Removed Wrestling Coach Thanks Supporters

's removed wrestling coach Paul Tolle has reached out to his supporters with a thank you note on Facebook.

In the note, Tolle thanked supporters and former removed coach and athletic director Chip Snyder. Both men were removed from their positions Monday after concerns were raised of unsafe student behavior during a trip last month to an Eastern Shore wrestling tournament, according to county schools spokesman Bob Mosier.

Snyder is still teaching physical education at the school, but Tolle is not a teacher, Mosier said.

The letter appeared on the Anne Arundel County Breaking News Facebook page Wednesday afternoon and received 37 "likes" and 16 comments.

Tolle’s letter to supporters said, “I want to say thank you for everything that you have done and are doing. Many of you ask how I/we can deal with these events and the answer first and foremost is with your support.”

He continued to say, “I thank each and every one of you, especially those of you who keep my wife and kids in your thoughts and prayers. I’m a big boy and God gave me these shoulders for a reason, but my wife and kids didn’t sign-up for this tour-of-duty.”

Snyder’s wife also reached out on Facebook to thank those who supported her husband. She posted a lengthy letter on the Show Support for Coach Snyder and Coach Tolle page.

Facebook user Holy Snyder wrote, “I want to thank you all for your support as our lives have been turned upside down these last 3 days. It has been amazing to sit back and read all of the wonderful things you have written about my husband. I knew he had an impact on so many people but some of the stories brought tears to my eyes.”

No additional information news regarding the investigation has been released.