A Bear of a Man

Before this day became known as a day of infamy in American history…
A day when Islamic Terrorists..
Hijacked a hand full of commercial aircraft and murdered thousands of innocent Americans…

It was a day that many of us remembered for entirely different reasons
It was a special day…..
Remembered fondly, as the Birthday of a Bear of a Man

1978NC
Much has been written and reported about the life and times of Coach Paul W. Bryant.
I will not reproduce or copy anything that has been written previously about this great man.
There is no need to..
His accomplishments and the lives he touched throughout his life speak for themselves.

But I want to say he was larger than life and still is…..
When you were around him, you knew you were in the presence of a Legend.

He set a standard in College Football that will stand for as long as they play the game…
He loved his God…
His Family…
The University of Alabama…
His Coaches…
And his players…
And sometimes not necessarily in that order…

I miss his deep gravely voice……

I have always believed his voice is what God will sound like……
I can make that bold claim…
Because I am certain God has a Southern accent…

I miss his single purpose…..
His steel determination and preparation….
His kind words and encouragement……
His lessons on life…
His concern about his players being better people and citizens……

I miss his unselfishness……

But mostly, I just miss him…..

Happy Birthday Coach…
Tell Miss Mary Harmon that we miss her too…

RTR
MEB

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