A Note from Rob Coughlin
In the difficult time following 9/11, and the elusive search for closure that was not coming, one outlet for healing became the search for Timmy's spirit, or places that reminded one of him (remembering also that there were countless families we knew going through the same ordeal). Murphy’s Pub, Finnegan's Wake, Old Memorial in Tampa, Waterville in Ireland, The Stonehill Header, Westhampton CC, The Bantry Bay Pub near Calvary (sure I missed some). They became true places of healing the shattered glass.
But the Cogs Classic became the Grand Slam of that whole process. Celebrating many of the various friend groups that Tim loved and cherished so much while building a true legacy at Stonehill that continues to give back to this day; gathering people for a day where the laughs were constant, the memories were sharp and Stonehill served as the beneficiary was a winning formula.
It became a landmark day on the calendar, one of the best days of the year, and it was a significant part of the healing process for the Coughlin family and friends. Renewal. And our children, Timmy's children, were able to feel this powerful force, and one night at Plandome, especially after Maura spoke, it hit me that what once seemed impossible, did happen: we were able to heal.
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you all for your love, friendship, generosity and devotion to Tim, and all you did to make the Cogs Classic the iconic day that will always live on, just like Timmy's memory.
Love to all,
Robbie
But the Cogs Classic became the Grand Slam of that whole process. Celebrating many of the various friend groups that Tim loved and cherished so much while building a true legacy at Stonehill that continues to give back to this day; gathering people for a day where the laughs were constant, the memories were sharp and Stonehill served as the beneficiary was a winning formula.
It became a landmark day on the calendar, one of the best days of the year, and it was a significant part of the healing process for the Coughlin family and friends. Renewal. And our children, Timmy's children, were able to feel this powerful force, and one night at Plandome, especially after Maura spoke, it hit me that what once seemed impossible, did happen: we were able to heal.
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you all for your love, friendship, generosity and devotion to Tim, and all you did to make the Cogs Classic the iconic day that will always live on, just like Timmy's memory.
Love to all,
Robbie
