From (Spirituality) Original Memory Interview Question

His Response:

When my son was in the emergency room with no life signs, we were approached by a representative of The Gift Of Life, a tissue and organ donation organization. Although in something of a state of shock, I agreed to donate Kenny's heart, liver, pancreas and kidneys.

After the donation surgeries, the folks from Gift of Life came to the funeral home and told us that all the organs were successfully transplanted. Kenny's heart went to a high school student in Brighton. My reaction surprised me: I gave a loud whoop, standing right in front of Ken in his casket.

I knew -- I just knew -- that we had done the right thing.

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From (Sports and Athletics) Original Memory Interview Question

His Response:

When I was 12 or 13, I came in 2nd place in the local Punt, Pass and Kick competition. Yup, that's much easier than actually playing football. Fewer bruises.

I've been on a few bowling teams. Does that qualify as sport? I'm not so sure. One of the teams was called The Excels. That was because we all wore XL bowling shirts, not because we were good.

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From (Sports and Athletics) Original Memory Interview Question

His Response:

Self-delusion is perhaps my strongest athletic ability. It really helps me be better than the others.

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From (Sports and Athletics) Original Memory Interview Question

His Response:

I've learned much from my children's activities. The Thompsons are not a competitive people. However, we've found ways to have fun even when losing a game.

My older son took a soccer ball to the chops on a cold, rainy day. He stopped for a second, got a look of determination in his eyes, and moved on. I was amazed that he could be so strong, because that had to hurt.

My younger son tried out for a soccer travel team. He didn't know any of the other boys trying out and they wouldn't pass him the ball. Finally, in frustration, he took the ball from a kid, dribbled around the rest, attacked the goal and scored. Then, he came to me and said, "Let's go home." He wanted nothing to do with a team of selfish players.

My daughter, who is the youngest in her class, is a pretty shy girl. She changed schools at sixth grade and knew nobody. Prior to school that year, the girls in the school had a volleyball camp and invited her. Suddenly, she was one of the girls.

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From (Sports and Athletics) Original Memory Interview Question

His Response:

I am the father and dad (similar but different) to three amazing human beings. But this is a sports interview, so...

I grew up in a serious football town, never played, and was well-liked by the football coach (a guy noted for not liking non-footballers).

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