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Emma commented on Triumph and Tragedy: Where Heroes Are Forged

Articles like this are the reason I remain here. I could list the reasons why, but somehow that would take from the beauty of what you've...

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  What tragedy. It's great they got to keep the trophy for what it symbolized but what...
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  I bet that old, battered trophy could tell some stories, Sean... Its been too long hearing...
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Jonathan Mathis commented on Triumph and Tragedy: Where Heroes Are Forged

Nicely written, excellent story, Rojo.

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  Thank you, Jonathan. Encouraging words indeed!

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Luke Broadbent commented on Triumph and Tragedy: Where Heroes Are Forged

Wow! What an amazing and tragic story. The story is one thing, but credit to you for telling it so well. The description of the whole...

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  Good to hear from you again, Luke. Glad the words became pictures for you. It was...
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Blaine Spence commented on Triumph and Tragedy: Where Heroes Are Forged

What an amazing story. The conditions that you described had led me to believe the loss of life was going to be much higher. Tragic that...

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  Had the bus gone completely over the embankment, I'm sure the loss would have been much...
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  Best article written this week for the Bleacher Report. Thanks for the heads-up. Baby Tate
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Goutham Chakravarthi commented on Triumph and Tragedy: Where Heroes Are Forged

A triumph of human spirit in the face of adversity and loss... Yes, the resilience to put such tragedy behind and move on in life as...

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  Thanks so much, Goutham. Did you mean "We are Marshall"? What a tragic yet inspiring story...
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  Yeah, We Are Marshall. Corrected the mistake.

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Gary Buchanan commented on Triumph and Tragedy: Where Heroes Are Forged

Very well written. Very moving story. Nice slant on the story too.

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  Appreciate that you checked it out, Gary. ...and for leaving those encouraging words.

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Patrick Cwiklinski commented on Triumph and Tragedy: Where Heroes Are Forged

A very touching story and masterfully crafted Rojo. You painted an extremely vivid picture of the crash and I was actually sitting concerned at the result....

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  I agree, Patrick - it needed to be told. And I will tell it again...to my...

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JW Nix commented on Triumph and Tragedy: Where Heroes Are Forged

wonderful story

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  Thanks, JW. I'll never look at those trophies or those names quite the same after having...

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Ray Tannock commented on Triumph and Tragedy: Where Heroes Are Forged

This story was very well done and one of the best pieces I have read here in a while. Excellent, excellent job Rojo!!!!

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  I appreciate that, Ray. It was an honor to play a part in reviving the heroism...

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Leroy Watson commented on Triumph and Tragedy: Where Heroes Are Forged

Big Red, I honestly don't know what was better: the story-behind-the-story, or retelling of it all. This was absolutely remarkable writing. The story is touching, true...

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  Generous, generous comments, Leroy. Almost blushed like a premium red wine..."tasteful without becoming bland..." :-) You...

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Eric Annett commented on Triumph and Tragedy: Where Heroes Are Forged

Amazing story, Rojo. Beautiful work

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  Thank you, Eric. It is an amazing story. Makes one wonder how many more stories from...
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