OT: Nice Story from Main Boards

[LeapOnOver]

Thought I would share for those of you who don't really go to the main boards but straight to the Isles page (like I normally do).

http://nesn.com/2014/06/rangers-fans-come-together-raise-thousands-to-send-grieving-dad-to-game-4/

I really do believe the hockey community and players are more giving than any other sport out there.

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[SI90]

Pretty awesome if the fans.

As a father of a 7 year old girl I couldn't even imagine that feeling. Horrible.

 

[Isles5513]

That is just a great, but sad story. I feel bad for the man. Tragic that he lost his 4 month old. I can't imagin the feeling he is going through.

 

[rikker]

a sad story. could not imagine the pain.

fortunately, humans are very resilient. many disasters have resulted in humans accomplishing amazing, wonderful things. mourn for the little one, but honour her, by bringing a deeper love to all that you do.

the Teemu Selanne/terminally ill boy story, is one of my favourites.

we are often encouraged to think selfishly, but there is no disputing that we can accomplish more as a team. working as a community, is when we find humanity at it's best.

 

[enigmatic]

very nice story...i hope he had a good time last night...lets hope this wasnt his only child....that would make a tough loss even tougher

 

[Felix Unger]

very nice story...i hope he had a good time last night...lets hope this wasnt his only child....that would be a tough loss even tougher

Seemed it was. Also read that he was going to court to get full custody.

 

[Brunomics]

Really sad story.... poor guy nothing in the world can make him feel better but hopefully he had at least a couple hours of hapiness last night.

 

[Inapt]

My sister is actually friends with the father. She's said the Rangers have been really good to the family throughout all this.

 

[StumpNYI]

I have a 4 month old at home. I cannot imagine what this guy is going through. It would absolutely destroy me if anything ever happened to her. Happy to hear about the support he is receiving. Thanks for posting.

 

[Islanderfan17]

I know this guy (albeit very briefly, he is a good friend of one of my good friends) and was shocked when I read this. I had no idea any of this happened, and it's good to see what the community was able to do for him.

 

[The Underboss]

Sad story, but love how the hockey community comes together.