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A True Champion

"A True Champion" by: Eric L. Boddie Knowing you were 24 when you also retired an eight Only one g.o.a.t. in my Lifetime has achieved that fate Be it 18 or 81, a little more than everything is what he gave Even though he wasn't playing baseball, he had so many saves Belief in one's self is a lesson he truly taught Remember all the last days, how many times was 60 caught Yet, he didn't stop for there are still battles to be fought As you must understand, perfection of his craft is all he sought Nothing I saw him do was something that could be bought That's why the truth of what happened should never be distraught And to Ascend with one's child is something I am simply unable to describe Along with two coaches, two mothers, two daughters and a pilot touches deep inside And about them, it saddens me that I really don't know much I just hope and Pray that their Lives Are Things God Has Touched I, too, wear the number 8 as Dolemite of the Fall 1998 line of the Alpha Pi chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. entitled the Blue Renaissance so I was destined to be a fan of Kobe's so you know that I was touched by this tragedy. With God, however, there is absolutely nothing we can't endure. My Prayers and condolences go out to everyone affected by this. God Will Pull us all through....

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Date: 6/26/2020 3:35:00 PM
Wonderfully written tribute.
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Eric Boddie
Date: 6/26/2020 7:11:00 PM
were you a fan???
Date: 3/9/2020 10:03:00 PM
My friend, this is such a wonderfully touching tribute to Kobe and those that perished with him in that tragic crash. Sad reality is any one of us to depart this realm at any minute of any day. A fav, a gem....
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Eric Boddie
Date: 6/26/2020 7:12:00 PM
it was a sad day for sure mr lindley....
Date: 1/29/2020 10:16:00 AM
a beautiful well penned tribute to those who perished on the helicopter... Kobe was a native to my area...always inspiring others always trying to do what he could to make others succeed... so sad the news so poignant yet beautiful your poem... hugs
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Eric Boddie
Date: 6/26/2020 7:13:00 PM
so are you an eagles fan too....im with the dirty birds all day....;)