Thomas is an idealist, visionary and romanticist who has written over 3,000
poems since age four. He is the author of Peace, Love and Joy, Winston
Derek, 1988. Kennedy soon will author Poetry of the 50 States, W.
D., 1998. He will be the first poet to write a poem on each state. Kennedy
hopes to author future poetry books. Kennedy is a former teacher in the
South Hadley School system and was the recipient of many science grants.
Kennedy is a well known motivational speaker and has been an advocate for
health planning, as well as being active for three decades in environmental
affairs. He is a Founder, Charter Trustee, and Director of the Volleyball
Hall of Fame. Kennedy is a graduate of Western New England College, Elms
College, and the University of Massachusetts. He started the basketball
program, the first newspaper, and student council desk while attending
WNEC. He is also a member and graduate of the United States Olympic
Academy and is a member of the Homer Honor Society of World Poets. He is
married to his wife, Judy, and has three children: Kevin, twins Kara and
Tommy, and one grandchild, Aaron. Kennedy's hobbies are writing, public
speaking, and basketball. His loves are poetry and nature. His philosophy
is to "radiate his spirit of love before knowledge and his gentle grace
will walk softly in your heart. Love everyone, help everyone and never,
never, never give up on anyone."
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