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Name: Enribiark Comments
Name: kyler vande berg & devon mcclain CommentsHey coach cant wait till football camp stars
Name: Terry Freeman CommentsIt was great to read "Let The Chips Fall Where They May"! After my experience emailing him, I'd agree, Coach Bladt is a CLASS ACT!! Good luck to Coach Bladt and all the Cyclones (except when you play Creston, of course *L*).
Name: Kyler Vande Berg CommentsHe coach great season tough loss but you cant complain after all those seniors have done for the HCSD!!! It was tough but dont forget 49 straight is amazing!!!1
Name: Kyler Vande Berg CommentsWhats up coach congrats on W #41 in a row last week against Heleen.
Name: Luke Musich CommentsWhats up coach congrats on win # 41 in a row last week against Heleen.
Name: Monarch Football Fan/Boyer Valley Fan CommentsCoach Bladt, Well Congrats on all of your success. I had lived in Denison For about 5 years and did not miss too many Football games. I heard a lot of people complain when they played against you, only to hear aggravation in their voices; BUT I did not ever hear anything negative said about you. I can only see hear from the comments about you that you had a lot of INSPIRATION on young and old. Hope you are doing well.
Name: Joseph McKinley CommentsAn overdue congratulations, I hope, is still worth hearing! A real heartfelt pride and honor stems from the great traditions and ethics of my past in Harlan. The memories of athletics and especially the success of the football team will always be great. It's not bad to be associated with the best.....Thank You and CONGRATULATIONS!
Name: Ruthanne Grimsley CommentsI agree with Tony - CONGRATULATIONS! Can't think of anyone more deserving.
Name: T. Hough CommentsCurt, Congratulations on the NHSACANC award - well deserved! I covered for Coach Murtaugh today in the weight room and read about it in the Des Moines Register ( school gets the paper otherwise I wouldn't have seen it ) nothing yet in the Omaha paper. Hope your having a great trip, talk soon. TH
Name: Tom, Pam, Matt, & Megan Stessman CommentsCongratulations Coach on your recent recognition as National High School Athletic Coaches Association National Coach of the Year! You deserve it!!
Name: margaret.aka..rockabyebaby...... CommentsHey big guy....You The Man!!!! I know that ,they know that, he who don't know that???WILL....YOU ARE THE CYCLONE POWER...I found out as an infant....being tossed about like a foot ball didn't know then, but boy do I know now.....Cyclone Power!!!!! YOU GOT IT. Name: qei@yahoo.com CommentsLooked through your site. Good work! Ken. Mike and Lisa CommentsI have heard it said that you can judge the strength of a man's character by the number of friends he has. Coach, you have A LOT of character. I am blown away by the variety of well-wishers that have posted here. It's a given that kids you have coached and those of us who have been lucky enough to have been a part of the community would wish you a quick and complete recovery, but to see coaches, opposing players, sports reporters and opposing fans taking the time to post you a good wish says an awful lot about the amount of respect you have earned. We live in a community where there is a lot of money spent in our school district. They have just built a $3 million stadium for our high school football team, hired a new coach and paid him a generous six-figure salary. All of this contributed to yet another losing season. If they had asked us, we could have saved them the trouble. All we need is Coach Bladt and his staff. Interested? :) We are so glad to see you are back in fighting form and delivered yet another championship to the community. We wish you continued good health and success for you and your family. But to be really honest, we wish you would want to re-locate to Northwest Arkansas. Ed, Georgia, Mike and Lisa
Name: A Fan CommentsCoach Bladt for PRESIDENT!!
Name: Aaron Becker CommentsAaron Becker here, hailing grom rugbyland Down Under - yes,Russel's son - congrats on better health and the 3-peat now aged 301! Anyway, what I need to know is if this is your 1st championship using a whistle!
Name: Kirsten Applegate CommentsCongrads! On a 10th state championship for you Coach and 301 wins!!! Last year I made the football boys chocolate chip cookies A LOT last year for the team, which was fun! My brother, Greg Applegate, played for you and he LOVED you as a coach! Im glad to have a brother play for you and be a part of twirling and of course CHEERING the Team on to winning! GREAT JOB COACH BLADT!! -George, Jan, Kara, Greg, Kirsten (cotton, our dog) Applegate!
Name: Ruthanne Grimsley CommentsLet me be the first to congratulate you, Coach Bladt, on your 10th state championship! If you would have told me this was possible last January, I'd have said you were crazy! I underestimated you, Coach! Thanks for all you do for our kids and our community!! You are are an inspiration to those privileged enough to know you! Thanks for fighting so hard to come back and win a third straight championship!!!
Name: Concerned Friend CommentsHey big guy, how about a up date here for all your fans?????
Name: MaryClareBowman CommentsHi Coach, I am an old HHS graduate from l954, the finest class to graduate from there...:-) My fellow classmates follow all of Harlan Comm High School games and they live all over the country....so good to have the newspaper and KNOd sites to go to.... I came back to care for my parents the last 6 yrs they lived and stayed after they had passed away...mostly because I was diagnosed with a serious lung disease, sarcoidosis...hardly anyone around here has it....but it went too long undiagnosed..so now I can only control it....but just had my 69th birthday....so there is a lot to be said for hanging in there......even though things change your life and you must make adjustments to every day activities....it will work out okay.....and I know, from how you have lived your life and the way you have worked with the young atheletes, you will tough it out and bounce back.... Thank you for your service to our school and our community...and God bless you and your family.... MaryClare Bowman
Name: Ray Breakenridge CommentsI played and coached against some of your teams and wanted to wish you the very best in your recovery. You have always been one of the best role models for young people and for young coaches as well.
Name: Julie Fox Norgaard Heth CommentsCoach: I was sorry to hear of your condition. But, I knew you wouldn't be down long. Praise God for answering sooo many prayers - He must be a Cyclone fan!!! I will continue to pray for you and your family. Looking forward to listening to the games via the internet and hearing your "new" whistle! Class of '80 rules!!!
Name: John Toft CommentsI've been keeping track of how you have been doing. It's great to hear you're looking for a whistle. Have another great football season. I always watch the Harlan scores; I have for years. John Toft
Name: Lyle Edwards CommentsHi Coach, Just a note to wish you a speedy recovery from GBS. I remember all the great games we had with you in football when we were in class 3-A. You and coach Twait had some royal battles. I also am recovering from GBS. I contacted it about the same time you did. I had a lung infection and was operated on in Des Moines and they also found the GBS. I was in the IC unit for 19 days and had the venilator on me also a tracheonimy (sp???) to go along with the lung surgury. I was 5 weeks in the Mercy hosp. there and 5 weeks in the hospital here in Emmetsburg. I came home the week before christmas. Everyone I talk to says it will heal in time. My main problem is my legs and feet and my balance. I am now able to walk with a cane and without one while in the house. I have pain in my feet most of the time somewhat like a cold feeling, like standing in a snowbank. I just ran onto your website today and decided I better touch base with you. You guys had a great game last fall with Decorah, I have a son living there and he has a son who will be a junior next fall, take it easy on him will you coach. I wish you all the best coach and I'm sure your healing will continue until you are on the sidelines again. With all the people you have praying for you how can you miss. Prayer is the answer. Take care now.
Name: Interested Friend CommentsSaw the article in the Omaha World Herald. Glad to hear you will be back on the sidelines again. God does answer prayer!
Name: Joan (KOPPOLD) Mabee CommentsHey Coach Bladt, I got to thinking about you today and thought I'd check in on ya. I'm so glad that all of our prayers are being answered and your functioning better all the time. I just think about your smile and your laugh and I can't help but sit here and giggle. We're all good out here in Southern CA except an occasional earthquake, landslide or brush fire here and there. Good Times. God is so good, we haven't been directly affected by any of the forementioned. Keep up the good work and we'll keep the prayers coming your way.
Name: Wondering? Update? Comments
Name: Curious Commentsupdates????
Name: Brent Dinkel CommentsBest of luck in your recovery. From all of your friends at GTM Sportswear.
Name: Sherry CommentsHey Curt, So you are working on the update huh? WOW! Great news! I will be watching for it. Take care, and God Bless you, and yours!
Name: Sherry CommentsHey Curt, been looking for the updates here, but none since February. People need to know big guy, so get with the program OK? Take care, and God Bless you all. Love Sherry
Name: Rich Messenger CommentsHi, Curt. Several old friends there have kept me posted about your illness, but I've just recently found out about this website. Glad to see that you're improving steadily and hope that you're feeling better each day. What an impact you've had on the history of Harlan High! Best wishes to you. Rich Messenger (vocal music director at Harlan High from 1973-1976)
Name: Larry Hultgren CommentsCurt, I am so glad to see you on the "mend" and doing better. Only wanted to send brief message to wish you well and hope you are back on the field this fall. My name might not be familar --- but if I mention "locking up face masks" in the Morningside and USD game --- you will remember that. Those years have slipped by --- but associations and friendship from those times never disappear. Good Luck, Coach, on your recovery. See you next fall in Cedar Falls. Larry Hultgren
Name: Denison Fan CommentsGlad to hear that you are on the mend! Many of us up here still want to defeat a "Coach Bladt" team. Yet we would really prefer that happened when you were at 100%. Our rivalry is serious but no one wants to see their rival unable to give 100% on the field. JS
Name: Mike Rust 78 CommentsGlad to hear things are getting better. Will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Name: Brad Olson CommentsBest wishes coach. I played against your teams in the early 80s, unfortunately on the losing end. I've always respected your program. Good luck.
Name: Wes CommentsI'm a former Mason City High School coach from 1998-2001 and came across an article about you on desmoinesregister.com. I remember reading about your football teams success when I was in Mason City. Good luck next season and I hope your successful recovery continues.
Name: Sherry CommentsHello Curt, Just checked the up date, and everything sounds good huh? GREAT news! Your one tuff guy, but then I always knew that. You take care & God Bless. Love, Sherry
Name: Jeff Petersen CommentsCoach, I would like nothing better then to finally whip Harlan in the playoffs. With that said, I'm sure glad to hear you are doing better. Keep up the good work.
Name: Tony Kommes CommentsGlad to hear of your improvements- it just takes time. Remember Bob Williams in your thought and prayers as he had a stroke 2 weeks ago and is in rehab inDes Moines. Keep up the hard work . Tony
Name: Gary Pool CommentsIt is sure great to the progress you are making . You have came a long way , and there is a ways to go but , theres no doubt you will prowling the lines and shareing those special witicisms only you know when to deliver . With the 50 lbs. lost will still do Santa Claus ? Best Wishes
Name: Dave Koos CommentsHi Curt, Great to see the March up-date. Even better to see that you are helping with the shot & discus. Kay and I will be back in Harlan April 5, so anytime you need a ride anyplace after that, I am available. Keep up the progress and the hard work. God Bless, see you in a couple of weeks. Dave
Name: Curious CommentsWhere are the updates???
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Name: Tom (Jerry) Payne CommentsI am glad to hear you are continuing to improve. I know you have the will power to come through this with flying colors. Good luck. Jerry
Name: Tyler J. Henscheid CommentsHey Kurt You always tolded us about the billions of Chinese that don't give a $@#%. well if they only knew you they would! God bless Tyler Henscheid
Name: Ron Tryon CommentsCoach, I took a trip down memory lane last night at the sneak preview of the Hall of Pride. They had a special corner for the Harlan football teams with lots of footage of the MT Vernon state final game. Our crew worked that game and we rank it as one of the two best games in our history, the other being the Grinnell semi final with 4 overtimes. Tom Fuller and spent lots of time viewing your interviews and those of Cundiff. That was a real treat. We walked away from the Hall with tremendous pride in all the accomplishments of the Harlan program and all the students from the state of Iowa. The Hall opens this Thursday and will be a draw for every kid that goes to the state tournaments, in fact it should be a requirement. Hope all is better with you cause we want to greet you on the field with out halloween glasses this fall. Best wishes, Official "T"
Name: James West, ('82) CommentsCoach, I hope this note finds you doing well and wish you a speedy and complete recovery. Best regards, James, Deb, Allison, Lauren and Jake West
Name: Beau Williams CommentsHey Coach good to hear you are getting better. You may not remember but I have met to a couple times. Just from those experiences, talking at the dome, I can see you are a great coach and a better person. We are praying for you in Clarinda. P.S.- By the looks of enrollment, we will be moved to 3A shortly, it will be an honor to play against. I'm only a freshman so I got time
Name: Sally Wheatley CommentsIt was so good to hear you on the radio interview this morning, you sounded Great. In no time you will be your old self . YOU are a "trooper" , we knew that with time, patience and prayer you would pull through .
Name: Jacob Juelsgaard CommentsTyler lefeber says hi,too. I miss you. Your friend. jacob
Name: Gary Stessman, ('79) CommentsHey coach, glad to hear that you have returned home. I still derive a great deal of pride when reporting game results at work on Monday morning. I also want to thank you for keeping attentive during 9th grade science class. You certainly posessed a deft wrist action and could elicit such a resonant tone when making contact with the table top...Too cool! I have found two meter sticks similar to the ones you used and I want to re-create those glory days in the classroom to share with my children. I'm having trouble locating the right tape, though. Would you recommend masking tape or duct tape?
Name: maggie hatcher CommentsCouldn't find a card for Groundhag Day so thought I'd send my message this way. Just got myself a computer so I'm like an old chick with a new toy. Hope all going great for the two of you. Have you been dancing yet? Got to run. See you soon. GO GET EM CYCLONES!!!
Name: Monte Molencamp CommentsUncle of Ryan an Tim Molencamp. I was at the 2000 3A state championship (HarlanVsClearLake) Awesome! I always had heard how Harlon was so good. I found out that day why the 3A State Championship ran through Harlon. One word for Harlan "Respect" Go Yotes
Name: Jim Stessman CommentsWas that a little recriuting job I just read down below here? Think about this, Steinbrenner, Coach Bladt is, always has been, and always will be a Cyclone!!! Keep up the rehab, Coach and we'll look forward to seeing you again and again prowling the sidelines of BEAUTIFUL MERRILL FIELD and nowhere remotely close to (not so beautiful)Des Moines.
Name: Charlie Henriksen CommentsDear Coach, I am glad to see that you made it home. I hope you continue to get well and back on the sidelines again. Think about this. There is an opening here for the Dowling football team. I'm sure we could get the Dowling faithful to open up the check book and get someone who can get some of that big hardware for their trophy case. Think it over. Charlie Henriksen class of 76
Name: Shawn Byrnes ('76) CommentsHey Coach, it was really great to hear that you got home recently, and that you've got this thing on the run. Like so many others, I just wanted to let you know what a great influence you were on me as a young Cyclone, and how much I appreciated the lessons you taught. Tenacity, when properly applied, is a truly amazing thing. Keep plugging away so we can see you back on the sidelines. With the rotten pro and college football teams in my neck of the woods, HCHS football is about the only bragging I get to do at work on Monday mornings. Good luck, Coach!
Name: Kennetha Criswell CommentsCoach, I'm a friend of Larry Johnson and he was telling me that you're a little under the weather right now. My husband and son were coaches and I know first-hand how important a coach can touch the lives of the young. Get well....there's many more lives to TOUCH!!
