Have not cried for an athlete or celebrity before until today. Watching Johnny 3-4 days a week for 8 months out of the year for almost a decade made it feel like he was a friend. Seeing him grow up and getting to know his family even if just on tv has made his and his brothers passing so difficult to wrap my head around. Part of the reason why it was so hard to see him leave for the Jackets was because of how intertwined he and his family were with this city, but in hindsight him moving to be close to his loved ones was the right decision. Life is too short. I am going to go give my loved ones a hug today.
May their memory be a blessing.
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