[GaryPassamonte]

I understand what your saying, Rich. Those that are deceased can no longer appreciate the honor. In some cases, however, their families can appreciate it, even though, in the case of the Burdick Award, this might not be true. For example, I am on my high school athletic HOF committee. I have spent a good deal of time reseaching pre-1950 athletes from the school and have nominated and helped many get elected. In the cases where the elected individuals were deceased, a family member has accepted the plaque in every instance. Some family members have traveled as much as a couple thousand miles to see their relative inducted and have been moved by the experience. I am getting a little away form the original topic, but an award/honor can have benefits beyond the recipient.