Name: Tim and Austin Baier CommentsCurt, We are sure glad you are home and feeling better. I've missed your soft voice at the wrestling meets and look forward to the day when you are able to be there. The kids of Nodaway valley have always envied your teams and respected you and your tradition! Get well and we'll see you down the road. the Baier Family
Name: Aaron Adams CommentsCoach, First, I would like to say it is sad about what is happening to you, but I am happy to hear you are fighting this successfully. Before this happened, did you know that you have had such a heavy influence on THOUSANDS (maybe TENS OF THOUSANDS) of lives?! Although I decided it was more important my last couple of years in high school to work instead of play football, I will always remember my stint with you. You have truly been an inspiration to many throughout the world, including myself. As my success in real estate and other ventures throughout the country continues, I often attribute this success to the foundation that was built in Harlan. You see, you began a "culture" of winning attitudes that has spread everywhere. It seems that nearly every child growing up in Harlan has dreams of being THE BEST at what he or she does because this is what we have seen from day one in the school system. Even though this attitude is carried out among MANY teachers, coaches, parents, students, and alumni of Harlan, it all started with YOU. Because of what YOU started, I wake up every morning wanting to be THE BEST. I find it amusing that business partners of mine from as far away as New York, Miami, San Diego, and Seattle inquire how the Harlan Cyclone football program is doing. This is because I speak with tremendous enthusiasm about growing up in the winning tradition that is "The Harlan Cyclones". In a round about way, I thank you for your part in the successes I have had and will continue to have in my own life. You are a TRUE LEADER whose personality has been contagious to thousands of people. I am sure you will get back to your normal self soon, and I wish you the best of luck! Aaron Adams
Name: katie Commentshey mr. blat, just wanted to say get well.. and im glad your doing well. hope to see u back shortly .
Name: Rams Quarterback CommentsDear Coach Get well soon ill be looking forward to seeing you on the other side of the field next fall #10
Name: Mitch Rew CommentsCoach: Great to hear that you are doing better! Keep being a good patient 'cause we all want to see you back where you belong - the sideline! We wish you all the best on your road to recovery. Mitch Rew and all of the Malvern Panthers
Name: Rob Larson CommentsGet better soon coach. were going to need you this fall!!! were praying for you. Ill be playing for you in 2008!
Name: Eric Luchsinger (class of 84) CommentsIn my struggles, I have often found my self reflecting on your words of wisdom and inspiration. You have always had a place in my Being and now you have a place in my prayers.
Name: Ed Johnson CommentsHi there from another GBS patient. (5/01/99) Doctor Franco and the folks at Immanuel got me going again and I am sure you will do well! It seems to take so long is all! Good Luck
Name: Ronda Mortensen (Hollander) CommentsCoach, Glad to hear you are doing better and you are home. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Name: Clark Kuntz (Creston, Class of '89) CommentsCoach, May God Bless you and your family during your recovery time. You've given so much and reached so many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Keep winning. -Clark Kuntz
Name: Sherry CommentsHey Curt, so how was the meat loaf? I bet Shilo is a good cook huh? Glad to hear you are eating well, and coming along. My thoughts, and prayers are with you Bro. Love You! Sherry
Name: Cole & Sara Findlay CommentsSo glad to hear you are home and progressing well with your recovery. Our prayers are with you. P.S. Amanda is really missing you in class!! She voices her wishes that you were there often.
Name: Dana Stoll CommentsCoach Bladt- You have never met me, but I grew up watching my cousins play for you and bragging about Harlan most of my life. I hope that you are feeling better soon. I will keep you in my prayers.
Name: Duane Hill CommentsGlad to hear you are back home. I will be visiting my parents in Texas starting February 12 and will fill them in. Hope and pray everything is going well.
Name: Geri Bartlett CommentsCurt, I am so happy that you are finally home. It must feel so good to sleep in your own bed. Sounds like you are progressing every day. Tell Jill Hello for us, but she is also glad to be home. The weather the last two weeks have been awful, I don't like living in Iowa in January. But we are getting ready to go to Orlando for a week, so hopefully we can escape this cold spell.
Name: Billy Cundiff CommentsIts great to see that you are home! You have been in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that everyday is better than the last. Sometime in the next couple of weeks, I will be in Harlan. I will make sure I stop by and say hello. Please tell you family I said hi and keep up the good work. Just remember, all that motivation stuff you used on all those players over all those years is the same stuff that should help you through this. Keep getting better. God bless. Billy C
Name: Joel Glenn ( Class of '79 ) CommentsCoach Bladt, Heard you were home. That's great to hear. Keep up the great work, and get better. It sounds like you a great following. Harlan always was a class act, be it in the classroom, or on the field. You guys are first class all the way. Congrats again Coach on making it home. Now let's go all the way with this thing. Don't stop now. God's speed. Joel, Mary, Rachel, and Brian
Name: Kim Rooney CommentsWe are all so glad that you are home. Now the real healing begins. The therapy department at MMH is good. We know from experience that it is a lot of work but well worth it in the end. Keep your chin up and just keep pluging along you are a strong person with lots of support. You will be back up and on the move real soon. Sincerly your, Kim and Darrin Rooney
Name: Mike Condon CommentsCurt: An old sports reporter from The Daily Nonpareil checking in. I am so happy to see that you are making wonderful progress. I always enjoyed working with you during my days in Council Bluffs. Here's to hoping your health continues to improve and that you are back on the sidelines ready to go in the fall. Best wishes: Mike Condon
Name: Becky (Johnson) Rike CommentsIt was so good to see that you had finally gotten to come home last week. I have been checking the web site every day to keep up with your progress. Mom told me she hadn't been over to visit you but would soon. Keep improving and know there are thousands of Harlan fans that are all wishing you well.
Name: Brad Norgaard CommentsCoach - You are truly an inspiration to everyone you come in contact with. I know you were for me. You taught us all to "bear down" , nothing was insurmountable and if you want it bad enough to go and get it. At times when things get tough I can hear you say dig deeper, try harder and extend yourself. You lived this philosophy and all of your student and players on the field adopted your enthusiasm and energy. As you taught us "can't isn't a word." Keep pushing Coach.
Name: Adam Bentz CommentsCoach I wouldn't be a college football coach today if it wasn't for you and the rest of the HCHS staff. Thanks for everything! Just do your best on a day to day babsis and "Let the chips fall where they may" Bentzy
Name: Jacob Juelsgaard CommentsI am taking care of your study hall. I miss you. Jacob
Name: JUMAR GORDON, Creston High School 94 CommentsYour a great coach and even a better man. Stay tough and beat this sickness the way you beat us all those years. It wouldn't seem right not watching Coach Bladt and Harlan win a state title yet again.
Name: Steve Young CommentsBest wishes on your recovery Coach, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Tell Todd hi for me and GO COYOTES!
Name: Bruce Wigg CommentsCoach, as a Harlan Alumni I always am so proud of what you have done and will continue to do. It is obvious you are well loved and respected, not just as a coach but a teacher. As a teacher for the last 27 years I really believe what you have is something great. I never had you as a teacher (but did as wrestling and football asst coach under Terry Eagan). I always remembered your laughter-especially in wrestling practices- it seemed you enjoyed our pain and suffering. I still am a great fan of yours and of HCHS, get the online paper and listen to Harlan football on internet when I can, and I may have been gone for 32 years but still bleed Cyclone Red & Black. Get well, and rest up, I'd like to be able to see you in the Dome again next year. Bruce Wigg HHS '73.
Name: Denison Chain Gang CommentsWishing you the best of luck, we're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and looking foward to seeing you on the field this fall!! Lonnie Popp, Craig Whited, Randy & Rita Hass
Name: Raymond Winterstien CommentsBest wishes on a speedy recovery. We wish you the best!
Name: 8th grade football players from Denison CommentsGlad to hear you are doing better and cant wait to play your team in High school in a couple of years!!
Name: Stephanie Schmitz CommentsCoach Bladt... My name is Stephanie Schmitz and I am 11 yrs. old and go to West Ridge Elementry. I just want to tell you Get Well Soon!! Good Job CYCLONES!!
Name: steve riely Commentshey mr.bladt its steve riley just saying hi and i hope you get better i sux to see you like this the school just dont feel the same with out you here me and all my friends say that its like walking throught the halls and not seeing you is like wierd lol well i hope you get better soon and buck it only gets better right ttyl
Name: Steve & Barb Baier CommentsWe are thirlled to read that you have gotten home! Our prayers continue to be with you and your entire family. God Bless you all. Steve & Barb
Name: Kelly Wegner CommentsThe whole Wegner clan is prayin for you a speedy recovery, I try and keep Steven updated with the boys in Ames! Its great to hear P.J. left ya a little note too. We luv ya and hope all is well. Its wonderful your home!!!
Name: Kevin Clark CommentsI miss you. I hope you are back soon.
Name: Paul Payne CommentsCurt it is GREAT to hear that you are back home!! You have sooooooooooo many concerned friends that are praying for your speedy recovery. Take care & I hope to see you in the near future. Paul
Name: Kathee McCrory (Kathleen Johnson) CommentsCongrats! I knew it was hard to keep a good man down. Keep on getting better. We're thinking of you. Jerry & Kathee Exira '63.
Name: Major Ronald Schmidt CommentsCoach I sent you a private message also but wanted to say to all your family. Get better and God Speed. You and your family are in my prayers. I also recently had Guillian Barre and was able to overcome it through the strength of my family, faith and pure persistence. I am confident you can and will do the same. Ron
Name: Britanny Burmeister CommentsHey Coach!...it's great to know that you are finally home! my family is so happy that you are!:) I just wanted you to know that me an my family are still praying...and it looks like its working! I bet its great to be out of the hospital! I'm glad you are feeling better! Britanny Burmeister:)
Name: The Molencamp's CommentsOur thoughts and prayers are with you in a quick and full recovery! You are truly one of the greatest! get well soon! GO YOTES!!
Name: Katie and Mark McLaughlin CommentsWonderful news that Curt is finally home and back in Cyclone Country. Our prayers continue to be with you as he continues to improve. Call if you need a chauffer. We knew Curt was to tough to let this get him down for long.
Name: Henry Jones CommentsI must confess I've never been to Iowa or ever met Coach, but I have heard of all of the lives he has touched and felt it necessary for me to wish him a quick and easy recovery.
Name: Todd & Jolene Roecker CommentsCoach, It's great to read that you are now home back in beautiful Harlan, IA!!! Glad to hear that you are feeling better now, and well enough to be in your own home. Good luck with the OT and PT. Hang in there and remember that, "Rome wasn't built in a day!" I learned this a long time ago during my days at Harlan with football practices! Hang in there and we hope you now have a full and speedy recovery! Take care, Rock
Name: Thomas Payne (Jerry) CommentsJust recently heard of your problems. I am glad to hear you are home and getting better. I am sure with your determination you will soon be back to normal. Great to see you had another banner year on the gridiron. Wish you and your family the best in this New Year. Jerry
Name: Dallas & Lois McDermott CommentsHi Curt & Jill - we are so glad to hear you are back in Harlan! Hopefully, you will make it to a wrestling meet or two. We know those wrestlers are missing you, especially the freshmen. You have such a "special" way of yelling at them. We will miss watching you coach from the sidelines - especially the way you would turn and twist as you watched. May you heal quickly and completely. We appreciate you greatly as a person and coach. We also appreciate the way Jill has been a "mom" to so many of the football players and wrestlers. Please give 200% in therapy! Love and prayers - Lois and Dallas
Name: Sherry CommentsHey Curt, Sooo glad you are home, Bet you are very happy!!!! I read about the use of the lap top, and internet service. You & my sister both need to learn this, you will truely enjoy it alot. I will send next e-mail to you guys on your own address, and maybe Jill will also send mail???? Love You both!
Name: Ruthanne Grimsley, Class
of 78 CommentsMr. Bladt - WELCOME HOME! Shilo just called, so let me be the first to publicly tell you how glad we are you're home! Reading through your guestbook has really been something the last 5 weeks! "Old Home Week" for a 78 grad. You have truly made an impact on many! I hope "many" have been able to help you come back! I also understand from some of your colleagues that you are not the most computer-proficient person in the world. I can fix that. I am by profession a computer teacher, and would consider it my privilege to "tutor" you any time you want some help. Godspeed for your continued recovery. Ruthanne Grimsley on behalf of the entire Grimsley family.
Name: Angie Gettys CommentsJust wanted to say hi! Sounds like from Shilo's posts your trudging through!! Keep working hard and we hope to see you at home soon!! Old gray is getting lonely sitting at home -- I think his tires are even flat! Ha!!
Name: Sara Hemminger and Mary Poepsel CommentsCoach Bladt and family...Mary and I wish health, happiness, and love to you and your family. You are in our prayers. Sara and Mary
Name: DON & JUDY SCHOMERS CommentsKEEPING YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. BE EASY ON THOSE DR'S AND NURSES. BEWARE OF THOSE RUBBER GLOVES! SEE YOU AT HOME SOON. GOD BLESS YOU!
Name: pj wegner CommentsDear coach Bladt I hope you get better soon. I hope you get home. FROM youR two year manager, pj
Name: Sherry CommentsHey curt, how about that Iowa game on new years day? Sorry to hear you may have had the flu, but hang in there tuff guy.Sounds like home is right around the corner! Love You, Sherry
Name: Liz Smith CommentsHey Mr. Bladt glad to hear that you are doing a lot better and I am praying that you have a great recovery. We all miss you keep up the good work
Name: Brenda Rainwater CommentsCoach Pleased to hear you are going to be able to do therapy. I know the setbacks are hard but think of them as timeouts and time to game update. Keeping you in prayer.. Brenda
Name: LINDA K CommentsSETBACKS ARE BUMMERS. HANG IN THERE. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOR FAMILY. YOUR IN A LOT OF PEOPLES THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. SEE YOU ALL SOON.
Name: SGT Joseph M. Lawler CommentsCoach Bladt, When I heard the news I didn't know what to think, how could one of the strongest men I know have such a condition. Being here in Iraq I have seen a lot of bad things happen to good people, but things always seem to work out for the best. If there is one thing I learned from you it is that you have to give it your all for the full 48 mins. It also doesn't hurt to give the other guy snot bubbles. Just know that my guys and I are handing out snot bubbles over here complements of Couch Bladt and family. Get well soon, know you are in our Prayers. SGT Joseph M. Lawler Bravo Battery 1-33 FA United States Army FOB Summerall Bayji Iraq
Name: Mark Simms CommentsCoach: Wow, just read in the first Alumni newsletter about your health battle. May God be with you and complete His healing in you. I have great respect for you, Coach. Thanks for all you have meant to all of us. Trust Him, "Simmer" '78
Name: Brent Jensen CommentsSitting in (then Assistant)Coach Bladt's freshman science class in 1972, he had some thoughts about the upcoming game against Cherokee in the first-ever Iowa H.S. football playoffs. He grinned, and said, "They're bigger than we are, faster than we are and probably smarter than we are...but we're gonna win!" Keep beating the odds Coach!
Name: Camelia and Gary CommentsWe continue to think of you and prayers are said daily for your recovery. Get home! That way everyone in town can better moniter your progress. Love to you and all those babies, that's the real reason for recovery!
