Today’s date is not lost on me. It is exactly one month today that Chris passed away. Yesterday was probably the hardest day I’ve had since the first week. Remember that yo-yo analogy? Maybe more like an elevator. What I believe more than ever is that we continue to move forward by making decisions on a daily or hourly basis, whatever is needed, to move forward.
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Does that mean blocking feelings and emotion? No. But what it does mean is that we are not going to sit around and be sad 24-7. Specifically for today, it means lacrosse.
We are very proud to be attending the Intermediate A Langley Thunder lacrosse home opener at the Langley Event Centre at 2pm. We are there as fans and to support Chris’ teammates. I found this picture that I just had to show you. This was taken in April of 2007 at a tournament in Coquitlam. For privacy sake, I’ll leave out the names of the boys, but you’ll recognize many of the faces. Coach Sean Beasley and Harvey Bull flank the boys with Chris in the front row. They may have grown a little in the past three years!!! Many of these boys will be on the floor this afternoon. Chris will be with you in spirit boys. Be The Best! I’m hoping to be in my ‘usual game spot’ at least some of the time in the corner of the rink at rink level shooting some pictures!
ps. For the uninitiated, lacrosse is an intense, fast-paced game like hockey with big hits and amazing stick skills. More on the history of Canada’s national summer sport in future blogs!
pps. We are also attending the home opener of the Junior A Langley Thunder on Tuesday night where a video tribute to Chris is planned as well as the 50-50 proceeds will go to the Chris Friesen Memorial Award. We humbly thank the Thunder and the lacrosse community for this amazing support!!
Have a great Sunday.
Be The Best. 