Learning this type of information takes some time for me to respond. I read this several times over the last few days in hopes of having some understanding/acceptance. Didn't happen. I feel so sorry for the family of this great young man. I really hope the family and the John's Hopkins community can do something to commemorate his life and all that his spirit added to the lives of others. This information comes at, personally, a tough time. On August 21, 2003, our son called in tears. His best friend and teammate had died the evening before in an auto accident while returning with his Dad from a game between his beloved Cubbies and the Astros. To this day Jason wears #12 on his wrist band to make sure Chris remains with him. At Christmas, Jason emails his mother with stories about Chris and the time Chris and Jason had playing together in college. Chris' mother told us how important those stories are to her. The stories give her a chance to love and enjoy the life of her son. The NECBL named a 10th man award after Chris because of his zest for life and love of baseball. Gosh, I miss Chris. I have a sense that Chris and Mike Durgala lived their lives in very similar ways. Chris touched mine and many others. Losing young men like this is hard. It is really hard.
'You don't have to be a great player to play in the major leagues, you've got to be a good one every day.'
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I feel so sorry for the family of this great young man. I really hope the family and the John's Hopkins community can do something to commemorate his life and all that his spirit added to the lives of others.
Me too
Another member on the hsbbweb told me about losing a son to cancer and I frankly don't know how parents ever get over losing a child. I do believe there will be a reunion someday and for now, the angels will be guarding these young souls while in heaven.
Such a sad story ... I can't even imagine the sorrow his parents and other family and loved ones must feel. AJ lost a friend in '03 in an auto accident and the pain on his parents' faces was heart wrenching. Prayers for the durgala family as they deal with this loss.
Mary Ann * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "The Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:8 [8/21/08]
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will be guarding these young souls while in heaven.