Name: Theresa Anderson CommentsCoach Bladt-My nephews have or currently play football for you. Karl and Nick Freml. So we like it when Harlan plays at th dome so we can see our family! When my sister first moved to Harlan, she couldn't believe that "Harlan Football Fever." And whaddya know a few years later, I see her at the dome with red paint on her face! You not only change kids, you affect those parents, too! Keep up your fight to get your health back and be assertive about your care. You're in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Freml's favorite sister, Theresa!
Name: Rob Sinclair CommentsFrom all the North Polk Football family -- our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. Get well soon!
Name: Sherry CommentsHello Curt, and Jill, Just saw the new pictures of Hanah, and Samuel up there with the triplets. I love them! I am happy to hear that the recoery is going well. Be patient, and know you are in my prayers, and thoughts every day!I love you all.God Bless, and keep the faith. Love, Sherry
Name: Zachary Renshaw CommentsSounds like things are getting alot better. I can't wait to hear you annoucing names at the AAU districts in Harlan in March. That gives you plenty of time to GET WELL AND STRONG!!!!!!! Just know that you are in all of our thoughts and prayers.
Name: Kyler Vande Berg CommentsHey coachand family hope yor felling better!! I hope you had a good Christmas and New Year!! Get well! You still better be coaching in 4 more years for my freinds and I!!
Name: SGT McNeese CommentsHi Coach Bladt & Family. I am glad this web-site was setup for you. You derserve to see how much you are appreciated, and how many lives you have touched over the years. I had to save all the comments on my memory stick to read later-there are just too many to read in one sitting. I wanted to let you know that my wife Amanda who is back home now, and I have been praying for you every day- as has the rest of my family. I was so glad to get to talk to you after your 9th state title as a head coach. I hope to be home from Iraq sometime next month, and I will definitely get over and see you. Thanks for for all the great memories, and stories you given me and my family-Keep the faith!! God Bless
Name: Ross Hastert CommentsHey Coach Bladt, Jill, and family, just wanted you to know that I have had you in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to pray for you. Coach, you not only taught me to play the game of football, but what it takes to be a great citizen in Harlan. You have touched many of your players and students like no one else could. The younger kids look up to you and your teams and can't wait to play for you, which is what makes Cyclone Football so special. Thank you so much for all the memories on and off the football field, because of you I have two state title rings and a life time of memories!! You have to get out of the hospital so I have someone to tell me to get my head up when I am throwing the shot!! I hope you are well enough to coach me in the spring, we need to get some revenge!! Get well soon coach, you will be in my thoughts and prayers!!
Name: Pat Shelton CommentsHello Coach Bladt, I just want to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. What seems like many years ago I was lucky enough to be caught up in the right place at the right time to be a part of Cyclone football history. The thing I remember most about that play and so many other plays (people statewide felt were lucky) was that you always told us, sometimes you have make your own breaks. Your teams have embodied this ideal, throughout the years there have been some very good athletes and great players that have come through the Harlan football factory. But, they are out numbered by the kids who just did their job and who may never have gotten the glory. Those kids are your legacy, they had faith and never lacked the effort. It is the "secret" to Harlan mystique! Those are the things you taught us and now must remember to do yourself. Keep the faith, trust your doctors and nurses, and keep putting forth the effort you asked and received from your team. That is what made Harlan successful on and off the field and will make your recovery a success. God bless and keep you safe. Pat
Name: Katrina Riggs CommentsGET BETTER
Name: Megan Kloewer CommentsCurt and Jill--My thougts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know Curt is a strong hearted man through hearing stories from my dad (Mark) and from hering stories from Kevin in more recent years. Have faith and hang in there.
Name: Robert and Dixie CommentsCurt and Jill, Just reading your updates, sounds like things are all going the right way-finally!We know you will be home soon! You are both in our thoughts and prayers.We love you both lots!!!
Name: Meghan Anderson CommentsWish you the best Coach Bladt, my family and I are thinking of you. Keep postive and working hard on that rehab.
Name: Sherry CommentsHey Curt, It is tooo cold out there, stay in where it is warm. Glad to read the update, and as usual just want you to know your loved, and thought of always. Stay tuff big guy! Love, Sherry
Name: Britanny Burmeister CommentsDear Coach Bladt, I really would like to have you as my science teacher when i become a student at Harlan Community High School, my brothers Broc and Brandon make me jealous, they say how wonderful of a teacher you are! That you joke and have fun as well as teach the students...I want you to know the entire Burmeister family is praying for you...please get well soon Coach Bladt!
Name: Cory Bogler CommentsHope you get soon Coach Bladt. We really miss you on the side of the mat. Cory Bogler
Name: GARRY AND LINDA K (ADMISSIONS) CommentsGLAD TO GET NEW UPDATE AND READ THINGS ARE GOING WELL. HOPE TO SEE YOUALL SOON. KEEP WORKING AT PT AND YOU WILL BE BACK WITH THE KIDS ( GRAND AND STUDENTS) REAL SOON.
Name: Paige Lee Commentshey coach...hang in there we all need u and right now im pretty sure u need all of us! well guess what we are here for you 100%! just to let you know the 6th hour science isnt the same without u here! we all love you and if you make it through this which we know u will it is yet another victory for the cyclones! hope to see you back! paige:)
Name: Jim, Jenny & Paige Birch CommentsCurt, Jill, and the entire Bladt family; Just a short note to let you all know that you have been and shall remain in our thoughts and prayers. We are wishing for a promising recovery and the Happiest of New Years to you all! Paige would like to let you know, Coach, that her general science class hasn't been the same since you've been gone and sends the entire classes best wishes and hopes that you return soon! Best wishes again...Jim, Jenny and Paige
Name: Katie and Mark McLaughlin CommentsHappy New Year Curt and Jill and family. It was so great to hear Curt that you are improving and may be home with us in Harlan in the not so distant future. You have been in our thoghts and prayers this holiday season. May 2005 see Curt coming home and back to his old self soon. We all really appreciate your updates. Keep fighting the good fight Curt. Jill Curt is lucky to have a wonderful wife like you and we are here for you if you need us. Curt I would be more than happy to take you to therapy too once you are here and give Jill a break. It is the least I can do my friend. Mark is only a phone call away if you need anything.
Name: Sherry CommentsHey Bro, Sounds like things are going well for you, glad to see the update. My love to you, and my sister, and know that my prayers, and thoughts are with you always. Love, Sherry
Name: ELWOOD & JEANIE (TWILA WILLEY)HANSEN CommentsCURT, WE READ THE POSTS DAILY TO SEE HOW YOU ARE DOING. PRAYERS ARE ANSWERED! LOOKS LIKE YOU ARE ONE RIGHT TRACK. WE KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO THINK POSITIVE, ELWOOD HAS HAD TWO BRAIN SURGERIES TO REMOVE TUMORS AND NOW HAS TWO MORE, BUT NO SURGERY YET.YOU JUST GET IN THERE AND FIGHT. SOMEDAY I HOPE TO BE ABLE TO SEE HARLAN PLAY FOOTBALL. ELWOOD REMEBERS BEING A FRESHMAN WHEN YOU WERE A SENIOR. HE SAID YOU GUYS(JERRY PAYNE, KENT PAULSEN USED THEM FOR THE DUMBIES. SHOULD I TELL EVERYONE WHAT YOUR NICKNAME IN EXIRA WAS ??????? KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS FOR A FULL RECOVERY SOON. THE HANSEN'S
Name: Amanda Grote CommentsGet better soon and we hope to see you soon. Your really missed by my family and our prayers are with you and your family.
Name: Clay Pauley CommentsVisited with Jill this morning and she said you were improving and hopefully you will be home next week. We're counting on that.
Name: NANCY SMITH CommentsHOPE YOU ARE FEELING BETTER, THINK OF YOU OFTEN
Name: John Adams CommentsI am sure like everyone who has sat down and tried to write a e-mail, we just don't know what to say.I think back to some of the best times in my life and they were there in Harlan. You and I started together there and our wives all found things for us to do. We joked, laughed, worked hard, loved our families and even had a little too much to drink at the getty house from time to time. That never happened at our house, because we couldn't afford it. I think back at how little amount of money we lived on, but between all the good friends that we both had, we did ok. I remember freshman football teams that we coached. you, me and gene Alvene. We were pretty good, and later Gene and i found out that it was all because of you. We both thought that it was because of us, no, you proved us wrong again. Anyway hurry up and get well and I promise to stop and see you in Omaha or hopefully in Harlan real soon. John
Name: ROGER & JUDY SCHMITZ CommentsWE ARE HOPING 2005 FINDS YOU IN GOOD HEALTH AND BACK COACHING AGAIN. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR DAILY PRAYERS.
Name: Tim CommentsEverybody from the Clear Lake Lions Football family gives you our best wishes. Hope everything is going great for you. Get well soon coach. Hopefully we'll see you in the State Title game in 2005!
Name: Sherry CommentsMorning Curt & Jill, how are things today? Just wanted to let you know your thought of and loved. Hang in there guys. Love, Sherry
Name: Brenda & Bill Arkfeld CommentsHang in there!! We are constantly think of all of you. Just remember - when the going gets tough - the tough get going. You are tough!!!!
Name: Lonnie & JoAnn Rose CommentsJust heard on the radio that you are up walking around and this is good news. We just wanted to let you know that our prayers are with you for a complete and speedy recovery so you can get home to your family and those prescious Little ones. All of the prayers and well wishes must be paying off. Take care, Lonnie and JoAnn
Name: Kim Rooney CommentsHey Jill and Curt my family and I were so excited to hear that you were at Immanuel. To us it is the best rehab facility. Darrin spent 5 weeks there last year after his accident and his recovery was made possible by the wonderful and positive staff. We know first hand it is a long road but with all your support in and outside of the hospital we know you will pull threw this. Keep the faith our kids here in Harlan need your guiedence and your smiling face. Best wishes and Happy New Year to you and your whole family. Sincerly Kim Darrin Aaron and Sean Rooney
Name: Joe Arentson CommentsI hope to see you get better soon. I can't wait to play for you as any other football player my age will say. Get better soon!
Name: uirx2002 CommentsHey Coach! I remember you from the Maple Valley Football Camp back in the late 1980s. Good luck with everything!! Keep a positive attitude and anything is possible.
Name: max powers CommentsHope you get well soon. A happy and healthy new year to you in 05.
Name: Lynch Mob Commentsyou better get out of the hospital so you can win one or two or ten more titles up in fort dodge i have to stick up for harlan and if they start loosing i will never hear the end of it so get better and go kick some but on the mat and the field. best of wishes you are still in our prayers jake
Name: Tyler Gubbels CommentsHey coach! Still thinking of you. I hope santa was good to you. HA HA HAPPY HOLIDAYS to you and your family.
Name: kevin & janet kaufman Commentscoach, i know you don't know us, but we are alumni of hchs('76&'78) and loyal followers of the cyclones. we were saddened to hear of your sudden illness after the championship game, but are happy to hear of your improving condition. we often brag to our son (a freshman) of the awesomeness of the harlan football team and its coaching staff. we were fortunate to be able to take him to the atlantic game last fall when we were back and surprised to hear the announcer say "andy kaufman in for the kick" as our son is also a kicker. we did not realize that it was kevin's cousin's (mark, aka porky) boy. i always tell kevin we are going to move back to harlan so jared (our son) can play for coach bladt and the 'clones. well, thanks for all of your dedication and give it all you've got for a speedy recovery. people all over are pulling for you. god bless-
Name: Sherry CommentsHey Curt, & Jill, Just wanted to say hello and let you know I am thinking of you all. You are next door to one of our sister companys "QLI", our other one is in Sheldon, "The Village North West". Remember I love you all, and take care of each other! Love, Sherry
Name: Terry Kaspersen CommentsCoach Bladt, I'm almost sure that you don't know me, but I am a Carroll resident and an avid Carroll High Tigers rooter. I am originally from Westside and am a 1977 graduate of Ar-We-Va High School. Just a little more about me before I go on. I have been disabled since birth and am in a wheelchair. I have worked in the business department at New Hope Village since 1991. I have been married since 1994 to a super gal named, Kelly. I eat, sleep, and think about sports. From football, to basketball, to baseball, to Nascar, to whatever sport there is, I watch and love each one of them. Although I am a Tigers rooter, I have followed you and the Harlan Cyclones for many years. Having heard about your medical difficulties, I have added your name to my prayer list. Whenever I'm having problems [and believe me, I have had many, many regarding medical issues], I turn my Bible to Proverbs 3:5-6. These few verses always give me great comfort. Just lean on the Lord and He will guide and direct you. Peace to you, and hope to hear you are progressing very soon. Terry and Kelly Kaspersen
Name: Chad Manz CommentsCoach Bladt and Family- After reading through your guestbook, you have touched many, many lives, including my own. I hope you know that many of us are holding you up in our hearts and prayers. Get well soon. Thinking of you and your family often. -Chad, Alison, Hunter, and Haley Manz
Name: Joey & Jennifer Hansen CommentsOur prayers are with you for strength and renewed health. We have two little future football players, so wish that your recovery is a speedy one! Keep your chin up!!! Class of 1988 & 1992.
Name: Jim Tighe CommentsCoach Bladt, Good Luck with your recovery. You and your family will be in our prayers. Jim and Sherry Tighe
Name: Sherry CommentsHello, Been checking up dates, and looking for a new one. Hope all is well. Know that I am thinking of you, and praying for a speedy recovery. Be patient, and go with God. Love, Sherry
Name: The Wolfs CommentsCoach Bladt & Jill: Thinking and praying for your recovery. Coach Bladt, you have touched so many lives. As is evident by all the letters of encouragement. And Jill, remember-that behind every successful man there is a woman. Both of you and your family hang in there. You are in our prayers. Bernard and Shirley Wolf
Name: Rhonda Brown CommentsI hope the New Year brings good health to you. Our prayers to out to you and your family. You have been such a positive influence to so many people, keep that attitude going for yourself. Andy asked me to send get well wishes from him, also. We are all pulling for you. Rhonda Brown, Andy Brown & Jodi Brown
Name: Beau Jacobsen CommentsThough I have never met you personally, I have been impacted by you as a player on the opposite side many times as both a player (wrestling and football) and as of recently a coach. You have been an inspiration for me personally. My grandfather and my father have told me, "to be the best you have to beat the best," setting forth goals that have included you as a coach in every aspect. I thank you for allowing me to set forth goals that some may say are the impossible, you are an amazing coach and from what I have read the equal in person. My prayers are with you and your family, stay strong and "remember you must have faith."
Name: Jerry and Mary Sorensen CommentsWe having been think and praying that you are making great progress in your recovery. We are hoping that you will be out way before District wrestling and are able to attend the annual wrestling party at our house. Jerry always looks forward to our parties with you, Jill and stories of Jill's big black dickie.
Name: Duane Hill CommentsMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Name: Lynn & Jackie Peterson CommentsWishing you a speedy recovery. Hope you have good days ahead. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Name: Thorne Family CommentsCurt, We just wanted to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. HCHS just isn't the same without you. Get well soon. Blessings, Roger, Michelle, Andy, Ryan, Sammi
Name: Stan Jens CommentsCoach Bladt, Get well soon! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Jens's
Name: Sherry CommentsHey Curt, and Jill, I am sitting here at work, and thinking of all of you. My love and prayers to you, and all the family today, and every day. Love You, Sherry
Name: Johnny Larsen CommentsBest of wishes to you and your family this holiday season. Get well soon.
