FameCrawler : death of a child

Joe Biden Chokes Up on Matters of Family: Video

Whit Honea — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 22:04:00 GMT

During the SNL skit that was the Vice Presidential Debate last night there was one moment that jumped out as pure truth and genuine sincerity. I know, we're not used to such things in politics, but it was there and it was touching.

Some background: Joe Biden's first wife and his young daughter were killed in a tragic accident in the early 70's. His two surviving children were in very serious condition. Biden was literally sworn into his seat in the U.S. Senate while standing at the hospital bedside of his injured sons. Regardless of your politics that is undisputed and utter sadness.

Last night Biden touched, albeit briefly, on that time in his life and for just a split second America saw something better than politics and finger-pointing. They saw a man's love of his family and the shadows of his loss.

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Whit Honea — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:00:00 GMT

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Matt Bryant Plays, Honors Son (Updated)

Whit Honea — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:32:00 GMT

Matt Bryant lost his three-month-old son just days ago. The kicker for the Tampa Baby Buccaneers is suited, and presumably playing, in the game today.

That can't be easy, and as the network commentators have mentioned it really puts things in perspective.

I'm sure Bryant needed to do this. Coping and healing are crazy beasts.

Our thoughts go out to the whole Bryant family, and for today we're rooting for the Bucs.

Updated: Matt did play and had 3 field goals, one of which sealed the game, and 3 extra points. It was an emotional game.

Updated: I heard an interview with Matt after his game. It was on ESPN Radio and since I was driving I can't provide exact quotes, but basically he stated how unfair it was that his son was given such a short time to live and that he felt playing today was honoring his son.

Sad stuff.

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