Moments in time can do that. It’s a bloody miracle I say! Happened to me in real time once or twice and I’ll never forget it. I’ve tried to explain it to people but they already knew I was nuts…
Lots of lessons here--yes, life is short is a good one. Another: If there's anyone reading this column who has their gun(s) accessible and not locked in a safe, please be responsible and take care of that soon. Not a political comment, just good advice.
John, You are a story-teller at heart, and you are a darned good one. Thank you. There is a time set aside in eternity past for each of us to leave this Earth, and it is usually not when we think it will be.
You made "Strick's" short life here memorable, and worth remembering. Dunk a medicine ball: who can do that at 5'9"? And, that was the least of the many things "Strick" did. What a nice young man he was. Again, thank you. VR,
This is fresh air in this cynical age of NIL, coaches job hopping and university names acting as fronts for semi pro football teams (at the so called power 5 level). Here was a young man who competed hard, earned his degree and wanted to give back to his community. Thanks, JC, you reminded us of the important part of what college sports are all about. R.I.P. Deante and let’s give some love to the Vikings, Big Sky, and our local small college true student athletes. Yes, this comes from a Buckeye alum and having the Beavers and Vikings be my Oregon teams!
John, I didn't know Strickland, and never saw him play. I feel like I know him now.
Thanks,
CB
Me too
Another Canzano Classic
Brutal reminder of how life can suddenly go bad and how we must look for good in the ashes
Burning Point for me is it’s been almost five years without a legal decision…
GO DAWGS
Lawyers sell hope and time.
Oregon’s present court system isn’t
GO DAWGS
Only on this night it slowed down for the last minute.
That final minute... wild.
A great story made greater through your writing.
Moments in time can do that. It’s a bloody miracle I say! Happened to me in real time once or twice and I’ll never forget it. I’ve tried to explain it to people but they already knew I was nuts…
Thanks for sharing a tragic yet heart warming story John. You really know how to touch the souls of your readers. Good stuff.
Lots of lessons here--yes, life is short is a good one. Another: If there's anyone reading this column who has their gun(s) accessible and not locked in a safe, please be responsible and take care of that soon. Not a political comment, just good advice.
Great piece John. Touching story for a young man that touched so many.
John Canzano touching the ether once again. Pulitzer Prize journalism. It’s like fine wine or priceless 🖼️. If that doesn’t touch your soul….
John, You are a story-teller at heart, and you are a darned good one. Thank you. There is a time set aside in eternity past for each of us to leave this Earth, and it is usually not when we think it will be.
You made "Strick's" short life here memorable, and worth remembering. Dunk a medicine ball: who can do that at 5'9"? And, that was the least of the many things "Strick" did. What a nice young man he was. Again, thank you. VR,
Awesome column JC!!!!
Thank you for these types of columns! They difficult but remind us of so many important life lessons!!!
Thank you John! Great reminder! I’m now entering my 80s. Yes sir, it goes by fast!
Bill, I used to think 80 was old. Now that I’m creeping up on 79 not so much. We’ve seen some changes haven’t we?
Even in death he touched lives and continues touching them. Thank you for sharing him with us.
Another JC masterpiece!
This is fresh air in this cynical age of NIL, coaches job hopping and university names acting as fronts for semi pro football teams (at the so called power 5 level). Here was a young man who competed hard, earned his degree and wanted to give back to his community. Thanks, JC, you reminded us of the important part of what college sports are all about. R.I.P. Deante and let’s give some love to the Vikings, Big Sky, and our local small college true student athletes. Yes, this comes from a Buckeye alum and having the Beavers and Vikings be my Oregon teams!
John, stories like this is why I subscribe to you!
Tears in my eyes. Good article.
The sun is shining out and inside. Thank you.