Name: Robin & Jill Jacobsen CommentsHey Coach, I see from the updates you are getting better. I know you will beat this. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Name: Curt Schumacher CommentsHappy Holidays Coach. You're in my prayers so get well as soon as possible. Shue
Name: Anthony Paul Hough CommentsMerry Christmas and I hope you feel better soon.
Name: Marcus Erwin CommentsGet well soon!
Name: Sherry CommentsHey Bladt Family, I wish you all a very merry Christmas, and a new year filled with joy, and hope. My prayers, and love are with each and every one of you always. Love, Sherry
Name: Tom and Jan Lawler CommentsHappy Holidays to all the Bladt family. May God bless you with a happy New year and the road to recovery for you coach. Take care and we are all praying for you.
Name: Rick & Sally Carter CommentsHope your feeling better! We're thinking of you during this Holiday Season. Our thoughts are with you.
Name: All the Koos' CommentsMerry Christmas Coach Bladt. As our family is gathered to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child, we are thinking of the Bladt Family and Praying for all of you. As you see from the last few days Curt, your "family" is very large and getting larger every day as your friends learn of the struggle with GBS. We wish you and all the family the best of everything and especially the Gift of God's Blessings. See you in April. The Koos Family
Name: Rick Leinen CommentsJust wishing and praying for Coach Bladt to get well soon. Take care and we're all thinking of you.
Name: Kristy (Kafton) Schmitz CommentsMerry Christmas Coach!
Name: The Peters Family CommentsCurt and Jill, We are thinking of you often and wish you a Merry Christmas. Godspeed to your recovery, Curt! Ned, Kelly, Adam, & Nick Peters
Name: Brad Schechinger CommentsHey Coach I know you have probably had better Christmases, but I hope this one finds you well. I keep you in my prayers...we all do. Jill take care of the big guy for us.
Name: Paula CommentsThinking of you all, missing you, and praying for strength and patience.
Name: Kevin Kardell and Family CommentsHappy Holidays to all who read this message. A wise man once told me to find out what I was good at and then fight like h_ll to achieve all your goals. I think you were put on this big rock to touch people, so keep fighting like h_ll to keep doing what you've been doing for so many years, as you can see from the (few) messages you have received. By the way, thanks for the advise. Kevin,Jill,Trevor,and Reece Kardell
Name: Lucas Harding CommentsHey coach!! You dont know me yet but i have you for science next semester. Well I think that you need to get better SOON!! Because it would be a shame to lose such a good teacher and coach like you. NOBODY could EVER replace you. From ALL the stories my family members have told me about you to all the newspaper interviews and from ALL of the school staff, you are a GREAT man and we need you back. Were praying for you!! I think its AWSOME how you have the WHOLE town supporting you in this and all the love going out towards you. But merry Christmas and we are praying for you to get well!! Bye
Name: Sherry Sowienski CommentsHey Bro, sorry to hear about the set back, but don't let it get you down, your a winner, and you will win this battle also. My prayers, and love to you, Jill, Boys, and Grand babies. I recieved pictures of triplets, how adorable! Love, Sherry
Name: ROGER & CONNIE SCHWIESO CommentsMERRY CHRISTMAS, THE CITY OF HARLAN ISN'TTHE SAME WITHOUT YOU BEING HERE IN PERSON BUT I KNOW WE IN HARLAN ARE WITH YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. GOD BLESS YOU & MAY YOU HAVE A GREATER NEW YEAR.
Name: The Williams Family CommentsHey Coach, I just wanted to pass along our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Although, we never had the opportunity to play for you, we have a tremendous amount of respect for what you have done for the Harlan community and also the Southwest Iowa area. We have heard many stories about you from our uncle (Lon Lefeber) and cousin (Jeremy Nielsen). What you have done for everyone in the area is nothing short of amazing. Hang in there coach, and may God bless you and your family during your recovery. Merry Christmas Coach!!! Craig & Linda(Lefeber), Brian & Jona, Aaron, Matt & Susie Williams
Name: Todd Moon CommentsI'd like to pass alongs my family's prayers for a fast a full recovery. That was the easy part. The rest is tougher. I'm torn between suggesting this would be the perfect opportunity for you to announce your retirement. The rest of the 3A schools would like a shot at the State Championship too !!!!!!!!! On the other hand I've got a 14 year old who wants your dynasty to continue until he gets the opportunity to play against the HArlan dynasty. In either you make for lively family conversation. My mom lives in Harlan, we live in Decorah and WE STILL SPEAK !!! Best Wishes Coach !!!
Name: The Applegate Family CommentsCoach & Jill, We certainly miss you not only at school but all the other activities you’re always at – like basketball games. Coach Osborn has us 6-0 at the break, though we sure miss you two in the stands! It sounds like we will be playing basketball in the Quest Center on February 5th; so I hope that’s on your calendar! We’d all rather you be home for Christmas, but are grateful that you are getting the care you need to get well. You will celebrate Christmas wherever you are, and what is important is that your family can all be together! Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. George, Jan, Kara, Greg and Kirsten Applegate
Name: John and Betty Lusk CommentsCurt. Our prayers are with you and your family during this time. We have fond memories of those Harlan football games. Now is it time to cheer for you and your family!
Name: LEFEBER FAMILY - CLASS OF 84 CommentsOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR!
Name: Lillian Kinkennon CommentsCoach Bladt and Family: While this Christmas will not be spent as you would most like, I am thankful for your progress. Keep "looking up"; this community and many others are rooting for you and praying for your continued recovery. Lillian Kinkennon
Name: Gina Kenkel (HCHS 2002) CommentsCurt and Jill, Sorry to hear about your set back, but it could be a lot worse. I can just imagine it is going to be very painful to be in the hospital over the holidays, but just think about all the many many more Christmases and birthdays that you will get to be around for. Some inspirational thought for you on this Christmas Eve, "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give to you." This is a PSALM from the Holy Bible that has gotten me through all of my hard times. As always if there is anything I can do to help, I am willing to baby sit if the babies come down to Omaha to see Grandpa. Lots of prayers from above and right here on earth. Keep in there and remember that everyone is pulling for you.
Name: Ben and Betsy Plumb CommentsSorry to learn you had to have surgery today, but be grateful they discovered the clot! You've been our thoughts and we sure are pulling for you!!! Ben & Betsy
Name: Bob Bogler Family CommentsSorry to hear about your little setback. That's just a few more yards to make up, like Kruser running 200+ yards for a touchdown. You can overcome any obstacle that arises. We know you will whip this adversity and be back on the sidelines soon. We also miss you at the wrestling meets. Wishing you, Jill and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Bob, Jannette, Kyle, Brett and Cory
Name: Aaron and Jodie Lusk CommentsMy husband Aaron Lusk (97 graduate of HCHS), has wonderful things to say about you and the inspiration you have given him. Please know that our fondest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Most Sincerely, The Lusk Family (Aaron, Jodie, Amber and Abigail)
Name: Kara Nihsen CommentsHope you are feeling better! You are remaining in my prayers! Hope you have wondeful holidays! FEEL BETTER!!!
Name: Ron and Sally Wheatley CommentsCoach and Jill, Glad to hear you have progressed to the point of rehab . We know you would much rather be home with all those grandbabies , but know there will be many Christmases to come !! You will be in our prayers . We are keeping our son , Ryan updated on your condition and he sends his best wishes for a speedy recovery . Keep the faith . God be with You and Jill during this difficult time . Ron and Sally
Name: shawn and shelli sprague CommentsJust a quick note to le t you know that our prayers are with you and your family and we are praying that god will help you to a speedy recovery. With Gods love Shawn and Shelli Sprague
Name: Kraig Kitt from Something Unique CommentsCoach Bladt, I know times are difficult for you write now!! Keep the strong positive additude I know you have, and always instill in your players!! I do know that being in the hospital, it is not easy to keep this kind of attitude!! I know, several years ago, I was in the hospital for 5 weeks with stomach surgery. I personally will keep you and your family in my prayers and wish you a full recovery and hopefully in a short time!!!!! I also wish you and your family a Merry Christmas! Congradulations on the new arrivals in your life as well!!! I am sure they will also give you the strength to overcome this hurdle in your life!! God Bless!! Sincerely, Kraig Kitt
Name: Richard W Buman, '93 CommentsBTW, is that "Superstar" I hear playing in the distance?
Name: Richard Buman CommentsCoach - There are sure a few mentions of your ability to yell on these postings. I know better, though. You don't yell, you sing! You asked me one fine Saturday morning cleaning the stands at Merrill Field (one of the many reasons I have great respect for you) why I wasn't out for football. I told you that I was a singer; in my sport I played the voice. You told me that was no excuse, that you, too, sang in the high school choir at Exira. In fact, if I remember your story, you said that the director (also your coach's wife) put down her foot in an ultimatum - sing or don't play ball! I told you I considered it my job to "sing" at the games from the stands (often I had no true singing voice the next day). And that I did. And the one game I missed during my jr. and sr. high days, you called me on the carpet in the hall outside your classroom on Monday - where were you? I thought you were pulling my leg, but then you told me you could always hear me in the stands and I clearly was not there that particular Friday. Well, I'm still following Cyclone ball and yelling -er- singing just as loud. Hope you can hear me from way up here in Le Mars (don't worry, I'll never become a Bulldog fan - I follow the Gehlen Catholic Jays, not even close to 3A). By the way, I remember an interview you did on KNOD after a game when my brother Doug played for you in the early 80's. You were asked when you were going to quit coaching, having the great record you already enjoyed. You said you'd stick with it until you started loosing. Knowing you're a man of your word, we'll see you on the sidelines soon enough! I too am on the long list of those praying for you and your family.
Name: Tony Hough CommentsCoach, I hope you have received my updates using the e-mail system. I've enjoyed reading the well wishes on this guestbook. For all the years that I have known you it never ceases to amaze me how many people you actually know. Wow! The wrestling room isn't the same without you. Coach Murtaugh, Coach Kelly and myself are managing but your wisdom and wit are surely missed. Ever winter since 1968 you have opened the door and walked into the wrestling room in Harlan. I miss your whistle and your regimen. At the invite I could tell you weren't feeling well but as you always do you helped with the seeding meeting and made sure things got rolling. The following Friday Bob called me and told me you weren't well and my heart sank. Not until I got into a high school gym that night did I feel better. I don't know what it was but being in ours or anyone's school just makes things better for me. I guess I am just hoping to hear your voice over the crowd. I think about the lives that you have touched and the wisdom you taught and I am proud to have played and wrestled for you. To be able to coach with you is especially a privilege. Coach Murtaugh has been keeping you up-to-date but I wanted to share one wrestlers thoughts. I know you have a battle on your hands but with the love of your family and friends and all of those wonderful daily prayers you will win this fight. God Bless Coach and Merry Christmas to you and your wonderful family. TH - 1979 HCHS
Name: Vanessa (Lauterbach) Snyder CommentsHappy Holidays, Coach~ Our prayers are in for your full recovery!
Name: Kara Selby Armell CommentsI just wanted you and your family to know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Keep your chin up and lean on those who love you for the strength that you need to get through this trying time. May the Lord Bless be with all of you. Kara Selby Armell
Name: Troy Schulte CommentsCoach, Sorry to hear about your condition and hope you get well soon,my family is praying for all of you. I don't know what you are going through but I can relate with your family since we experienced this scenario a year ago with Jamey. It is hard around the Holidays to be away from family ans spend the time in the hospital. You have taught all of whom you have coached or taught to allows keep the faith. Just a reminder to practice what you preach. Get well soon. Have a Happy Holiday Season, Troy,Janet, Brandon and Sami Schulte
Name: Sherry Sowienski CommentsHey Curt, and Jill, Great news here huh? Moved to Rehab? Sounds like things are going well. Be patient Curt with the road ahead, keep the faith. My love to you all. Love, Sherry
Name: Tana CommentsHey coach, congrats on your improvement and move to rehab! I have faith you will be back to your normal self in no time. Happy holidays!
Name: April Arkfeld Commentshey coach! Get well soon from all of us. Have a merry christmas and we'll keep you in our prayers.
Name: Jennifer Morrison CommentsHey Coach, Sorry to hear you're not feeling to well. I hope you recover soon, Harlan needs you as well as your boys on the football team from this year and in the future! Have a blessed Christmas and God Speed in Recovery! Jennifer Morrison and family class of '93
Name: Patrick Tarbox CommentsThank you for all you have done for high school football. you and your team has been a great motive for teams around the state and the country. best wishes and hope to see you out on the sidelines soon.
Name: Pat and Dave Pedersen CommentsSince they got you on that side of the river,is there any chance that Nebraska will try to steal you away,so you can teach them how to win football games again? We hear some encouraging words. Keep up the good work. Be home soon. They are five young reasons to get home,not to mention their parents. God bless,we're still praying for you.
Name: Declan & Gayla Gross CommentsHey Coach & Jill, Thinking of you and praying for you! The strength you have given to SO many people is being returned to you by the hundredfolds. May GOD BLESS you with a speedy and complete recovery. Christmas is a time for miracles and we believe strongly in miracles. We don't know of anyone who has a bigger heart than you Coach! Joe says Hi from Lake Montezuma, AZ.
Name: KAIN louscher CommentsDear Curt Bladt. I hope you get better soon . You are a good coach.
Name: John Reglein CommentsDear Jill and Curt, Just a short note to say "hi" and wish you guys a merry Christmas under duress. Hope that the prognosis is still positive and that Curt continues to improve. Please let us know if there is something that we can do. I know that you have plenty of support, but you never know, there might just be something that pops up. God bless and see you soon! JR
Name: Nancy Ross CommentsMost frequently heard comments in Harlan are: How's Curt doing today? and Merry Christmas! If good wishes and heartfelt prayers have power, you're on your way out of the hospital, Curt. I'm adding my wishes and prayers to the long list of others. All the love, admiration and praise you're receiving has to be great medicine.
Name: Sherry Sowienski CommentsHey big guy, I hope this thought catches you feeling better each day. My prayers and love are with you, and the whole family. Keep the faith Bro. Love, Sherry
Name: Cori Hemminger CommentsHey coach Bladt... Glad to hear things are looking up for you. My thoughts and prayers are w/ you and your family. Keep fighting.. As you can see from this website you are loved and respected and we all still need you around!!
Name: Curt Schumacher CommentsHey Coach, We need you back so the team can start working on a Three Peat.
Name: Kent and Donna Smith CommentsJust wanted Coach Bladt to know that we are thinking of him. We have been gone from Harlan for many years but still follow the Cyclones! We will be praying for a quick recovery for you. Kent and Donna Smith
Name: Megan Defenbaugh CommentsGet well soon, you made our football team better and now we are gooing to make all better!
Name: Jeff Lang CommentsDear Coach Bladt, Your faith and competitive spirit and will to win will pull you through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you fight this battle. God's Blessings to you all. Jeff Lang - Atlantic High School '75
Name: Murat Makeshev CommentsHey,Coach! It's me again.You should get better as quickly as possible.And don't forget you've one of the biggest fans on other part of the world!Get well!!!
