I have interviewed politicians, star
athletes, and shared a laugh with Ellen DeGeneres, but when I think
about the people and experiences that have touched my heart, and
inspired me to be better, I think of Ian Supra.
It was February 2014, and I was
covering a high school water polo meet that was benefiting Ian's
treatments.
The 18-year-old teammate was battling
stage IV esophageal cancer.
I remember the look in Ian's eyes when he
told me the spots had spread to his liver.
It was one of genuine humility.
He had accepted his cross and was
prepared to carry it to the end.
That's what he did.
Ian passed away early this morning at
the age of 20.
He fought the good fight, and helped
others along the way- raising money and support for a boy with
an incurable brain tumor, and a teenager with leukemia.
We will all encounter
unavoidable sorrows in life, but when we learn to have patience through them, we become “Supra Strong.”
Thank you Ian, for what you taught me.
I will never forget you.
“You never know what's gonna
happen, you might get a curve ball but don't let it slow you
down...overcome it, just work through it, it's just going to make you
stronger in the end.” ~Ian
Supra
(Photo: Red Huber/ Orlando Sentinel)
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