Proud Moments

Last Friday prior to the disappointing loss to the Alouettes, I was fortunate enough to be honoured at my high school to be named on the Runnymede Wall of Fame. It was truly a rewarding experience but it allowed me to reflect on a few past times when I was proud at the Argonauts and vice versa.

I reflect back to the summer of 95. Actually, back to the November of 88. The Argos players, seeing how I needed funds to carry on to University, collected money to pay for my first year. They presented me with a cheque and said that I had to graduate and show them the paper when I got it. So speed forward to the summer of '95 when the team stopped practice just to see that piece of paper I promised them. The applause was all the inspiration I needed to know they were with me every step of my University career. I feel as though all the players and staff that have been a part of my success with programs and other things are with me every step of the way.

When I finally arrived at the Rogers Centre to see the team make a great effort to almost beating the Als, I ran into Michael Clemons outside one of the suites. When I told him of my induction he was disappointed that he wasn't aware which made me feel a little more special than just a co worker, but I have never been just a co worker anyways. It was an honour to hear how this was regarded by Michael and in hindsight I should have told him but it was one of those things that I decided to be humble about rather than shout out. I suppose these moments that make me proud are partly because I have spent more than half my life with 75-100 older brothers and sisters that are new every year.

Read my next blog when I recap the Level The Playing Field program.