Name: Dave Litterer CommentsCurt: Wish you the best in this process. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Wish you a Merry Christmas. Not sure if you remember me, but I use to be at Guthrie Center as AD and Head Wrestling Coach. Now at Waverly-Shell Rock, trying to keep Coach Arns in line. Hope you able to spend some time with your family during the Holidays. Take care, Dave Litterer
Name: R.S. Commentssounds like a case of bad luck, hopefully the good lord will be on your side in a successful recovery. been in phoenix since 84, but have been able to see a few harlan games over the years, and have enjoyed everyone of em, even the kemper game i saw in a heavy rain in the early 90,s, think you won that by 7. good luck and my prayers are with you. ron
Name: Larry, Kathy, Dave (class of '86) Thompson CommentsOur prayers and thoughts are with you Curt and Jill and your family. You will beat this Curt. You have been one of the best things that has happened to Harlan. You have taught so many young men good morals. You are well respected. Haven't seen you since last summer when you ate at the Country View in Kimballton. Hang in there! Larry, Kathy & Dave Thomspon
Name: Rose Dryden (Eagen) CommentsHey Coach, three years ago I was diagnosed with viral encephalitis. I am continuing to work on recovery every day. My mom and dad told me about your illness and I know you can fight for recovery. My family and I pray for you and your family and for your continued recovery.
Name: Steve & Michelle Mores CommentsHey, Curt and Jill! We're thinking of you both, keeping you in our prayers and hoping for a complete recovery! God bless you both.
Name: Mark Sorensen Class of 1974 CommentsJill and Coach Bladt I have been praying for you and have been thinking of the great times at Harlan. I was fortunate to be a part of the 1st State Championship team in 1972. As my offensive line coach it seemed you spent most of the time riding the 7-man sled and usually standing on my end. You always had high expectations and because of that, great things were accomplished. You and Coach Eagan were great role models. From both of you I learned to love Jesus and hate losing. That strong Faith and strong will to succeed has now been multiplied to hundreds and hundreds around the country. These messages are such a wonderful tribute. After living in Arizona and Las Vegas we are glad to be at Okoboji so we can see Harlan win again. My son, now 24, always wished he could have played for Harlan. Stay strong and be encouraged. God is not finished with you yet. I will try to see you when we are in Omaha or in Harlan. Blessings! Mark Sorensen ’74, Tonya, Tèdra, Gavin and Briele
Name: Gene Kruse CommentsCoach, you have taught so many of us to fight the good fight. Now we are all behind you with our thoughts and prayers. Fight on against this disease - kick it's a__! Gene Kruse Class of 81
Name: Connie and Jeanne Sorensen CommentsWe at Okoboji Lutheran Bible Camp have you in our thoughts and prayers. We often talk about the summer you worked here. Thanks for being such a good coach for our boys, Mark and Paul Sorensen.
Name: Muell Family CommentsThinking of you & your family and keeping you all in our prayers.
Name: Sherry Sowienski CommentsHey Curt, hoping no news is good news here, checked the Web sight Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday with no update. Miss the news flashes. My love and prayers to you today, and every day.Love You, Sherry
Name: Leo & Keri (Andersen) Brooker CommentsWe are thinking of you Coach Bladt. Our daughter Erin had GB when she was about 11 years old... so we know the trials you are going thru... get well soon... Leo & Keri (Andersen) Brooker
Name: Tara Bork CommentsWe are thinking of you all during this difficult time. Coach, we hope you are feeling better soon so you can play with those grandbabies. Tara, Brian, Nicholas and Lauren Bork
Name: Tim, Lisa, Morgan & Jilian Meyer CommentsHey Coach, We hope and pray that your condition continues to improve each day. If you approach this setback the way you do everything else in your life, you will be back on the sidelines real soon. Our family has been in Harlan just over a year and by reading the comments on this site it is obvious how much you mean to everyone in this community, state and country. Keep the faith and take one day at a time. Good things will result. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season. The Meyers
Name: The Three Twins Commentshey curt hope you are feeling better soon cant wait to see you again we miss you so much i know your going to get threw this because you are a champ give us a call if you need some water because we are the water boys Devon,Dilon,Daron
Name: Carrie Broomfield-Sullivan CommentsCoach- I've been fortunate enough to see you lead the Cyclones to the past 2 State Championships as well as hear numerous stories of the living legend that is Coach Bladt. As a teacher and coach myself (remember our "lively" Title IX discussion in Westphalia following this year's title game where we shared a "loving" gesture?!)I aspire to ever even come close to the level of impact you've had on your students and athletes. I think my dad's the greatest man in the world and he thinks the world of you...therefore, it is without a doubt that you are destined to kick this thing in the butt because there's a lot of little Cyclones waiting to play for you! Carrie Broomfield-Sullivan
Name: Jeff Deren CommentsCoach, I am very sorry to hear about your condition. If there is anyone who knows how to handle adversity, it's you. I look forward to coming back to Harlan and seeing you in good health and in good spirits. Thanks for everything you have taught me. It's been an honor and a privilege to play for you. Get Well Soon! Jeff Deren
Name: Tammi (Albertsen) Lear CommentsI don't believe anyone could come up with words to express the unbelievable respect you have not only in the HCHS community, but in all communities across the state. I now live in traitier (LC) district, but it puts a smile on my face to see their perplexed faces every season wondering what the Cyclones possess that everyone else doesn't ... I think this message board pretty much tells it all!!! I hope my 4 boys have the privelage some day of playing for a coach like you. I get razzed a lot about being from Harlan, but I just smile & tell them my blood will always run Cyclone RED!!! Many of them ask me daily how you're doing so I pass on the Web site for them to keep posted. Your fans here in LC district wish you all the best for a fast recovery and wish your family the strength to get through it as well!! Take care and God Bless! Rob, Tammi, Austin, Cory, Colton & Jake Lear
Name: Kelvin Coenen - Class Of 78 CommentsCoach, I've been able to stay updated on all of the Cyclones success stories over the years from my parents. It seems as though each year I hear "we're going to the DOME!! I've been told that "champions are not born...they are made". We all know that you have made many many champions over the years. As illustrated by this guest book, you have had a positive impact on many people, we all wish you a very speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. GO CYCLONES!!
Name: Gayla Koch Martin CommentsI am sorry to hear of your condition and think it is great that this web site was created for people to support you and your family. I graduated in 1987 and still remember what an inspiration you were to our football boys. Now that I have a son who is starting to play I think of that often. Good Luck to you and God Speed.
Name: Stacy Reep CommentsCurt I am so glad to hear that you are doing better! If anyone can fight this I know you can. Your in our prayers! Stacy, Padyn & Luke
Name: Lola Selby Teater CommentsMy son played football for you and even though he was never the star you made sure he knew he was part of the team. You are what all coaches should be, an encouragement to young people and a true example that winning while it is nice is not the defination of our value in life. You have my prayers that you may continue to improve and remember always, you have to have faith , there are many people who care for you. Mrs. Bladt my prayers go out to you also as I know this must be a very hard time for you also.
Name: Phil Hubbard CommentsCoach Bladt when I think of Harlan: I think of Harlan football. The two years I had in Iowa was great watching you coach. But most importantly how you care for each player. You are a legacy in the community and I'm praying for your quick recovery.
Name: Elizabeth (Tremmel) Schonhorst - class of 1996 CommentsI was so sorry to hear that my favorite biology teacher is ill. I have such fond memories of your class, and your outstanding abilitiy to teach. I'm sending all of my good thoughts to you from New York, and hope for your speedy recovery. Best wishes, Liz Schonhorst
Name: Mike Bunnell CommentsI do not personally know Coach Bladt, but have become an admirer of his since becoming a head coach at Ft. Madison three years ago. I am sorry to hear of his illness and wish him a speedy recovery. I will pray for you and your family in this great season of the birth of Christ. May your see joy this holiday season and your healing process quick. God Bless you and your family.
Name: Dennis Shaw CommentsCoach- Sorry to hear of the illness. It just shows that bad things do happen to GREAT people. Remember-Tough times don't last but tough people do. I have respected you for as long as I have known you and will continue to pray for healing. May your families be extra thankful this season for being able to celebrate the birth of our savior. God Bless.
Name: Katie and Mark McLaughlin CommentsCoach, Mark and I continue to pray for you and your family as you begin the long road to recovery. Listen to the doctors and hurry back home to Harlan as you are indeed missed. Woodbine faculty, staff, and athletes ask about you on a daily basis so never doubt the impact you have had or the respect people have for you. They are all praying for you too. Have a blessed holiday season with your family.
Name: Harlan Boy CommentsI have heard from you many times that the game is won in the trenches. You are now it that spot and you know how to win the game. Get well Coach
Name: Scott Christensen CommentsCoach Bladt,Jill,Jeff,Greg,Todd I pray that God's healing power come upon you. It was great to visit you and see the progress you are making. I have so many good memories of plaing and coaching with you. I have never laughed so hard at times in my life. You have blessed many people. God Bless you Coach Nelson Scott Christensen 1977
Name: Kyle Rehnstrom CommentsCoach Bladt, Hope things are getting better for you, as they sound like they are. It was enjoyable talking to you in Cedar Falls at the Dome and even more fun to watch your team play. Get well soon from myself and my family!
Name: Derek Martin CommentsFrom a Monarch - there is possibly nobody I respected more in Iowa coaching wise than Coach Bladt. And from what I have read your coaching was only surpassed by your character. Keep fighting the battle. My prayers are with you and the Cyclone family.
Name: Andrew Rasmussen CommentsKeep up the fight Coach. You've got a whole lotta Cyclones behind you.
Name: Don Capaldo CommentsCoach, Wishing you well and God's speed for a full recovery! Thinking of you and your family and students. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers. I know that this is one battle you are going to win! The Albia Blue Demon activities program and coaches are all praying for your recovery! Don Capaldo, Dean of Students and Activities Director, Albia Community High School, Albia, Iowa
Name: Galen Ayers CommentsCoach Bladt, wishing you well. Get well soon we are missing you from the football field, to the wreastling mats, to the track and field, and the golf course. Get better soon so we can see you around town agian soon.
Name: Geno Adams CommentsDuring my short stint as a member of the Harlan Football team back in the early 1990's there was one thing that has stayed with me throughout the years. Coach Bladt is one of the most motivational people I've ever met. Hopefully all of the people that he has motivated over the years will return the favor and help motivate him to work through these tough times. Thanks for all that you've done and all that you will do in the future!!! We're all praying for you! Geno Adams
Name: Marc Mores CommentsHey Coach... Want you to know that my family here in Ohio is keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Congratulations on the consecutive championships... it's been fun to brag about my home town's football team here in Ohio. I've always admired your drive and passion for the game of high school football - it's second to none. Best wishes to you, Jill, Greg, Jeff, and Todd this holiday season. Marc Mores (1990)
Name: Jeff Duytschaver CommentsYou're in my prayers. Get Well Soon!
Name: Mike & Lori Weisenborn CommentsCoach... We went Christmas shopping down @ Oakview Mall this past weekend... I went to write a check and the clerk of the store said.."OH you're from Harlan..the school that has the great football team...the school that is great in EVERY sport!" I said..."Yeap!!" Thanks Coach- and Jill for all you've done for Small-Town Iowa and we pray for you both... Now is the time when you let the community prayers carry you through this time... Mike & Lori.
Name: Noah Schilling CommentsCoach, I know that you are one of the greatest men to ever be put on this earth. You have shown me and I am sure everyone that has ever met you a lot about life. Wether they met you on the football feild, in a class room, or just on the street some place. They know that you are a great person. I know that you will get better soon you have faced bigger opponents on the field and so many of us students in the class room that this illness does not know who it is messing with. Everyone knows that you will get better real soon. My thoughts are with you and your family, as well as everyone elses I am sure. Noah
Name: Tom Wilson CommentsGet well soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, The coaches and players of the Dike-New Hartford Wolverines.
Name: Angela Arsenault CommentsI am a survivor of Guillian Barre. No matter how bad the situation seems now, it will get better. We have a saying, GBS= Getting Better Slowly. When you are able and would like to talk to MANY others that have been where you are now come by www.gbsfi.com. Stay strong! It sounds like you have touched the life's of many and they would like you to come back to them. Angela
Name: Sara Oswald CommentsWhen Bryan Kaster let me know about your illness, I about fell out of my chair! I just watched you win another championship in the Dome! What kind of ridiculous virus would pick a fight with you?!? In the words of Survivor, I know you will Outwit, Outlast, and Outplay this bugger! The 7 years I spent teaching French and a little Spanish at HCHS were full of joy and you are certainly part of that! I'll never forget one of those awful Friday morning conference mornings when I had overindulged the night before. We all sat around and listened to your stories - I didn't know if I would survive the pain to my head from the laughter bursting inside me! As a teacher of teachers I try to pass on one of the teaching/coaching strategies you model 100% of the time - Don't teach to the brain until you teach to the heart! Get well soon and enjoy the love of your family and friends! Sara O.
Name: Steven Cozad CommentsGet well soon Coach. You are one of the great ones, an inspiration to all of us that coach and teach.
Name: Brad Knight/ Galva-Holstein Football CommentsAll of the staff and players of G-H Football are praying (is it safe to use pray on a school computer?) for a full and speedy recovery for you Coach Bladt. Hang in there coach! We look forward to seeing you on the sidelines again soon!
Name: Di 'ane Eckstine CommentsI am praying for Coach Bladt. He does not know me but I am his nieces grandmother. Jenny told me about him and asked me to pray. Paula is my x-daughter-in -law, who I still love very much. And Bea, Jill's mom is my close friend. I prayed this morning and will continue to pray. Prayer works. It has worked in my family and will work in yours. God bless you and your family and I pray for strength for all of you. Gods Blessings Di'ane
Name: Cyndi (Barry) Groshong CommentsGrad of Irwin-Kirkman, but "hung out" in Harlan most of the time. Sorry to hear of your illness....our prayers are with you.
Name: Sherry sowienski CommentsGood morning Curt & Jill, having my coffee, and thinking of you all. Heard from Richard last night, and sounds like things are better. Great News! Hang in there tuff guy, and remember you are loved! Prayers & thoughts are with you always. Love, Sherry
Name: Jack and LaDonna Noble CommentsHi Curt and Jill, We are praying for a quick and complete healing Curt - - "Hang in there". Jack and LaDonna Noble
Name: Sharon & Whitey Petersen CommentsHi Coach Bladt: Our prayers are with you for a good recovery. We need our Apple Pie judge back and in good shape. Can you believe that you have sampled close to 1,000 apple pies over the years? That's what my record says! The Commanders club folks asked about you at a recent party and said "tell Coach Bladt we need him to get well so he can judge all those pies again! Harlan, isn't the same without you and we're praying for you and your family every day. Merry Christmas and God Bless. Sharon & Whitey
Name: Karen N CommentsCoach, warmest wishes from my family to yours. I don't know you or your family but I wanted you to know that you will get better. The love of family and friends (and your football players) is going to be the strongest medicine you can get. I also was diagnosed with GBS, and I'm proud to say that I've made a great recovery...take it easy and remember GBS means "getting better slowly" I'm praying for you and your family. Merry Christmas Coach!
