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Aug 28, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Incredibly touching. Thank you John. So many of these beautiful stories go untold, so again, thank you.

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Aug 28, 2022Liked by John Canzano

I am absolutely blessed by your stories of hope, faith, perseverance, endurance through the trials and tribulations of life. They make a difference in me. A good difference. Thank you for sharing.

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Aug 28, 2022Liked by John Canzano

For sure glassy eyes here. You tell important stories Canzano! Thank you for sharing this one. This is a story that changes lives.

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Aug 28, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Just amazing/tragic/inspirational/poignant at the same time.

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Aug 28, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Thank you John for introducing me to David. Thank you for introducing me to his family. Very powerful story! I am a better person today for reading it. Thank you!

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Aug 28, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Great story John! Such joy in the difference the Heller Foundation is making in our community, and keeping David’s memory alive. The Powerful strength of his parents is inspiring.

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Aug 28, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Thank you John for sharing this story. You have written about the Heller family before and each time I read about them, I come away feeling blessed. A strong and inspiring family. You know how to tug on the heartstrings in a good way.

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Aug 28, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Thanks for continuing to share David's memory. It was a beautiful event last night. Thank you John and Anna for being there for our community

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Aug 28, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Great story about the story behind the headline. Good to hear about good outcomes from sad events.

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JC, thanks for another of your growing list of reminders- cloaked as 'human interest' stories - that there are more important things than sport, that there are many more things uniting than dividing us, and that in the end, love always wins. Always.

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Thanks once again, John, for a very touching article about this unfortunate tragedy. I recall officiating a few of David's games with Central Cathodic - he was simply a great young man on the court. Always gracious to his opponents and never complained to the officials.

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Aug 28, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Thank you for sharing this lovely story that started with a tragedy. As a person that struggled to find answers to a heart issue for 19 months, I can appreciate the story even more. My situation is resolved now. Thanks again. -Rohith

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Aug 28, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Very powerful column John! We lost our son who was 25 years old nine years ago and we always love it when people ask about him. Our faith allowed us to get through this tragedy and God has also allowed us to walk beside others who have had similar losses.

Keep up the great work and hope to see you on fearless with Jason Whitlock again in the near future.

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Aug 28, 2022Liked by John Canzano

This is an incredibly inspiring story, and so well told. Thank you.

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Aug 28, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Thanks John, another great column. Please keep them coming.

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Aug 28, 2022Liked by John Canzano

Another great story…and the wind is in my eyes…again..

Thanks, John

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