You can see a whole movie franchise here…Quilt Story 5, The Stitcher Returns…but I digress.
You see that ‘C’ square in the quilt? That’s a story all of its own. Brett Dobray, one of Chris’ Langley teammates and buds, wanted to bring something to the funeral and leave for Chris. He had his Grandma make this square with the ‘C’ for Captain and the stars. This was an amazing thought from a young man and one that will be treasured forever. It wasn’t planned, but I don’t think it was a fluke at all that this square ended up right beside the Iroquois Lacrosse square. Along with Josh Beasley, Ryley Brown, Ryan Gladiuk and Will VandenHooven, Brett and Chris were all Langley boys who played together on the Bantam Team BC Box team that won a bronze medal in Ontario in 2007. The Iroquois were amazing to watch at the tournament and many of the boys exchanged shirts and helmets to bring home a memory. Brett, I want you to know how much Chris loved playing with you. It came down to a very basic reason. You have a passion for the game and you want to win.
As Langley’s Midget A1 Box team and teams from around the province prepare for weekend battle at the Provincials this Saturday and Sunday, I think it’s important to think about Be The Best. It’s really about 1+1=3. Personally, leave nothing on the floor. That means 110% every shift. Then do something for a teammate…an extra hit, an extra effort on a pass, a full sprint to the bench on a line change. It’s those little things that you do yourself (that’s 1) + what you do for others (that’s 1) that when added up make the magical 3. Think about it. That’s what Be The Best is all about.
Young men like Brett get it. Leadership is not always the loudest guy in the room, it’s the loudest person through his or her actions.
Be The Best. 