Name: Tim, Jean & Becca Swank CommentsLive your life by the "ideals and inspirations" of a great coach, teacher, friend,...man and you will be yourself in no time.....God Bless and a speedy recovery. Jill and family - hang in there and stay strong
Name: Brody Deren CommentsCoach- There are only a handful of men in a boy's life that can have a lasting impact on them in their journey to manhood. It must be warming to know that you have been one of those men to so many Coach. Lessons learned on that practice field in Harlan, Iowa have made men out of boys who now are spread out throughout the world...some doctors, some lawyers, some pilots, some coaches aspiring to be as successful as their mentor. It's easy to see by reading this board that so many others have been as influenced by you as I have in my life. You are a remarkably tough individual, but as compassionate as Mother Teresa. That's why you see all these people writing on this board...you are so respected because they know how much you genuinely care about your students and players. I know you will fight through this setback like you've fought through every other challenge you've faced. I remember you saying you never know what you're made of until you face a little adversity. I've always taken that to heart, and apparently so did your son Todd! 6 years of college football after multiple surgeries and setbacks...I have a lot of respect for his commitment and relentlessness. Anyway Coach, I, among others are praying for you and wishing you well. Hello to all of the Bladt family! Forever a Cyclone, Brody
Name: Gary & Jo Petersen and Family CommentsWe are all praying for you coach. Get well soon.
Name: BETTY LINGLE CommentsHI JILL AND CURT THIS AUNT BETTY SENDING MY LOVE AND PRAYERS TO BOTH OF YOU. BEEN KEEPING TOUCH WITH RICHARD ALL ALONG. I KNOW CURT YOU WILL RECOVER TO YOUR OLD SELF WITH THE STRENGTH OF THE GOOD LORD AND OUR PRAYERS. EACH DAY WILL SHOW IMPROVMENT SO KEEP WORKING ON THOSE TREATMENTS. JILL YOU HANG IN THERE ALL WILL BE IN THE PAST SOON AND ON TO BETTER DAYS. AUNTIE LOVES ALL OF YOU AND I WILL KEEP UP WITH THE WEB SITE. WILL TALK TO YOU SOON JILL. GOD BLESS AND TAKE CARE. AUNT BETTY.
Name: Alisha and Josh Edgecomb CommentsHey coach!! Miss ya! Its not the same when I dont see ya everyday gettin on the elevator!! Wrestling isnt the same without ya yellin there on the mat side! We are praying for ya and I hope to see ya soon!!
Name: Jerry Pezzetti CommentsCoach, I was sorry to hear of your illness. The Ankeny Football Staff and players join me in wishing you a quick recovery. Our thoughts are with you during this time.
Name: Eric Lauterbach Commentsbesides coach...i don't think you'll be going anywhere...God is having too much fun watching you win, and the devil knows he couldn't handle your coaching.
Name: Eric Lauterbach CommentsMissin' ya a bunch coach...2nd hour physics isn't the same without ya, hearing ya yell at the kids who keep falling asleep during one of your lectures. Haha. But coach, i'm still praying and i'll keep praying until i see your pretty face pass through the high school doors...love ya coach... -LOTS-
Name: Hollie and Wade Mills CommentsOur prayers are with you Coach Bladt and your family as well. God is with you every step of the way!! You and Jill are stong people and great people too. Hang in there!!!
Name: Bud Legg CommentsCoach -- Talked with Coach G this weekend about your battle. All of us are hoping and praying that you will have a full and complete recovery. The spirit, courage and will you have imparted to so many in your coaching is returning a hundred fold for you in this struggle! Besides you are the only coach I know that has a website that isn't preceded with the word "fire." Best wishes always in all ways. Bud Name: Ken, Kim, Valerie, Mike, Andy, and Julie Schneider CommentsCoach, sure glad to hear things are progressing good for you. Our family thinks of you and your family every day. We know you are a fighter just like you taught our sons in football. Merry Christmas to you and your family. The Schneiders.
Name: J.P. Hemminger CommentsCoach, our prayers go out to you and your family in this time of crisis; may your recovery be swift and strong. Heartfelt sentiments to Jill, Greg, Jeff, Todd and your extended family to support you in your recovery. May you all have a Happy New Year! J.P. & J.D. Hemminger
Name: Lucas Harding Commentshey coach!im a freshman so you prolly dont know me but i have you for scince next semister. Well me and my family pray for you EVERY morning!! Hope you get MUCH BETTER VERRY SOON!!!
Name: Rick Dietz CommentsOur prayers go out for you and your family. Get better and get back to the sideline we need you there.
Name: Larry and Bonnie Phillips CommentsHi Curt, Jill, Greg & Jeff....Mike Rust has been keeping us informed of your condition....now we heard about this website, so we can really keep up. We watched all of the Championship game - Congratulations - it's fun to say we're former Cyclones, too! We are keeping you in our prayers and hope you're back on your feet chewing tops off of beer cans once again. Oh, those old parties! Were we really that crazy? YUP! Hi to Greg and Jeff from your old Kindergarten teacher - I'm not getting any older, so how did you guys get so grown up? Saw you on TV, too! Take care and stay positive - we are! Bonnie and Larry
Name: John Toft CommentsCurt, It's been a long time since we have been in touch, but time doesn't alter the fact that we are thinking of you. Our prayers are with you always. Your Dad's Cousin, John Toft
Name: Jock and Tracee Gettys CommentsCoach Bladt, Jill and family, you all are in our prayers daily. We are praying for your speedy recovery. God Bless.
Name: sarah olson CommentsHey Coach! My name is Sarah Olson. you may not know me, but you know my mom from the school Judi Olson. I am a fifth grade student at west ridge elem. and mt home room teacher is Della Newlin. I have a little brother who is in the third grade and would do anything to be a mighty HARLAN CYCLONE and be coached by you anything. I may not be the best sister in the world but this is his one wish I just can't let slip through his fingers. He is a skinny little kid that loves to play football. What this has to do with you? Well let me tell you it has a lot! You see coach you are not a quitter I mean look at what you've done to numerous football teams! So you can't give up on yourself I've probably never met yoy in my life but let me tell you watching you on the feild I and many other people know that you can soo do this! no prob! I know there are more state titles in you and I know I'm not letting them go! get well coach. You and you family have the best of the best holidays. Remember DON'T GIVE UP HOPE OR YOU WILL NEVER WIN. Hope to see you on the feild at the dome! Your in my prayers! Sarah Olson
Name: Zach Kaufman CommentsCoach Hope you are getting a long well. We sure miss you at school and everywhere else. I don't know if you remember this but the day in football practice when you were mad at me and kicked me in my you know where and you said when it starts to feel better that you would be more then happy to give me another kick, well it feels better and i wish you were here to give me another. haha You are in all of my prayers and I hope you and your family has a great Christmas and New Year!! Little Pork
Name: Mike Rust Class of 78 CommentsCoach,you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of you. Still a Cyclone for life, Rusty
Name: Jacob MIller CommentsCoach Bladt- I hope you have a speedy recovere and get back soon--you're in my prayers.
Name: Sherry Sowienski CommentsHi Curt, just want you to know you are in my prayers, and heart. My love to you, and all the family today, and every day. Keep up the recovery road, keep the faith. Love you, Sherry
Name: Dick Stiles CommentsCoach, You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Name: Jim Chamberlain CommentsCoach, You once told us that nothing great was ever accomplished without dealing with adversity. I truly believe this, and I know that you and your family will beat this illness. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jim (Jumbo) Chamberlain
Name: Lisa Nichols CommentsCoach-- sorry to hear about your illness and hospitalization. Although, was glad to hear that you were out of the ICU and your breathing was improving. My families prayers and good wishes are with you and your family.
Name: Chad and Rachael Morgan (Class of '92) CommentsCoach, I can't thank you enough for everything you taught me. You showed me that determination was the key to success. Thanks and you are in our prayers for a speedy recovery.
Name: Randi Miller CommentsCurt- Hope to see you back in school soon or maybe even at the Victoria Station for some prime rib. :) Thinking of you and your family. Take care and get well soon- Randi
Name: Michael Assmann CommentsTo the Bladt family I send my prayers. Just heard about Coach being ill yesterday and hope for a speedy recovery.
Name: Sherry Sowienski CommentsHi Curt, I hope you are doing better and better as each day travels by. Be patient, and do as the Dr. says. My love to you, the boys, Shilo, Tammy, and all the wonderful babies, and a special Birthday wish today for my sister Jill. God Bless you all. Love, Sherry
Name: Tommy Reyes CommentsHey there little guy! I just heard and wanted to make sure that you know youre in my prayers. Get yourself better soon buddy, ive got a bottle with a worm in it for you. God bless you guys. Tommy
Name: Katie Ahrenholtz-Gipperich CommentsCoach--Even in St. Louis we brag on you and all you have done for the Harlan community. Know your reputation and accomplishments are known far and wide. May you keep God close to you during this time of recooperation and recovery. Call on Him during the hard times and allow Him to help carry you through the pain of therapy. Know that my family is keeping you in our daily prayers. God Bless, katie
Name: amanda bahntge CommentsMr.Bladt- i hope that you get well soon. We miss you back at school
Name: Chelsea Musfeldt CommentsDear Coach Bladt, When I heard what happened I was so shocked! I'm just here to say "Merry Christmas,Happy New Year, and GET WELL SOON PLEASE!!!!" You're a very good man Your Friend, Chelsea Musfeldt.
Name: Don & Audrey Ryan CommentsHi Coach Bladt, We were so sorry to hear about your illness.We have a freind in western NE that had the same problem; we are happy to say that he made a complete recovery & is back farming & dancing, etc. We're praying that God will give you a full recovery. We are also thinking of the rest of the family, as we know it is hard for everyone. Our grandsons, Alex & Jake Hooge, are missing you; they enjoy your teaching style!! Hope that you are improving every day. Hang in there. We know it's tough, but so are you!! Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Don & Audrey Ryan
Name: MaryBeth Markham Burrack/Class of "74 CommentsPlease know that you are in my prayers. I am and always will be one of your biggest fans. If you need a private duty nurse, I am more than willing to donate the time. My family will continue to pray and wish you a speedy recovery. MaryBeth Markham Burrack
Name: Jenn Reno & my family CommentsHey Mr. Bladt haven't really ever talked to you in school but your an awesome romodel and inspire me to be something some day. And I'm glad I got the oppurnity to go to the championships this year for the first time ever. You've tought many people of your wisedom. Feel better Coach!! Your in my thoughts and prayers!
Name: Steve Padilla and family CommentsGet your butt out of that hospital. I know the nurses can't put up with you for very long! Life just really sucks sometimes - we are sending good vibes your way. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Name: Jerry and Sherry Hansen CommentsHi, Hope this finds each day a little better. We all miss you. We have been keeping up with you by talking to Shiloh and the boys. Hang in there and we will talk to you again soon. Merry Christmas to both you and Jill. Jerry and Sherry
Name: Ginny Von Hagel CommentsHey Bladt Family, We will be visiting Curt soon. We have had so many people in Atlantic ask about his condition and all say they are praying for his recovery . We have been too and want to thank all of you for the phone calls and the up dates. Our thoughts are with you all.
Name: Hallie Bogler Commentsmr. bladt, i hope and pray that you will get better. everyone at school has been tihnking about you. -hallie bogler
Name: Lee and Maxine Moran CommentsCurtis,Great to visit with you and Jill on the phone. I know you are scheming to block this bump in the road. Follow the playbook on the way to recovery. The 190 pound redhead from Exira has a great support staff. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. See you back in Shelby county. Mo and Max
Name: Todd Parkhurst CommentsHey coach, glad to hear your doing better! i was just sitting here reading the comments and watching the video clips. makes a guy wanna strap on the pads and run through a brick wall for ya again! don't think for a minute that us ol' gezzers that play in the toilet bowl wouldn't give anything to strap 'em on for ya. thanks for the great memories, even now i'm sitting here thinking of some of the times i had back then. but your more than just a football coach to so many of us! some people will never understand that, it's just something you have to live through! get well soon! your gonna fight through this i'm sure. we all have confidence in you, as you did us when we were young kids banding together to get a job done. i know my mother is looking in on you from heaven. after all she was one of the biggest cyclone fans, even after me and Tyler moved on, she never missed a game up until she got sick. i'm sure she's pulling some strings for ya up there!! pulling for ya coach!! parky '88
Name: Dan Jones ('81) CommentsMiss you coach! Know that you are in our prayers. Thanks for all you have done for so many of us. "Champion" has always defined you, even before the hardware. God Bless
Name: Joel, Mary, Rachel and Brian Glenn CommentsTo Coach Bladt and Family. Sorry to here of your illness. I am a Hawkeye fan living in "Cyclone Country". You don't know how painful it is to hear about how "great" the Cyclones are doing. YOU are the true Cyclones. And the only Cyclones I cheer for. I tell people I'm from Harlan, they say "Oh, you guys have a good football program". I say, no, they have a great football program. Coach Bladt, you put Harlan on the map. You would be surprised to hear how many people know about Harlan. They are very impressed. And they are not alone. So am I. Goodluck, and BEAT this thing. Come back for that 10th Championship! You are class Coach Bladt.
Name: Dave and Nancy Boettger CommentsHi Bladts, Dave and I want you to know that we are praying for you. I just returned last Saturday from a trip to Malaysia (an exchange for the State Department). While on the 17 hour airplane ride I was reading John Grisham's book "Bleachers" and I was so thankful for you and the influence you have had on so many people in this community. I was really prompted to thank God for you and to pray for you. I was so sorry to hear of your illness when I returned home. With so many people praying for you I know you will do well. I was with the Governor earlier this week and he asked about how you were doing. We wish you the best. Sincerely, Dave and Nancy Boettger
Name: Jim and Linda Jacobsen CommentsHi Curt, We wish you a speedy recovery and you will soon get home to 'cuddle' those grandbabies. You will have to give up your coaching position when you are with them, because they will be "calling the plays". Wishing you the best, Jim and Linda Jacobsen
Name: Richard Jacobsen CommentsBest wishes to you coach Bladt. I hope your stay in the hospital is short and your recovery is swift. Merry Christmas.
Name: Brad Zimmerman CommentsYou are the greatest, get well soon! Brad
Name: Mark, Sherry, Zach and Jon Kaufman CommentsWe are glad to have the website to keep up on your status. We pray for you everyday -Curt and family. It doesn't seem possible that a family so wonderful has to go through a difficult time. But with all the community's well wishes we hope you're running the streets of Harlan SOON. Take Care everyone!!
Name: Aaron Nelson CommentsAlright Bladt... You have ALOT more work to do... another State Championship would not hurt either! I hope you get better very soon, as I know my mother is missing your bellowing laugh.. Take care.. and GO CYCLONES!
Name: Chris Blair CommentsI would like to take this opportunity to wish Coach Bladt a speedy and effective recovery. I can still hear your roaring laugh over drills on Wednesday practice as Coach Gallinger told a joke. I want to thank you and the rest of the coaching staff for teaching your players about more than just football. Every player took from their years at Harlan a different experience and a different set of lessons learned. Thanks for being more than you had to be, thanks for being an inspiration to us all. Hold the line!...Get Well Soon!
Name: Crystal CommentsHello coach Bladt, i just heard the bad news from one of my freinds, Liz Smith, i'm sorry about what you are going through, and i hope you are home for Christmas, STAY STRONG.... And i gice you my Best Wishes and Prayers, For that you will be string and back with your family on Christmas.... BE STRONG!!!!
