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Originally posted by JackStraw
I usually don't post , so I'll try to get my money's worth....
Aargh's story of playing Bball with R. Johnson moved me to write....
I first met Ronnie on the basketball court during a fraternity inter -squad scrimmage . I knew he was a stud D-1 football player , but knew nothing of his BB ability , though I supposed he would be good. And , he was a level above me , but being a year or two older , I had a little more savvy.... It was one of my finiest defensive efforts , and while I didn't shut him down , I did earn his respect enough that he got pissed off at me.... Ronnie was a good guy , and came from a good family....
10-2-70 was my 21st BD .... It was a Friday afternoon , and like always , we were up at the Flicker getting tanked..... Then the radio reports started coming in.... ( this was before internet times ) ... We all retreated to the Frat house to gather and listen to the news. We lost several good brothers in that crash , along with a lot of other good human beings..... I have no explanation for that , it's way above my paygrade .... Through my football frat bros , I probably at least met most of the team at one time or another.... The thing I found so interesting was here were these big strong athletes , that do violent things on the football field , but when you get to know them , they could be kind and gentle people.... The only words of wisdom I can offer is that we never know when the bells will toll..... Try to do your best , enjoy your life , do some good in the world , and spred as much love as you can , time permitting....
If anybody is still reading , I would encourage you to donate to Rick Stephens bicycle memorial .... There is a link around , and his personal story is well known..... I can personally attest to the fact that on several occasions Hack ( as we called him ) saved many brothers lifes when the action was on..... Rick's a gentle person by nature , just somebody you wouldn't want to mess with......
Peace.....
Aargh's story of playing Bball with R. Johnson moved me to write....
I first met Ronnie on the basketball court during a fraternity inter -squad scrimmage . I knew he was a stud D-1 football player , but knew nothing of his BB ability , though I supposed he would be good. And , he was a level above me , but being a year or two older , I had a little more savvy.... It was one of my finiest defensive efforts , and while I didn't shut him down , I did earn his respect enough that he got pissed off at me.... Ronnie was a good guy , and came from a good family....
10-2-70 was my 21st BD .... It was a Friday afternoon , and like always , we were up at the Flicker getting tanked..... Then the radio reports started coming in.... ( this was before internet times ) ... We all retreated to the Frat house to gather and listen to the news. We lost several good brothers in that crash , along with a lot of other good human beings..... I have no explanation for that , it's way above my paygrade .... Through my football frat bros , I probably at least met most of the team at one time or another.... The thing I found so interesting was here were these big strong athletes , that do violent things on the football field , but when you get to know them , they could be kind and gentle people.... The only words of wisdom I can offer is that we never know when the bells will toll..... Try to do your best , enjoy your life , do some good in the world , and spred as much love as you can , time permitting....
If anybody is still reading , I would encourage you to donate to Rick Stephens bicycle memorial .... There is a link around , and his personal story is well known..... I can personally attest to the fact that on several occasions Hack ( as we called him ) saved many brothers lifes when the action was on..... Rick's a gentle person by nature , just somebody you wouldn't want to mess with......
Peace.....
Thank you for posting that. I wasn't born when this happened, and hearing more about every year brings it closer to me.
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