From: Steve Grafton, President, Alumni Association and Jerry May, Vice President for Development
Sent: Saturday, November 18, 2006 1:01 AM
Subject: Coach Bo Schembechler
This is truly a sad day for the University of Michigan and all those whose lives have been enriched by the excellence in college football synonymous with the name Coach Bo Schembechler. We wanted to share with you the following message from President Mary Sue Coleman marking his passing.
Steve Grafton, President, Alumni Association and Jerry May, Vice President for Development
A part of the University of Michigan died today with the untimely passing of Bo Schembechler.
Few people exceed their reputations. Bo was the exception. He was forever dedicated to Michigan  to our students, our alumni and our fans.
His contributions on the athletic field are legendary. Yet Bo’s impact at Michigan goes well beyond the hash marks of Michigan Stadium, and we should always remember the depth of his contributions to a university he loved.
Bo was a teacher and a mentor. He was a benefactor who believed in the promise of cancer research at Michigan. And as he showed us just this semester, he was a student eager to learn. He loved the life and vitality of a university, and he contributed mightily to the culture and traditions of the University of Michigan.
Bo believed learning and excellence went hand-in-hand. He helped to shape the lives of generations of U-M students, and that is a timeless tribute to the dedication he showed our university.
“Leadership” is part of the Michigan lexicon. Bo helped to make this so, both on and off the field.
Never again will we know the likes of Bo Schembechler. And while we are saddened and stunned by his death, we are also filled with the gratitude that comes with warm memories. As individuals and as a university community, we enjoyed the privilege of knowing Bo and benefiting from his irrepressible personality and loyalty. He made Michigan a better university.
Mary Sue Coleman
President