Name: Elizabeth Smith CommentsHey Bladt family you are in my familys prays. We are all hoping that Mr. Bladt makes a graet recovery and that everything will be all right
Name: Gary and Carolyn Pool CommentsHi Coach and Jill: We were glad we found out about your website and can wish you well this way , too. Hope this finds you stronger each day. Our love and prayers are with you both and your family. Love, Carolyn and Gary
Name: Karen, Phil, and Amanda Monahan CommentsYou're in our prayers coach. Hope you are feeling better real soon and back home with your family.
Name: Mark Grimsley, Class of 72 CommentsCoach. While I didn't play football in High School, I know you from following your many successful football teams. Keep your spirits up as I know you'll get through this, no matter how long it takes. I want to wish you and your family the best through these difficult times.
Name: Kristy LaVelle Bolar (Class of '81) CommentsYou are in our prayers, Coach.
Name: The Kelley's CommentsCoach Bladt we miss seeing your little white car and big gray truck coming up onyx dr. we are wanting for you to drive by in the mornings! We love You The Kelley's
Name: Paula (Mueller) Wiebel CommentsJust wanted you to know you have prayers coming from the Milwaukee area, too. Mom (Pauline) told us about this site so we can keep track of your progress. Dad is most certainly looking down from Heaven and sending you his prayers and blessings, too.
Name: Matt Lauterbach CommentsFootball and coaching aside, and after looking down this list of people wishin', hopin', and prayin' for you to get well, i think that is a testimony in and of itself of how many people's lives you have impacted. Some play football sure, but only a few. The rest know you for your big smile, jolly, roaring laugh, and your witty humor. Coach, your great on and off the field, a true champion both at Merrill Field east and in life. It has been my pleasure to know you and form a relationship with you as a friend, a coach, and as a person. Now, as a former football player, you never asked us to win, not once. You always said, "Do your best, and let the chips fall where they may." The other was, "Don't worry about what happened on the the last play, you focus on the next play." Well coach, life has handed you lemons, i think your next play should be to make lemonade:) and you do your very best at beating this thing, and the chips will fall where they may. Let's just say, those chips falling, well they seem to land on your side. Wishin', hopin', and prayin' for you coach with all my heart. Stay strong, live well...Loberdoc
Name: Dan McLaughlin (Class of 82) CommentsBest wishes from the McLaughlin family. Dick, Colleen, Cheryl(and family), Dan and Amy.
Name: Tom Stessman CommentsHey Coach! I've always enjoyed your sense of humor and your appreciation of a good joke. I decided to share a joke with you, but I wouldn't call it a good one. My apologies to the fair haired folks out there, as it is another one of those blonde jokes. A young blonde maiden was rocketing down the Interstate at speeds in excess of the posted limit. Suddenly she heard sirens wailing and caught a glimpse of flashing red lights in her rear view mirror. She quickly slowed the momentum of her tiny sports car and carefully pulled off onto the shoulder. As the cruiser drew near, it too followed suit and parked behind the young lady’s automobile. The officer, a blonde himself, approached the young driver. “Your license and registration, please!” “Registration? What’s a registration?” “Your registration is the piece of paper on which is typed your name, address, vehicle make, vehicle model, and other information.” After rummaging through her purse, she presents him with a stamped envelope. “Here!” “Sorry ma’am, that is just and envelope with your name and address, try looking in your glove compartment.” “Is this it?” “Yes, now I need your drivers license.” “Driver’s license? What does it look like?” “It’s a small plastic rectangle with your name and picture on it.” Again searching through her purse, she hands him a credit card. “Well miss, you’re close, but this is your credit card, it doesn’t have your picture on it either, try again.” One more time she pokes around in her purse and produces a small plastic compact in the shape of a rectangle. She opens it and sees her reflection in the mirror. After closing it she hands it to the officer. “Here it is! It has my picture in it!” The blonde trooper takes the compact from the girl, opens it, and is surprised when he sees his reflection in the mirror. He quickly returns it to the blonde driver. “I’m really sorry for detaining you miss, you’re free to go, I didn’t realize you were a fellow officer!” Coach, in all seriousness, our prayers and thoughts are with you, Jill, and your family at this time. We pray for your complete recovery. May it be a speedy one! Take care and if you need anything, just ask!
Name: Patti (Swank) Burroughs CommentsIt seems no matter where you go, or who you run into, as soon as you mention being from Harlan, IA the typical response refers to the awesome High School football program and the man behind it all...Coach Bladt. All thoughts and prayers are with you in hopes for a rapid recovery. May your family find strength through these tough times. God Bless - Patti ('94)
Name: Glenn & Sally Becker CommentsTo Coach Bladt & Family: We are sorry to hear of your illness. You have an outstanding support system and many who love and care about you. This will help in your speedy recovery. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Get well soon.
Name: Carrie (Leber) Erickson - Treynor grad CommentsTo the Bladt family - may God be with you this holiday season as he watches over Curt. Curt, you have been so blessed with such a great support of family and friends!! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Carrie (Leber) Erickson - Treynor Class of '98
Name: Scott Lilland CommentsHey Curt, Hope you are feeling better. been thinking about you a lot. i hope everything is going alright. i just talked to todd and im coming home over break...hopefully i get to see ya. GO MIDGETS!!!! see ya soon, Scott
Name: Jerry Staton CommentsTo The Coach Bladt, His Family, and the Harlan Football Family, When one member of the family is hurting, every member of the family hurts. We are praying for you ALL at this time and for a speedy recovery of Coach Bladt. Football is a Great American Game and we can all respect each other in this great game. We respect Harlan Football and its people Jerry Staton Pella Christian Football Pella, Iowa
Name: Rob Cupich CommentsI'll be to Omaha soon to see ya. Rob
Name: Andrea Riecks CommentsCoach Bladt and family, my prayers and thoughts are with you this Holiday Season and beyond for a speedy recovery. It seems your impact on and off the field and mat reaches all four corners of Iowa - men of your greatness are hard to come by. God bless - Andrea Riecks CL-GLR '96
Name: Tom Ouren CommentsAlong with everyone else, we've been thinking a lot about you. We look forward to seeing you up and around as soon as possible. Tom and Joan Ouren
Name: Warren Poldberg CommentsCoach: My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you know the Lord's strength as you regain yours. Though I am no longer in Harlan, I still follow the program, (As my daughter Kathi teaches Math at HCHS) which you have taken to great heights. Thanks for the many hours spent developing young men and making them winners in more than football. Warmest Regards, Warren Poldberg
Name: Chris Hogzett CommentsCoach, It's great to see all the support and inspirational messages coming in from former and current players, students, faculty and staff, other teams and communities, friends, and family. After all, you have done so much to support and inspire all of us over the years. We all pray for you and your family and for a speedy recovery.
Name: Dave Pfaffle CommentsCoach Bladt, Wanted you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and look forward to more good news on your progress. You are an incredible man and have made an astonishing impact on your teams and community. Also wanted to congratulate you on your 10th State Championship. You have created the premiere program that all coaches admire and hope to achieve. The coaches, players, and staff of the Dutch football team wish you quick and full recovery and hope to be competing with you next fall. Sincerely, Dave Pfaffle
Name: The Holloway's CommentsYou and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Take Care~ Brian, Jill (Fuhs), Jacob, Billie and Lexie
Name: Eric Croghan CommentsGet well soon.
Name: Michael Kaufmann CommentsGet well soon.
Name: Phil and Amy Markham CommentsWe wanted to wish you the best and let you know that you and your family are being included in our prayers. You are and always have been one of those "Bigger than Life" individuals, and it is difficult for people to picture you in a hospital. In my office, and everywhere I go in this town, people are talking about Coach Bladt and his condition. My family is just a small part of an entire community praying for your recovery. I know it is going to be far from ideal, but have a Merry Christmas and rest assured that with this many people making noise, God will hear us and will Bless you and your family during the Holidays. Take care Coach, Phil and Amy Markham Family
Name: Harlan Newspaper Staff CommentsGet Well Soon Coach. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We've truly enjoyed working with you over the many years and look forward to your healthy return. God Bless From the staff of the Harlan Newspapers
Name: Michelle Goeser Hack '79 CommentsYou are in my thoughts and my prayers, hope you get well soon. You were always an outstanding role model and teacher when I was in High School. I was not able to show it at the time but was able to years later when I finally grew up.
Name: Pastor Gundar Lamberts CommentsYou are on our church prayer list Curt and I know people at First Baptist Church are concerned and are praying for you and your family. You are in a good hospital but I believe you are also in the hands of God and there is no better place to be. I stopped by briefly yesterday and when I am in Omaha I will stop again. God bless you. Pastor Gundar
Name: Ray and Shari (Simdorn) Nowaczyk CommentsCoach Bladt and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are glad to here you are making some progress. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Take care! Ray and Shari
Name: Dave Lukens/Davis Co. Mustangs CommentsI would like Coach and his family to know that the whole football family at Davis County HS is praying for a quick recovery. He has many more games to win and young people to mold and we know he will once again cast his awesome shadow on all those lucky souls get to ba a part of his world. Coach Lukens
Name: Mark Wilwerding CommentsTo Coach Bladt and the Bladt family, My prayers and best wishes are with you all. Mark
Name: Sherry Sowienski CommentsCurt, My prayers and thoughts are with you, my sister, and your whole family. I love you Curt, you have always been a good brother in law, and a all around Great guy! Take care, and Gods speed! Love Sherry
Name: Darrell Schumacher CommentsCoach Bladt, Hope you are feeling better and that you are in less pain. Take care, Darrell Schumacher Oskaloosa Football
Name: Josh Meyer CommentsI heard about your condition on KCCI Channel 8 News out of Des Moines. Hang in there and get well soon.
Name: Dr. Phil Harrington CommentsCurt, Since leaving in Harlan in 1990, everywhere I would go, people would ask me what I used to do...and I would proudly say, "I taught in Harlan." The school system was great, but I think it was you, Coach, who put the town on the map. EVERYONE knows Harlan because of Curt Bladt. That is a big thing. Our prayers are with you! Phil, Melanie, Emma, Olivia
Name: Don Shilling CommentsHope all is going well. Our prayers are with Curt and family
Name: Margaret Hough CommentsDear Curt: Even here in Des Moines I have been asked constant questions about how you are and if things are looking better. Tony tells me that it is rumored that you have been laughing-good for you. Take care-you will be in our prayers!!Hi to Jill.
Name: Steve Lambert/Game Plan CommentsCurt, Our thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery.
Name: Farrah Doran CommentsKnow that many of us are out here thinking of you, and praying for you to get better. Take care, and try not to give the nurses and staff too much of your humor right away. Ease into it a bit. ;-) Get Well, Farrah, '95 (aka, Dax's Sis)
Name: Demes Diogenes CommentsDear Coach Bladt, Jeff, Mom, and Dad told me about the bad news, but i am sure you will get better relly soon, I know that i never was a good football player but you always make me feel like the best, i loved when you yeal with us, and had um day that i will not ever forget was that game against Denison at Harlan when you start to talk with us and you crye was teh first and only time i saw this strong and awesome guy crye in the all time i live there and that make me feel that he loves all this boys like his soons, Coach i am praying for you get better and i am sure that you will be better really fast and please make this guys work rarder like we did. I steel using the keep Keys that you maked to me. Thanks for everything you did to me Coach. Love you Demes(your only brazilian player) :)
Name: Scott ('79) and Kerry Peterson CommentsTrivia question: Over the last 30 years, how many times has Coach Bladt yelled this to a HCHS wrestler: "Get up! Get up! GET UP!" Now it is our turn to give you our encouragement! Here's to a speedy recovery, Coach, and Merry Christmas/Happy New Year to you and Jill and your family from all your fans.
Name: Tyler Parkhurst CommentsHey coach, Parkhurst here, first of all congratulations on the championship this year. Me, Dan Miller, and Mike Buttry were all following the season over here. We took great pleasure in rubbing it in to the guys from Denison! Glad to hear that your condition is improving, I just heard the news today about your illness and man was I surprised. You have been a mentor and role model to so many young men for so many years it seems impossible that anything could happen to jeopardize that. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! Sgt. Tyler Parkhurst Operation Enduring Freedom Afghanistan
Name: Dane Nordquist Commentshi guy, Warm greetings from Minne-snow-ta. Good to see you're making good progress, Nancy and I wish you a speedy recovery and happy holiday wishes. Oh yeh, this will be our christmas card this year to ya all. We're sending snow your way as we speak, take care, till later , Dane and Nancy
Name: Lon Lefeber CommentsGet well soon, Coach. We're all thinking of and praying for you. Lon Lefeber Class of "82"
Name: Murat Makeshev CommentsHi,Coach!You probably don't remember me,but I know you very well and all of those things you have done to make Cyclones reigning champions in Iowa.Get well, don't forget that you have your team waiting for you in Harlan and new state championship is waiting for you and Cyclones!
Name: Phil & Julie Langenfeld CommentsCurt, we hope you recover quickly. Thanks also for all you have given HCHS and the whole area years. Now it your turn to reload your self, just like you have the football team for years. You still have young men that are looking forward to your leadership.
Name: Amy Brown (Johnson ) 79' CommentsCurt, Mom and I have been closely following your condition and are very glad to see the coach winning the battle. You are not one to give up the fight without a victory, I think I have an idea where that came from. I know dad is up there pulling for you, I don't think he's ready for any visits from you yet. You are in all of our prayers you mean more to us than you will ever know. Jill you are in our prayers keep the faith. The Johnson's
Name: Petrea Nelson CommentsHey coach. I just wanted you to know that everyone is thinking about you & we miss you. I dont think this community would know what to do if you dont get better soon. I know that everyone has memories but being only a junior in HCHS i remember my first football game on the sidelines with you. I dont think that I was within 10 yards of you . I was afraid that i might get in that way & get yelled at for something. But as the seasons moved on i grew to know you has a big teddy bear with a temper! Even though you have a temper thats not what people remeber you by. Its your presents in this community and others that makes people want to know you. so get well soon because everyone needs you here. Petrea
Name: Les and Jan Blum CommentsHi Curt, Thanks for the memories. We remember you narrating the silent movies at the boys 4-H meetings. And we've seen a lot of football over the years, and also your other job, on Christmas Eve, HO-HO-HO. Jill and boys nurse him back to 100%. Have a Merry Christmas and a HEALTHY New Year. Les and Jan Blum
Name: Mike Scholer CommentsHi Coach, hoping you are recovering and feeling better today. I want to ask you if you remember one football playoff game about 15 years ago when your team played at Webster City -- and it snowed. Not just snow, but sleet and windy conditions so strong it fogged over then blew the windows shut in the press box where I sat covering the game for my newspaper. Harlan came out on top by the margin of a late field goal. You were very happy afterwards.... as I began interviewing you for quotes, you grabbed me in a bear hug and nearly broke my arm shaking hands (not intentionally and it was pretty cold anyway). I never forgot that and you as well, for making that one of my most memorable moments in my time in sports reporting. Sure many others have similiar memories .. you're one of a kind. Best of luck to you and your family.
