memorialized in commemorative plaques at the transmitter facility and in the Air One control room. Gifts are being accepted in his memory; checks should be made out to the Cornell Radio Guild. These donations are tax-deductible and can be sent to the John B. Hill Memorial Fund, 957-B Mitchell Street, Ithaca, NY 14850.
From all of us at WVBR: John, you will be missed.
Dan Powers '10
President & General Manager
WVBR-FM & WVBR.com
Ithaca, New York