In addition, faculty and colleagues joined students in visiting with him, assisting with projects and continually offering encouragement. If I had been any place else, I don't know if I would have made it. Dwight Wolfe, head of the Department of Large Animal Surgery and Medicine, said the inspiration works both ways. He's a remarkable young man who has been an inspiration to us all. He never lost his concern for others, nor his determination to continue his career, even when things seemed the darkest for him.
People know each other and really do seem to care about each other.
Kevin sees that, and I think he's right. Gary Beard, assistant dean for administration in the College of Veterinary Medicine, said Kisthardt has helped others deal with cancer in their families, including an alumnus that Beard referred to him for advice. Kisthardt frequently speaks to cancer patients and their families in appearances arranged by a cancer survivors organization. After obtaining his master's degree, he plans to establish a private practice at a ranch his parents are purchasing northeast of Orlando. From there, he also plans to continue speaking to cancer patients around the Southeast.