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Holly Meis shares a voicemail her son, David, left giving thanks for boxes that were donated by one of his students' parents to his classroom. It’s an ordinary moment that reveals his extraordinary warmth. David loved his students, he loved the theater, and he loved performing. His voice reminds Holly of the joy he carried into every role—on stage, in the classroom, and in life.Have a message you keep? Email us at voiceimprints@kwit.org.

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