Lacrosse Legend Peter Kohn Passed Away a few days ago.
Beloved lacrosse manager and longtime Middlebury College friend, Myron G. "Peter" Kohn passed away on Aug. 5 at University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. The lacrosse legend was not able to recover from a heart attack he suffered on a fishing trip near his home in Cape May, New Jersey, on August first. Middlebury College Director of Athletics Erin Quinn.said --quote-- "Our world just lost one of its kindest souls, leaving us with the responsibility of carrying on his legacy of kindness and humility." A news release goes on to say that Kohn was a unique figures in the lacrosse world. For more than 50 years he was connected to the sport. Kohn worked in the equipment room at Middlebury from 1981-1988, while serving as a manager of the men's lacrosse team. When time permitted, Kohn also enjoyed helping out with other spring teams at Middlebury as well as teams during his brief visits in the fall and winter. Kohn is well-known throughout the lacrosse world, having served as manager of the U.S. National Team several times at the World Games. Check the Middlebury College website for details on a memorial service for Peter Kohn.
Beloved lacrosse manager and longtime Middlebury College friend, Myron G. "Peter" Kohn passed away on Aug. 5 at University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. The lacrosse legend was not able to recover from a heart attack he suffered on a fishing trip near his home in Cape May, New Jersey, on August first. Middlebury College Director of Athletics Erin Quinn.said --quote-- "Our world just lost one of its kindest souls, leaving us with the responsibility of carrying on his legacy of kindness and humility." A news release goes on to say that Kohn was a unique figures in the lacrosse world. For more than 50 years he was connected to the sport. Kohn worked in the equipment room at Middlebury from 1981-1988, while serving as a manager of the men's lacrosse team. When time permitted, Kohn also enjoyed helping out with other spring teams at Middlebury as well as teams during his brief visits in the fall and winter. Kohn is well-known throughout the lacrosse world, having served as manager of the U.S. National Team several times at the World Games. Check the Middlebury College website for details on a memorial service for Peter Kohn.
