I had the honor and privilege to play soccer for Coach Cieplik for four years from 1985 to 1989. He was so much more to many of us than simply a coach. He was a natural leader, motivator, disciplinarian, father-figure, advisor, and a compassionate and caring mentor that took care of everyone he touched. To this day, I’ve never seen anyone match his values when it comes to honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship. While we were learning and growing into future leaders for the Coast Guard, he was a role model for so many of us when it came to being a person, father, husband, and friend. During his time at the USCGA, his commitment to Academy, the cadets, and their families was truly amazing. I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this type of special recognition.
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Derek Donnelly
2 years ago
I was privileged to be under his tutelage for my 4 years at CGA. It goes without question that he is one of the most influential men I had in my life and the lives of 1000s of other young men and women who became leaders of our great nation.
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Edward Welch
2 years ago
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Played sports all my life and he was the best coach I ever had. He recognized my sports ability when I arrived at the academy while playing Flicker ball. Even though I had never played soccer in one rear he turned me into a starting center forward as a sophomore. I love this man.
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Dave Dickman
2 years ago
Class of 74. I heartily support this very appropriate and well-deserved honor.
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Jack Fetterolf
2 years ago
Class of 76. So many years and so many lives enriched. Well deserved token of respect for him.
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Tom Gwilliam
2 years ago
A great idea and we’ll deserved!!
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Thomas Ostebo
2 years ago
100% support naming the field after Ray.
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Tom Hale
3 years ago
I heartily endorse this petition in naming the lower soccer field after Coach C. I had the privilege to play for him during my time as a cadet (1978-1982) and coach with him from 1990-1993. Coach C has impacted so many people within the Coast Guard and outside the service, whether they be soccer players or otherwise! Please do this soonest!!!!
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Kevin MacNaughton
3 years ago
I offer my utmost support of this honorarium.
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Duke Walker
3 years ago
I can think of no single individual that has positively influenced more young people and USCG officers.
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Gordon Hanson
3 years ago
I was on Coach Cieplik's first CGA team. What a great coach and what a great run!
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Drew Rambo
3 years ago
I had the privilege of playing for Ray Cieplik, and then being an assistant coach for him while teaching at the Academy. He has had an incredible impact on a large portion of the CG's Officers, many of which would not have made it through the Academy without his positive influence, exceptional leadership and concern for all cadets, not just the players that he coached!
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Terry Bickham
3 years ago
Coach Cieplik taught me so much about leadership, on and off the field. This is a very fitting honor for him and CGA.
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Armin Cate
3 years ago
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Coach Ceplik was instrumental in assisting with my application to USCGA as a soccer recruit after an unplanned visit to the lower soccer fileld on a Saturday in February 1980. I would be greatly appreciate naming this field in his honor.
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Jake Korn
3 years ago
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I may not have gone to CGA were it not for Ray Cieplik and I may not have graduated. He and his wife Kathy added a little bit of home to so many cadet athletes. He embodies honor, respect and devotion to duty
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Cueroni
3 years ago
Recommend heartily. Coach C. was highly successful as the soccer coach during my tenure as Superintendent from 1986-1989.
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Anonymous
3 years ago
Concur - a tremendous honor for Coach Cieplik !!
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Burton L DeShayes
3 years ago
A well deserved honor for Coach Cieplik. Go Bears!
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Dan Walsh
3 years ago
100% the right thing to do-he had such a positive impact on so many CG leaders past and current.
I had the honor and privilege to play soccer for Coach Cieplik for four years from 1985 to 1989. He was so much more to many of us than simply a coach. He was a natural leader, motivator, disciplinarian, father-figure, advisor, and a compassionate and caring mentor that took care of everyone he touched. To this day, I’ve never seen anyone match his values when it comes to honesty, integrity, and sportsmanship. While we were learning and growing into future leaders for the Coast Guard, he was a role model for so many of us when it came to being a person, father, husband, and friend. During his time at the USCGA, his commitment to Academy, the cadets, and their families was truly amazing. I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this type of special recognition.
I was privileged to be under his tutelage for my 4 years at CGA. It goes without question that he is one of the most influential men I had in my life and the lives of 1000s of other young men and women who became leaders of our great nation.
Played sports all my life and he was the best coach I ever had. He recognized my sports ability when I arrived at the academy while playing Flicker ball. Even though I had never played soccer in one rear he turned me into a starting center forward as a sophomore. I love this man.
Class of 74. I heartily support this very appropriate and well-deserved honor.
Class of 76. So many years and so many lives enriched. Well deserved token of respect for him.
A great idea and we’ll deserved!!
100% support naming the field after Ray.
I heartily endorse this petition in naming the lower soccer field after Coach C. I had the privilege to play for him during my time as a cadet (1978-1982) and coach with him from 1990-1993. Coach C has impacted so many people within the Coast Guard and outside the service, whether they be soccer players or otherwise! Please do this soonest!!!!
I offer my utmost support of this honorarium.
I can think of no single individual that has positively influenced more young people and USCG officers.
I was on Coach Cieplik's first CGA team. What a great coach and what a great run!
I had the privilege of playing for Ray Cieplik, and then being an assistant coach for him while teaching at the Academy. He has had an incredible impact on a large portion of the CG's Officers, many of which would not have made it through the Academy without his positive influence, exceptional leadership and concern for all cadets, not just the players that he coached!
Coach Cieplik taught me so much about leadership, on and off the field. This is a very fitting honor for him and CGA.
Coach Ceplik was instrumental in assisting with my application to USCGA as a soccer recruit after an unplanned visit to the lower soccer fileld on a Saturday in February 1980. I would be greatly appreciate naming this field in his honor.
I may not have gone to CGA were it not for Ray Cieplik and I may not have graduated. He and his wife Kathy added a little bit of home to so many cadet athletes. He embodies honor, respect and devotion to duty
Recommend heartily. Coach C. was highly successful as the soccer coach during my tenure as Superintendent from 1986-1989.
Concur - a tremendous honor for Coach Cieplik !!
A well deserved honor for Coach Cieplik. Go Bears!
100% the right thing to do-he had such a positive impact on so many CG leaders past and current.
100% Support.