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Its more than coaching, its also caring. Be proud to be LSU
Posted on 10/24/08 at 5:40 pm
Posted on 10/24/08 at 5:40 pm
You can be proud of LSU and its current and past coaches. A couple of months ago, my twin brother was in a Shreveport hospital diagnosed with terminal cancer. He was putting up a great fight, but the disease had just overwhelmed him.
Evidently some of his co-workers, in management, I assume, had notified someone at the university about his battle and what a great LSU fan he was. When I visited him one day back then, he had a smile from ear to ear; he said you never guess who called. Well, Dale Brown had called him, spoke to him about 10 minutes and gave him encouragement. Later he sent him two autographed books that he had written. And when the books came in, a large photo of Les Miles, and on it a message from Miles that said “Fight like a Tiger”. Also included was a LSU cap with Miles’ initials inside. My twin was so proud, so happy and grateful.
I cannot tell you how much joy that brought to my brother. That these fine gentlemen took time to bring peace and happiness to someone they did not know, it just says so much about them. I lost a brother since then, but I gained a couple of heroes. All of you can be proud of LSU and our coaches that go beyond the call.
Evidently some of his co-workers, in management, I assume, had notified someone at the university about his battle and what a great LSU fan he was. When I visited him one day back then, he had a smile from ear to ear; he said you never guess who called. Well, Dale Brown had called him, spoke to him about 10 minutes and gave him encouragement. Later he sent him two autographed books that he had written. And when the books came in, a large photo of Les Miles, and on it a message from Miles that said “Fight like a Tiger”. Also included was a LSU cap with Miles’ initials inside. My twin was so proud, so happy and grateful.
I cannot tell you how much joy that brought to my brother. That these fine gentlemen took time to bring peace and happiness to someone they did not know, it just says so much about them. I lost a brother since then, but I gained a couple of heroes. All of you can be proud of LSU and our coaches that go beyond the call.
Posted on 10/24/08 at 5:43 pm to PapaChief
Great story. Sorry about your brother, man. I lost my older sister to cancer back in June. That shows you the type of guys that Dale Brown and Les Miles are. It goes way deeper than football and it is good to know they are impacting young men's lives in that way.
Posted on 10/24/08 at 5:43 pm to PapaChief
Great Post!
Condolences to the loss of your brother.
Condolences to the loss of your brother.
Posted on 10/24/08 at 5:44 pm to PapaChief
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This post was edited on 10/24/08 at 5:45 pm
Posted on 10/24/08 at 5:50 pm to PapaChief
Wow, what a compelling story and one that made the eyes get a little moist.
A beautiful example of the LSU family coming to the aid of one in need.
A beautiful example of the LSU family coming to the aid of one in need.
Posted on 10/24/08 at 5:56 pm to COTiger
great story man, my heart goes out to your family.
Posted on 10/24/08 at 5:56 pm to PapaChief
I've always said that I would rather LSU lose a game coached by Miles than win a game coached by many, many other college coaches.
The same principle applied to Dale Brown back in the day.
The same principle applied to Dale Brown back in the day.
Posted on 10/24/08 at 5:57 pm to PapaChief
I'm truly sorry to hear about your brother. I know you would give anything and everything to change the situation, but it still wouldn't be enough. Stay strong and thanks for sharing the story. My little brother got diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a week ago. We haven't told Mom, yet.
Posted on 10/24/08 at 6:12 pm to LSU80 USF08
I am so sorry LSU80. Be strong.
Posted on 10/24/08 at 6:31 pm to PapaChief
I am so sorry for your loss. My brother died in a car wreck 4 years ago tomorrow. Nothing compares to losing a sibling. You somehow know that you'll probably go through the death of your parents, and possibly your spouse, but for some reason losing my brother was so overwhelming.
He was gone so suddenly, that there were no goodbyes, but I know that I've always been grateful that he saw the Tigers win that 2003 National Championship!!
He was gone so suddenly, that there were no goodbyes, but I know that I've always been grateful that he saw the Tigers win that 2003 National Championship!!
Posted on 10/24/08 at 6:32 pm to LSUmomma
to your brother RIP
This post was edited on 10/24/08 at 6:33 pm
Posted on 10/24/08 at 6:38 pm to cenla tigah
Thanks, I'm in B'ham, but I still listen to Don Debuke's fish and game on WWL every Sat. morning on my way to work, 'cause my bro was a huge hunter and fisherman-- it makes me feel close to him to keep up with the outdoors guys!
Posted on 10/24/08 at 6:39 pm to cenla tigah
My condolences.
Thank you for sharing and may you're brother RIP
Thank you for sharing and may you're brother RIP
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Posted on 10/24/08 at 6:40 pm to LSUmomma
your brother and I share the love for the outdoors. I'll be sitting in a deer stand in the morning, but my true passion is duck hunting and fishing. Very sorry for your loss, but keeping his memory alive the way you do is the best medicine there is. God Bless You!!
Posted on 10/24/08 at 6:44 pm to cenla tigah
Funny thing.. my husband has no interest in hunting/fishing..and since I moved away, we are very seldom around my family in Louisiana and that lifestyle
and my 14 year old daughter is totally into animals, outdoors, and of course, guys who hunt, fish and such. I really think it's hereditary! Her uncle Paul was an all time great duck hunter... could call 'em in from across the state, I believe! He'd be so proud of my girl.. I hope he's got just the right guy in camo all picked out for her!!
and my 14 year old daughter is totally into animals, outdoors, and of course, guys who hunt, fish and such. I really think it's hereditary! Her uncle Paul was an all time great duck hunter... could call 'em in from across the state, I believe! He'd be so proud of my girl.. I hope he's got just the right guy in camo all picked out for her!!
Posted on 10/24/08 at 6:46 pm to LSUmomma
thats great, we're blessed, and truely live in a sportsmans paradise. Wouldnt trade it for the world . . . . . .
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