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« on: May 26, 2008, 12:37:03 pm »
Last Memorial day (5/28/07) New England Patriots defensive end Marquise Hill, 91 died while saving the life of his jet skiing companion Ashley Blazio, after they both fell off the jet ski.

Hill's death did not receive nearly the attention as Sean Taylor.

But when we speak of sports heros, can on really be more of hero than to lay down ones own life to save another's.

R.I.P.
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« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2008, 12:41:58 pm »
Hoodie,

For once, I have to say that this was a good post out of you.  And yes, I agree 100%, if you trade your own life so that other lives can be saved, you definitely are a hero. 
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« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2008, 01:59:21 pm »
Not to crap of the memory of a dead guy, but this story is somewhat embellished.

They fell off their jet ski in the middle of nowhere, and he drowned.  He didn't sacrifice himself to save her, but instead "helped her remain calm" until she grabbed on to a buoy.  She credits him with helping her not panic.

Still a good deed -- don't want to take a shot at the guy, but it's not like he laid down his life for her.
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« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2008, 02:03:07 pm »
^^^ Your hatred of an AFC East rival knows no bounds. 
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« Reply #4 on: May 26, 2008, 02:04:38 pm »
Believe it or not, the Pats are actually my 2nd favorite team in the league.  Lately, I've been a hater, but I usually pull for them to win, once the Dolphins are eliminated.

I like Boston sports -- Red Sox and Celtics, specifically.
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« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2008, 02:10:26 pm »
Regaurdless of this mans death or the team he played for I salute him and his family for the great sacrifice of protecting our country.
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« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2008, 02:52:44 pm »
^ HUH?
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« Reply #7 on: May 26, 2008, 03:46:57 pm »
sorry I misread the article I thought hoodie said he saved lives for our country.
But seeing where this is Memorial Day I salute all those who are or who have fought for our great nation.
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« Reply #8 on: May 26, 2008, 04:41:03 pm »
^^^ Maybe you were thinking of Pat Tilman. 
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« Reply #9 on: May 26, 2008, 05:46:48 pm »
Reminds me of the late Joe Delaney, the Kansas City Chief running back which was a precursor to Barry Sanders, risking his life to save someone else. My respect goes out to Marquise.
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« Reply #10 on: May 26, 2008, 07:00:14 pm »
Quote from: MyGodWearsAHoodie on May 26, 2008, 12:37:03 pm
Hill's death did not receive nearly the attention as Sean Taylor.
One was murdered during the season.  The other fell off a jet ski during the off-season. 

Delaney dove into a pond and tried to save three children who were screaming for help.  He was an inexperienced swimmer, but he reacted in his unselfish fashion.
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« Reply #11 on: May 26, 2008, 07:51:16 pm »
Quote from: run_to_win on May 26, 2008, 07:00:14 pm
One was murdered during the season.  The other fell off a jet ski during the off-season. 

Delaney dove into a pond and tried to save three children who were screaming for help.  He was an inexperienced swimmer, but he reacted in his unselfish fashion.

Thanks run_to_win for the update. I forgot that Mr. Delaney was trying to save some children.

He was a heck of a running back.
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« Reply #12 on: May 26, 2008, 10:55:04 pm »
Quote from: simeon on May 26, 2008, 02:10:26 pm
Regaurdless of this mans death or the team he played for I salute him and his family for the great sacrifice of protecting our country.

Absolutely! Any jet skiing, ex-football playing, protector of our country should be awarded with our respect.
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« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2008, 12:59:06 pm »
It's called a life jacket.  Keeps you from drowning.
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« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2008, 02:04:24 pm »
Quote from: simeon on May 26, 2008, 02:10:26 pm
Regardless of this mans death or the team he played for I salute him and his family for the great sacrifice of protecting our country.
Did he serve? 
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