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Doug's avatar
Sep 12Edited

John, Please don’t take this as an insult because I mean it as a compliment, but sometimes I think the world would be a better place had you spent your career writing exclusively about people instead of sports

You have an incredible gift when it comes to this stuff

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Guy Greco's avatar

Agreed. I'm thinking John can replace Steve Hartman on CBS.

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Evil Beaver's avatar

He does write about people! He’s gifted as a writer because he doesn’t dwell on stats and final scores, he finds the human stories behind the sports.

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Doug's avatar

For sure! I think you know what I meant but we are certainly all so lucky to have such a gifted storyteller in our lives

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Michael Bishop's avatar

He truly does. He reminds me of John Stinebeck

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Michael Morrow's avatar

Ah, man, there you go again. Friday morning and my wife wants me out caulking her new greenhouse. But I'm trying to get through a "human interest" piece and I can't see the screen. Good to know, after yet another insane week, that my heart can still be touched. Thanks.

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Andrew Schulman's avatar

So well said, Michael. I'm not caulking today but I feel exactly the same way as you do. Thank you Mr Canzano!

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Timothy Keith's avatar

Me too Michael -- doggone John -- he's hard on us! But in an awesome, rewarding and ultimately uplifting way. Thank you John!

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Michael Morrow's avatar

Really, one story like this makes my subscription worthwhile.

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Keith Dickey's avatar

“In the end, the good stuff is still out there.” Something we all need to remind ourselves of. Thanks John.

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Jen GH's avatar

Thank you John for sharing this human interest story, I really needed it. I refuse to give up hope that somehow we can find a way to get along, like Kenny Chesney wrote.

Get along on down the road

We've got a long, long way to go

Scared to live, scared to die

We ain't perfect, but we try

Get along while we can

Always give love the upper hand

Paint a wall, learn to dance

Call your mom, buy a boat

Drink a beer, sing a song

Make a friend, can't we all get along?

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Ed S.'s avatar

This. This is why I look forward to every post you do. It's a rare talent that can put things in perspective with a few words. No matter what the subject, you do this for us. Thank you for putting my mind where it needed to be today.

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Kevin Gillette's avatar

I know Scott’s journey. I have over 19 years of sobriety now. I’ve learned that you must make the circle around you better, especially in this world. Scott did that! ❤️🥲

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Jennifer Cooper's avatar

Yes he did💙

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Gary A. Sedivy's avatar

One of your best! Thank you.

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Terry Cook's avatar

John, you have matured in both your understanding and your writing over the years. You have a gift with words. Maybe I’m just getting soft in my old age, but your story and the way you presented it touched me deeply. Thank you.

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Jim Fitzhenry's avatar

🙏, thank you. Heroism is not just displayed in big events, sometimes its displayed by a man who is trying to be the best husband, father and friend he can be. Thank you for this powerful story coming at a needed time.

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Betty Marshall's avatar

Thanks for the inspirational story, John. It’s hard to keep a positive outlook in these troubling times, but your take on this family’s strong commitments should keep us focused on what we should aspire to in OUR lives and communities.

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Robert M Dammeyer's avatar

Thank you, John.

That's it.

Thank you.

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Paul Seebeck's avatar

Thank you John for the reminder of how beautiful life - our world, yes even humanity is. May we all learn to live with the power of light that is in each of us, allowing it flow out of us in ways that bring healing to us, and our world. Which is what Scott did for his daughter Shannon and family, and others. Keep sharing your gift with us - and thank you.

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Gary Cavalli's avatar

Wow, John. I hesitate to ever say it's your best ever, but this one really moved me. Incredible story. Incredible writing. And very much needed on a day after a senseless shooting and the anniversary of 9/11.

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Donnie Jenck's avatar

Glad he was able to turn his life around and raise a family. A true inspiration to anyone trying to get over the hump

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Peter Toll's avatar

Well done. Courage and character are out there, they just don't get the headlines.

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Ron Anglin's avatar

Thanks. Stories like this help balance life and what’s important

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