Every once in a while I forget it but nearly every time I run into one of his columns I remember it, Rick Reilly is hands down the best sportswriter out there. He is insightful and on point. I love his Riffs of Reilly on SI.com and also love it when, now and again, SI.com features a story of his (you can always find him bringing up the rear in SI and usually end up laughing or crying your rear end off).
This time he writes a deeply touching story about Korinne Shroyer who committed suicide and then became a life saver because of it. The pain the parents feel jumps off the page. I have no idea what I would do if something like that happened to Zoe.
I also happened to find a webpage devoted to the story of Len Geiger whose life was saved by Korinne and her parents' actions.
He just picks good stuff to cover and now and again I feel downright blessed to be alive at a time when someone like him is writing. It's awesome!!
Tim,
Thanks for posting this. It's got to be the best I've ever seen from Rick. Korinne and her family have meant the world to me. Quite literally saving my life. My life now goes on with my wife, Christina (who I met after transplant) and our 19 month old Ava Corinne...the absolute light of my life.
Take good care,
Len Geiger
PS I'll be running (well, racewalking) again with Kevin and Kristie in Oct and Nov.
PPS Watch for the story to repeat on HBO's "Real Sports" before Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Len Geiger | September 09, 2007 at 05:58 AM