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5 Dec, 4 tweets, 1 min read
Sent this to one of my former teachers today.

Hello Professor X,

I remembered you today and thought I should write to say, "Thank You."

You were always a light during my darkest days at Mizzou and have always been my reference point for the kindness and generosity of Americans
I remember you for good and have always remembered you for good. I have traveled the world and done many things since leaving Mizzou but I am still immensely grateful for your kindness to me at Mizzou.

Thank you for everything.

Regards,

Tayo
It's important to have an older, more accomplished person who will speak for you in rooms to which you're not invited.

Professor X was that person for me.

I am still immensely grateful 13 years later.
BTW, Mizzou = University of Missouri-Columbia (@Mizzou)

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