I ran into this story, and it was so touching that it brought me to tears, so I thought I should share it. I want to make it clear that I don't know the family at all and have not spoken to them, but I just feel that, as a Purdue community, this is something we can all do for our fellow Boilermaker fans. This is the essence of a community, where we not only cheer and celebrate in good times, but more importantly, support and care for one another in tough times.
Sadly, there is a diehard Purdue fan who passed away. Her husband shared on the Facebook page that they were both big time Purdue fans, and have attended more than 250 games together. The school that the wife taught had a "Purdue day" in honor of her, and he shared a picture where students and staff all wore Purdue attire in memory of her. He also asked that anyone, if they can, to also dress in Purdue attire to show support. It is beautiful yet heartbreaking, even when I don't know them at all.
I want to bring this to your attention because I think we can all do a little bit for the family. Just say a little prayer for the wife (and husband, and their little children) next time you put on your Purdue attire. Life is too short and can be taken away at any moment. Now that the season is over, enjoy the time with your family and loved ones. Do what you love to do. Live everyday fully. Make the world a better place by being a better you.
I just feel bad that it takes someone's death to make me realize that at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter whether she’s a Sainter or Ainter, a Republican or Democrat, a conservative or liberal, a vaccine advocate or anti-vax. Those are unimportant. What’s important to me, and what touches me, is that she’s a diehard Boiler fan, just like me, and she dies way too young. I am going to wear my Purdue shirt to the office tomorrow. May she rest in peace. If anyone knows the family, please pass along the condolences.
For details, you can read the obituary here.
Sadly, there is a diehard Purdue fan who passed away. Her husband shared on the Facebook page that they were both big time Purdue fans, and have attended more than 250 games together. The school that the wife taught had a "Purdue day" in honor of her, and he shared a picture where students and staff all wore Purdue attire in memory of her. He also asked that anyone, if they can, to also dress in Purdue attire to show support. It is beautiful yet heartbreaking, even when I don't know them at all.
I want to bring this to your attention because I think we can all do a little bit for the family. Just say a little prayer for the wife (and husband, and their little children) next time you put on your Purdue attire. Life is too short and can be taken away at any moment. Now that the season is over, enjoy the time with your family and loved ones. Do what you love to do. Live everyday fully. Make the world a better place by being a better you.
I just feel bad that it takes someone's death to make me realize that at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter whether she’s a Sainter or Ainter, a Republican or Democrat, a conservative or liberal, a vaccine advocate or anti-vax. Those are unimportant. What’s important to me, and what touches me, is that she’s a diehard Boiler fan, just like me, and she dies way too young. I am going to wear my Purdue shirt to the office tomorrow. May she rest in peace. If anyone knows the family, please pass along the condolences.
For details, you can read the obituary here.
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