Saying Hello & Good-Bye: A Tribute To Joe Sager

Saying Hello & Good-Bye: A Tribute To Joe Sager

by Michael Coughlin

Joe Sager was a friend who brightened many of my days and who was as quiet, unassuming teacher.  He was my supervisor during the years I worked in the maintenance department of a Twin City high school.  Sure, Joe had faults and shortcomings–who doesn’t?–but he was a friend, “and for that I thank him.”  This is just a tribute from one old guy to another. To quote from my conclusion: “When we are lucky, we come across gems in life. We can’t project what shape they’ll take, what threads they’ll wear, what job they’ll have, but our lives are immeasurably blessed because they crossed our path.”  Thanks, Joe.