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REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 2014 <br />Resident, of 1730 Broadway - Thank you for waking me up when I was younger when I didn't <br />want to get up for sports. I appreciate all that. Just want you know I teamed from that mistake. <br />(Inaudible) Everything I have grown to do I want to thank you for that. <br />Resident, of 3002 Bond Ave. — My son Blair was one of the Dieter's friends. They loved the <br />Dieter boys. Years later I saw him speaking with Mr. Anthony Scott in the neighborhood. He <br />asked me if I had kids and if my kids liked to read. My son rather that I paid for him to get in <br />the Kroc instead of reading books to get passes to the Kroc. One day the kids showed up with <br />books and badges and I went outside and Dieter was giving them out. He's defmitety a big part <br />of South Bend. I am glad I got to meet you and I hope we can do some more book programs <br />together. You got me in trouble for handing out all those books at work. I am happy you're <br />going to applying to be a greeter at Walmart Soon. Enjoy your retirement. <br />Resident, of 630 Fairview- I met Dieter when I moved back from Oklahoma. He just started the <br />program at South Bend Housing Authority. He was picking up my nephews and they were <br />playing soccer. I had a daughter who wanted to play and Dieter went out of his way to come <br />and pick my daughter up on Fairview and let her be a part of that program. I just wanted to say <br />thank you. Dieter always found a way for my kids to participate. He always had my sons' back <br />even when they weren't doing the right thing. I have nephew who is locked and Dieter asks <br />about and says when he gets out tell him to come see me. Dieter always stops by my Dad's <br />house on Indiana. Just to check on them and ask how they're doing. He is one of the few <br />besides John Collins and Butch who come and just ask what's going on in the neighborhood. <br />Thank you checking on my Dad. <br />Resident, of 923 Indiana- I been at that address for so long because I was looking for a place to <br />settle with my family. Last place I stop was Miami, the crime was so high and bike was riding <br />around on bikes I was like get me out of here. I stopped in North Liberty for a while and then I <br />moved here. I was raised in Mississippi. I went a meeting the church and the chief of police was <br />there. You understand about police office when I tell you where I'm from. I wave when they <br />pass they turn their heads. We talking about types of cops. The kind I want is the kind that <br />respects my neighborhood. He's a man that's what I like. So many people come to my house <br />because I have lived there so long and I never heard a bad thing about him. <br />Resident, of 606 S. Falcon - That gentleman said he never heard any bad things about Dieter, I <br />did. We are Mexican and our culture loves soccer. But then you when you find out there's this <br />guy that wants to come pick you up to be on his team and he is white. I thought this white <br />doesn't know anything about Soccer and by the end of the first couple games I realized you <br />didn't know that much about soccer. It gave us opportunities to play on Saturday morning. I <br />don't know why he did but I am thankful and I wish you all this best in retirement. <br />Resident, of 52606 Highland Dr. — I privileged to be touched by the service he's done. I grew up <br />in a single parent household. Dieter opened my path and changed my life. I grateful to know <br />Dieter. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. <br />Resident, of 701 W Sample- I didn't want to say goodbye. One of those shoot outs it was me <br />and him. When he was there I never look over my shoulder to see if somebody was watching my <br />back. I hate to say good bye but it's been a pleasure. <br />Resident, of 2915 Erskine Blvd. - He also involved in Honor Flights to take World War II <br />veteran to see the war memorial. Dieter pulled up with Joe and said he wanted to talk to me for a <br />minute. He wanted me to get involve because the money it takes to do this work. He got me <br />involved and got me a couple tickets to the ball game this summer. When they pulled and then <br />left my neighbors called asking what type of trouble are you into now? It really has been a <br />delight to know Derek. I hope you have great time during retirement. <br />Councitmember Dieter- I met him and he was doing Honor Flights. He actually landed on <br />Normandy Beach. <br />Resident, of 724 N Francis- I'm the Washington High School Wrestling Coach. Former LaSalle <br />Wrestling coach. Coach all three of Derek boys, he brought the entire shorts and tee shirt for the <br />