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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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    • Sean Serritella replied…

      What tragedy. It's great they got to keep the trophy for what it symbolized but what...

    • Rojo Grande replied…

      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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    • Rojo Grande replied…

      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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    • Rojo Grande replied…

      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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    • Rojo Grande replied…

      Had the bus gone completely over the embankment, I'm sure the loss would have been much...

    • BabyTate replied…

      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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    • Rojo Grande replied…

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

    • Goutham Chakravarthi replied…

      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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    • Rojo Grande replied…

      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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    • Rojo Grande replied…

      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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    • Rojo Grande replied…

      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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    • Rojo Grande replied…

      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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    • Rojo Grande replied…

      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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    • Rojo Grande replied…

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

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