A LEGACY
UNVEILED
W
ith gasps from family
Pouring themselves into the
and friends and
Academy and the young men
tears in their eyes,
who attended during their tenure
Barbara & Errol Bisso ’61
has been their life’s work. Their
watched as a lasting tribute
legacy includes not only their
in their honor was unveiled at
son Richard, daughter Maria,
Homecoming 2021 with nearly
and Errol’s brother Gary, but
300 alumni in attendance to
also their extended RMA family
celebrate their lifetime achieve-
encompassing hundreds of young
ments. This alumni-led initiative
men whom they have coached,
has already raised more than
mentored, and loved through
The initial goal to raise $100,000
$168,000 to fund the commem-
the years.
for this project has been exceeded, and now the alumni committee is
orative display, upgraded finishes, technology, and comfortable
Earlier this year, Coach Bisso an-
focused on the ultimate goal of
furnishings in the new welcome
nounced his retirement effective
raising $300,000 for the naming
center located at the west portal.
May 31, 2022. Just as they spent
rights for the entire welcome
their early days living in the bar-
center. To be a part of this
The Bisso Legacy tells the story
racks with the cadets, the Bisso
meaningful tribute, contact any
of Coach and Mama Bisso, as they
tribute is located within the
member of the alumni project
are fondly referred to by many
barracks, in the new welcome
committee or Ellen DeFoor, Vice
RMA alumni. They have lived,
center, where their story and
President for Advancement at
served, and remained dedicated
legacy will continue to touch the
edefoor@riversidemilitary.com
to RMA for more than 55 years.
lives of many for years to come.
or 770-538-2924.
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