Name: Jennifer (Ask) Dalton and family CommentsCoach (and Jill, Greg, Jeff and Todd and families) - we're thinking and praying for you all! John, Jen and Lily Dalton
Name: Geri ORiley Bartlett CommentsCurt & Jill, Just wanted to tell you that I am praying for Curt's recovery. When we saw it on the TV news, I felt so bad. Curt is not the type of person to be down, so I know this is hard on him as well as the family. I still follow his football season each year, even though it has been years now since we have lived in Harlan or been associated with the coaching staff, I still have a special spot in my heart for Curt & Jill. Take care, and I will keep checking the web site for updates on his progress. Love Geri
Name: Ryan Steinkamp CommentsDear Coach, I am a freshman at Kuemper Catholic High School. Last year as an 8th grader I had the priveledge of beating your now freshman. Since KHS has moved down to 2A I am sorry that I will not get to play against you. All in all I wish you luck and hope that you get better. Best of Wishes!
Name: Duane. Laura, Jonathan, Jenna and Bridget Brus CommentsCoach- I continue to use your pregame speech of our homecoming game to help during life's challenges. You told us to "Play as hard as we could on every play and to not leave any regrets on the field." Continue to work as hard as you can everyday and listen to your physical therapists. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Name: Denny Christiansen CommentsCoach - Sorry to hear you're in the hospital. We all hope you recover soon. I know the Harlan wrestling team is missing out on your whistle drills !! Boy, those were the days !! Thanks for all of the guidance and memories....you have touch more lives than you can imagine, turned plenty of boys into men. The Class of 1978 all wishes you the best!! Take care and God Bless.
Name: Alonzo McNeese CommentsCoach- You taught me how to be an All-Star running back in High School and I thank you for that. I know I tended to run straight to the sidelines and not up the middle like I should have, but at least you let me play in a couple games. My brother Levi, always says, "Give a 110% and let the chips fall on the ground ." Anyways, thanks for the overhwhelming knowledge of the game and hopefully it carries over to my coaching of third grade pop warner football team. "Gonzo"
Name: Brian Brooks (Center for your 1994 Shrine Team) CommentsCoach, sorry to hear of your recent illness. It really hits home for me as my mom is dealing with the same condition. One thing that is very helpful are friends and family. By the looks of the responses on this site, you have plenty of support. Hang in there coach, I'll be thinking of you! Much Respect, Brian
Name: Orlin "Shorty" Johnson CommentsI graduated from Harlan many years ago and still take the Harlan paper! My wife can't understand why after 50 years away I still listen for the Harlan scores and rejoice outloud when I learn of yet another victory! Coach Bladt is the kind of man and coach that makes you keep interest and makes you continue to be proud of your alma mater! We are praying for his well-being and recovery!
Name: Andrew Nyren CommentsGod's blessings to you and get well soon. I have gone to 45 championships at the Dome over the last 13 years so I have seen you many times. I respect what you have done for so many young people. Many are thinking of you and praying for you.
Name: Paul A Pauley CommentsYour presence and influence has reached way beyond the town of Harlan and the state of Iowa. I have lived in Texas now for 9 years, but Harlan will always be "home", and the Cyclones dear to my heart. I have been able to follow "our" team via Farmers Mutual on the internet. How proud YOU have made me and so many other alums feel. I will be praying that you will be having a speedy and complete recovery. God Bless, Paul A Pauley, class of 48
Name: Max and Rosanne Girres CommentsHi Coach Bladt, We are the parents of Molly Bruns. We live about 30 minutes from the dome, so whenever Harlan was playing there we were there to cheer for them. Harlan has had some exciting games in the play-offs. Phil Lebo, football coach here at GC, is a brother-in-law of your high school coach, Denny Freicks (sp.). We shared info about your condition with Phil and he has shared with Denny. Molly keeps us posted and we're following your recovery. Our prayers and thoughts have been with you, and will be in the days ahead. Take Care
Name: Darin & Beth Jones CommentsCoach-Only something as rare as this form of GBS could lay you out. A good friend of ours outlasted GBS some 3 years ago and has never had a health issue since. He does lead a much more laid-back lifestyle these days though. Maybe you shouldn't have been yelling so loud at that kid, maybe you shouldn't have thrown that key ring at my head for hitting Tom Koos in practice - Carstens told me to! It is amazing to me the indelible mark you have made on my life and the lives of literally thousands of "kids". As you reflect on all that is going on right now, and on your mortality - this sort of thing USUALLY does that to people - and that position of authority that you have been placed in (Romans 13:1), consider this list of messages and consider that a man reaps only what he sows (Galations 6:7-9). There are a LOT of people that love and care for you from the looks of it. Seems you must have imparted quite a bit of that yourself. Never mind that I still can't hear out of my left ear.... In His Grip, Darin Jones
Name: Kevin White CommentsCoach, if you wanted me to do another story on you, you could have just called. But seriously, best wishes from all the Whites for a speedy recovery.
Name: tricia wilwerding Commentsbladt and family- you are in my thoughts and prayers. wishing you a full and speedy recovery and a happy holday season with all those grandkids. i still have memories of when i was a freshman and you kept calling me quiet one in the back. and that great big laugh of yours. take care tricia wilwerding class of 96
Name: Brittany Croghan CommentsMr. Bladt we all miss you and hope u get well soon. This will be another victory for you! You inspire us all!
Name: Ron and Teresa Bruck CommentsOur thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire "growing" family. Coach you have lit a spark in so many students in the community. God speed on your recovery.
Name: Lindsey Hough CommentsJust another battle victory to tack up on the board. Keep fighting Coach, you are truely an inspiration. God Bless!
Name: Ray Graves CommentsSorry to hear about your illness. Hoping you are feeling better every day, and back in Harlan soon.
Name: Angie & Justin Trowbridge CommentsYou're in thoughts and prayers down here at the Shenandoah HS as well! Just wanted you to know this also: as you coached Joe and as I came through high school as a cheerleader, I didn't think I could respect you any more than what I already did. Isn't it funny how everything changes when you become a teacher? Now that I teach the same subject you do, I respect your ability to do everything so well all the more. Keep fighting, as I know you are, and we'll all still be rooting for you and your ever-growing family :)
Name: Randy Braden CommentsGet well soon. We're thinking about you all the way from Vinton!
Name: Amber Gordon CommentsWishing you a speedy recovery... hang in there big guy, we're all pulling for ya!
Name: krystle ramussen and family Commentsi hope you get better mr bladt we all miss you very much.....
Name: the powers Commentshey bladt, get well soon your in are prayers
Name: Richard Petersen CommentsHey Mr Bladt i hope u feel much better in the days to come.
Name: JIM & JAN GOESER CommentsWE'RE KEEPING YOU IN OUR PRAYERS. GET WELL SOON!!!
Name: Dennis & Jane Clubb CommentsSorry to hear about your sickness. Hope things are getting better. Happy Holidays to you Curt, Jill and family.
Name: Kent & Deb Morgan CommentsYou are in our thoughts and prayers. Get well soon.
Name: Rosie Duty CommentsThat virus is going to be so sorry it tangled with you! Get well soon, Curt!
Name: Chuck and Coleen Schumacher CommentsCoach, Jill, and kids: Our family hasn't been part of your family very long. We knew of you through Zig. (Thank's for being his friend!) Luckily we got to know you a lot better. Coach, you've been a huge influance on our kids.Thank You. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Chuck and Coleen Schumacher
Name: Coach Denny White CommentsCoach, Hang in there. Coach Jensen has been keeping me posted and we're looking forward to seeing you get out and get home for Christmas. Best wishes for a complete and healthy recovery. Go Cyclones, Go Panthers!
Name: Jim Duncan CommentsCoach Bladt, I'm sorry to hear of your illness. My father-in-law battled the same illness a few years ago and won. (Just like you will do too!) The rest of the Webster City Football Coaches and I wish you a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Get well soon Coach!
Name: Chris and Lisa Carlsen CommentsCoach, Jill, and family. Told my folks in Sioux Falls how you were doing and they wanted me to pass along best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery as does the entire Carlsen family.
Name: Rollie Wiebers CommentsOur thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Name: Rick, Barb, Brittney & Jackson Noble CommentsCoach, I first want you to know that after more than 20 years I still have nightmares hearing you scream at the top of your lungs.. "Nooooooooooooobllllle!" I don't think I have fumbled an opening kickoff since - at least in a playoff game? Oh the memories! Know that all the way from Florida we are praying and believing for your full recovery. And through it all, for God's strength to be made perfect during your recovery. Go get 'em!
Name: Tom Steen CommentsCoach Bladt, I just want you to know that all of the coaches in Emmetsburg are pulling for you. Our prayers are with you and your family as you recover from this setback. Curt, I know that football coaches can overcome a lot of setbacks, I have had 3 heart attacks,1 in'94(angioplasty)1 in '97(6 by-passes) and 1 in'02(2 stints). I am still coaching and getting after them and I know that you will be back some day also. Do as the doctors tell you and follow your rehab and the Cyclones will have their leader back. I still chuckle about what you told me coming off the Dome field last year('03)after we won and you were getting ready to play---"Now we know who the brains were behind all those E'Hawk wins." As you know it is a team game and so will your recvoery be a team game, and all of us are pulling for you. May God be with you. Sincerely, Tom Steen Head Football Coach Emmetsburg
Name: Jim and Cindy Mullenix CommentsSo glad to hear that things are going better for you. You have been in our thoughts and prayers. Very nice idea to have the website for everyone to be able to check on how you are doing. Take care and hope to see you on your feet again soon.
Name: Larry Allen CommentsBest wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. Everyone in the football coaching profession greatly respects you and your program. You have been an inspiration to many people over the years.
Name: Jim Kinyon CommentsHey coach. Our thoughts are with you as you battle this illness as you battled in football games and wrestling meets. - Roland-Story Wrestling Staff
Name: Greg Roecker & Denise Reinig CommentsCoach, Jill & family, During this season of miracles and love, we pray for the gift of your good health to return. Is it just a coincidence that there are many similarities between you and another jolly good fellow who loves the color red and brings joy to so many? Hope you can be home for the holidays!
Name: Camelia Olsen Jorgensen CommentsJust to let you know both Doc and I are thinking of you, daily and saying prayers on your behalf. It's a tough road, listen to Jill she will be your care-taker, you know. Love ya. Camelia
Name: Dale "Bud" Pash & West Monona HS CommentsCoach, glad to hear you are getting better! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. My family is origionally from the Harlan area and always ask how the Cyclone's did on Friday night and then would ask how we did! God bless and Happy Holiday's
Name: Jason Lensch (Class of 95) CommentsCoach Bladt: Your are one of a kind. The positive impact you have had on all of us continues to this day. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Get well soon and have a great holiday season.
Name: Jennifer Jorgensen-class of '91 CommentsHey, Coach Bladt! Glad to hear things are improving and you're getting stronger. You and your family are in my prayers, as is evidenced by an entire community, now spread across the country. It's clear what an impression you've had on generations of kids! God bless and wishes for a speedy recovery!!
Name: Jim Willet & Audubon Coaching Staff CommentsCoach: Just a short note to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Heese keeps me updated daily, just wanted to let you know I have been thinkiong and praying for you. The Best for you and your family in this Christmas season, hope you get home to be with them. Grand Kids are great. Jim Willet and Staff
Name: Kathy Baldwin CommentsHi, Curt, Jill and family. I have been keeping up through the newspaper and this site about your condition. Sounds like things are improving. I'll always remember what fun we had at the school and also with the Johnson's and what a "hoot" you two are. Keep your great sense of humor. Hang in there and get well SOON!
Name: DALE SANDQUIST CommentsCOACH, OUR FAMILIIES THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. YOU ARE FAVORITE INTERVIEW FOR KMA SPORTS, SO WE NEED YOU IN TOP FORM! DALE SANDQUIST
Name: jammie lemon CommentsHey Curt, we are hoping and praying that u get well soon and we wish you a merry christmas. jammie and ethan
Name: Kari Smith CommentsMy son was almost 2 years old and had Guillian Barre Syndrome in Feb. 2003. My husband and I are both physical therapists and have worked with this type of diagnosis before. We were very relieved because the prognosis is quite good! We found the Guillian Barre Syndrome Foundation International to be a helpful source of information. The local liason in Iowa is Genny Larson if you would like additional information sent to you her phone number is 319-390-4394. You may also find information on the website info@gbsfi.com I hope this is helpful information and I wish you the best. Kari Smith
Name: Ron Pethoud CommentsWe wish you a speedy recovery and we want to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers this holiday season.
Name: Barney Johnson and our Football Crew CommentsCoach: I have you in my prayers every night. It sounds like you are doing better. I know you will make it. Just think how many football battles you have been in. If you have to go into overtime, so be it. You will win. So hang tough, see you at Harlan during basketball, sitting in your usual seat, chuckling and having a good time. Laughter is the best medicine, and you have plenty of that. Take care and God Bless you and Jill and the family. Barney
Name: Dan, Bev, Derek, Adam & Nicole Schwery CommentsCurt: Great to hear you are doing better! Know that we, along with the entire Cyclone community, are praying for you and your family. (Take care of yourself too, Jill). P.S. Nicole appreciated you sharing your bucket of cookies with her!
Name: Jim Willet & Audubon Coaching Staff CommentsCoach: Just a short note to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Heese keeps me updated daily, just wanted to let you know I have been thinkiong and praying for you. The Best for you and your family in this Christmas season, hope you get home to be with them. Grand Kids are great. Jim Willet and Staff
Name: Mitch Rew CommentsHey coach! Glad to hear that you are feeling somewhat better! Must be from all these prayers from down south a ways. We all are praying/wishing you nothing but the best and a quick recovery for yourself and the entire Harlan Community who (as is evident)also feel your pain. Get well soon coach! Mitch Rew Malvern Panthers Head Coach Glenwood Community Schools
Name: Jon Schaben CommentsHey Coach! Hope you are feeling better and back to your old self in no time. Take Care.
Name: Renee (Nielsen) Connolly CommentsHey Curt, Some people will do anything to avoid putting grades on Power School:) Seriously, I'm glad that you are feeling better and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Name: Bud Miller CommentsCurt, We all hope everything goes well for you and yours. The Bud Miller family.(Kris,Anna and Wyatt.
Name: the Gallingers Comments20 years from now when you are reading all of these messages, I want you to reflect back on the thousands of miles we spent together on the highways of Iowa on a rough riding yellow machine. We did good, didn't we!!!! Also recall the day one of my kids referred to you as "The big fat guy with the orange hair" must have got their color vision problem from me. Anyway big fella, you have given me many fond memories and I hope many more to come, and I hope that there will be many more nights that you grace the sidelines of Merrill field, east and west>
Name: Mike and Susann OBryan CommentsCoach: A quick note to let you know that we are thinking about you and that we expect nothing less then full recovery. I did not think that my record being broken this year would effect you so greatly, though I can understand being that I was one of your favorite pains in the ass (there were alot of those of the years). Could you not just have had Gallinger pull that Kruse kid for one quarter? It would have only been fair - given Jake's two interceptions for touchdowns keeping me on the sideline. Just get well, the town and the kids that you coach need to continue to learn what it takes to be winners not only on the field but off, from the man that has taught so many, so much! If I have to I will give Buck a call and have him come down there and do what he does best - yell until you shape up!!! Oh, the nightmares!!!! Thoughts and Prayers!!! Virgil
Name: The Crawleys(Alisha) CommentsHey Coach, we are really looking forward to having u back in fist hour biology..u are in our thought as prayers from my family we love you..get well soon!The Crawleys*
Name: Mike Mores CommentsCoach Bladt and family, just wanted you to know that the Cyclones here at Iowa State |
