I thought about the hapless moment where Rahim Moore misplayed a hail mary pass from Joe Flacco allowing the Ravens to tie the Broncos in the waning moments of a divisional playoff game, snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
As a life long Bronco fan it was a painful moment, compounded by the ever crafty decision of John Fox to take a knee to allow the Broncos to regroup only to eventually lose in double overtime after an ill advised throw across his body by one, Peyton Frozen Manning.
While this was a disappointment as a fan it pales in contrast to what happened on Patriot's day at the 118th running of the Boston Marathon.
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| Marathon runner blown off his feet by the blast near the finish line |
As a marathon runner, this was a profoundly disturbing event and again served as a reminder that our lives are fragile, our way of life remains under attack.
From the worst we witness in human behavior, those who choose to attack innocent people to the first responders in these horrific moments. Can we please stop pretending that athletes are heroes and role models because of their athletic abilities? I will choose a policeman, a firefighter, a paramedic, the soldier that serves our country as my heroes.
The other part of my most memorable sports moment goes hand in hand with the marathon bombing. If only we could carry these sense of unity and community every day, what would be possible?
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| This is our f******* city~David Ortiz |
#BostonStrong
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