We learned earlier this week that one of our YP leaders from Dubuque, Iowa passed away on Sunday night. Meghan Hackett was a bright, emerging star in the YP constellation. Meghan went home from her job at the Chamber a week ago, complaining of a headache. She never came back. She died of complications from a brain aneurysm on Sunday night.
Many people believe that youth is squandered on the young. In Meghan’s case, her youth was a huge asset; she brimmed with energy and creativity. And in Meghan’s case, her youth wasn’t squandered. It was compressed into too short a life.
Please join my team and me in remembering Meghan, who attended the 2006 Summit alongside 200 other YP leaders.
The Young Professionals Network of Dubuque has established a Meghan Hacket Memorial Fund. To contribute, write c/o Kathy Kessler, Dubuque Chamber of Commerce, 300 Main Street, Suite 200, Dubuque IA 52001.
Here’s to you, Meghan.
