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Although I only had Chuck for one class, he and I interacted on a regular basis. He would always say that he was not going to let me graduate because they wanted to keep me around. His spirit and sense of humor are fresh in my mind and I would have liked to inform him on how my Graduate School experience has been thus far.
ReplyDeleteEven though I may be considered a traitor because I went to MSU for my MSW, he still respected my choice and was proud of the scholarship I had received. Chuck was the type of Social Worker that reminded me of why I went into this profession, and if I could accomplish at least half of what he has I will be happy.
I am unsure if he knew how much he impacted me, but I would like his family to know. If I am unable to make it to the viewing or the service I would like to extend my Condolences at this time. He was an amazing person and I am glad that I had the opportunity to meet him and learn from him.
Nick Weiss
I remember the fear & anxiety over the dreaded SWK 400 with Prof. Bailey. When I finally took it, we butted heads numerous times. He loved to debate & so did I. He challenged me to do better & he never treated me as if I had a disability. He seemed to see the fighter in me & he pushed because he knew it's what would motivate me. I remember after he'd come back from Stem Cell Treatment bald & a lot slimmer. He still had that "Devil may care" grin. When one of us asked what kept him going he replied the love of his family & torturing us students. He was my hero after that & I had to prove to him & myself I could finish. I honestly never thought he'd fail in his fight with cancer but he sure did live with gusto & that my friend is what matters most. Not how long you live but how you live the life you have. THANKS Prof. Bailey!!!!
ReplyDelete"Let me not pray to be sheltered from dangers, but to be fearless in facing them. Let me not beg for the stilling of my pain, but for the heart to conquer it. Let me not crave in anxious fear to be saved, but for the patience to win my freedom."
Shantideva
Whenever I would get discouraged and wondered why I ever went into the profession, there was Bailey. A shining example and true mirror of courage, tenacity, and brilliance that only few possess. His passion for his clientele; be it students, constituents, coworkers, or cohorts, gave hope and the knowledge that there is a higher calling and that he professed that gift.
ReplyDeleteIt was a pleasure and a privilege to have known him and I only hope that I inspire and enlighten a path one one hundredth of a degree that he did. If that proves true, this world will be much brighter.