Honoring Coach Dale McCormick

You never expect a routine family vacation to take a tragic turn until one day, it does...

On the afternoon of February 19th our community lost someone more than just a member. News was received that our vibrant, full of life, carefree coach and friend, Dale McCormick, only 48 years young had his life cut short in a tragic drowning incident while vacationing with his family in Florida.

Many hearts are broken and he leaves behind his wife, their two children, family, friends and a community that he has impacted in several ways over the course of many years.

Dale was a crazy, boisterous, passionate, fun-loving individual who was also highly competitive and touched so many lives. His personality and zest for life was nothing short of infectious to all who knew him.

Dale’s true passion outside of his family, was his love for soccer, he was as competitive as they come! He grew up playing soccer through his younger years and into college where he excelled at the sport. As he got older, he had to find an outlet for his passion and that is when he got involved with our local AYSO program. One of his proudest moments was in 2019, when he helped to lead both a boys and a girls team to compete at the AYSO National Games in Hawaii. Dale coached AYSO for several years, kids of all ages including his own. He then transitioned into coaching at the high school level. He taught them to believe in themselves and always dig just a little deeper! He was infamous for saying “if you don’t shoot, you can’t score.” Dale also spent countless hours every summer helping his family at the local farmers market. Dale was self-employed as a local contractor and known as a jack of all trades…always willing to lend a helping hand.

I ask that you please consider blessing his family as they cope with their devastating loss. Any funds contributed will go to honoring and celebrating Dale’s life and legacy.

Any amount is appreciated.

Another way you can help is by praying. We believe in the power of prayer and I ask that you keep his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

"When a loved one dies, it feels like a part of us dies with them. I believe a part of them also lives on with us.” -David Kessler

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