Dirk Koning
Story Matters: Keith Smith remembers great influence of Dirk Koning on his life with public television
by (GRTV)
Submitted 03-19-2015 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. This story was shared with us in 2013 at the Grand Rapids Community Media Center (GRCMC)'...
Remembering Dirk Koning
by (chuckfilms)
Submitted 02-10-2015 under OPINION
Memory is a tricky thing; just ask Brian Williams. It can be important to get things in writing early, as truth has a way of changing over time. The 10th anniversary of the death of Dirk Koning arrives on February 10 and I thought it...
Peace pole installation at Wealthy Theatre in honor of Dirk Koning
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 04-22-2011 under NEWS
On a gray noon, the beats of Badenya caromed through Wealthy Theatre as a small crowd gathered for the Earth Day peace pole dedication ceremony. The peace pole was the closing chapter of a memorial to Dirk Koning, the first executive director of the...
Remembering Dirk Koning
by (chuckfilms)
Submitted 02-11-2010 under OPINION
It was five years ago on February 10 at about 7:00 a.m. that I received the phone call from Tim Goodwin, Dirk Koning’s best friend, with the dreaded news. Dirk had not survived the catheter ablation procedure that was meant to cure his atrial...