Saints playoff hero pens inspiring letter to New Orleans on 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

WhoDat!656 · 08-23-2015, 03:08 PM

"In 2011, I was diagnosed with a hurricane of a disease – ALS. Terminal. Death, two to five years. Like this city’s levees in 2005 my invincible body has failed me. But like the residents of a city built two feet below sea level, I choose to be an idealist. We simply must be steadfast, maniacal idealists."

Saints playoff hero pens inspiring letter to New Orleans on 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

CharityMike · 08-24-2015, 11:08 AM

Great video.

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Rugby Saint II · 08-24-2015, 03:00 PM

That is true courage.

Boutte · 08-25-2015, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

That is true courage.

If only he could get as much recognition as Kaitlin.

Danno · 08-25-2015, 07:38 PM

Can't watch the video because I'll cry my eyes out. My stupid male ego just won't let me.

God Bless Steve Gleason.

WhoDat!656 · 08-25-2015, 08:03 PM

"If only he could get as much recognition as Kaitlin."

ChrisXVI · 08-25-2015, 09:11 PM

I guess I'll be that guy that asks why they're calling him the "Saints playoff hero."

RailBoss · 08-25-2015, 09:40 PM

Riding high from their two-straight road wins, the Saints returned home to the Louisiana Superdome for the first time since December 26, 2004 for a special Monday Night game against their fellow NFC South division rival, the Atlanta Falcons, in front of a sell-out crowd of 70,003 and ESPN's largest-ever audience, with about 10.8 million households viewing. On just the fourth overall play of the game, Safety Steve Gleason blocked a punt and DB Curtis Deloatch managed to land on the ball in the end zone for the Saints first score of the game.

Led by a new coach, Sean Payton, and a new quarterback, Drew Brees, the Saints enjoyed their most successful season up to that time, reaching the NFC Championship Game for the first time in franchise history.

ChrisXVI · 08-25-2015, 09:45 PM

I remember what happened RailBoss... But how does that make him a "playoff hero?" Poorly titled.

08-23-2015, 03:08 PM	#1
WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	Saints playoff hero pens inspiring letter to New Orleans on 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina "In 2011, I was diagnosed with a hurricane of a disease – ALS. Terminal. Death, two to five years. Like this city’s levees in 2005 my invincible body has failed me. But like the residents of a city built two feet below sea level, I choose to be an idealist. We simply must be steadfast, maniacal idealists." Saints playoff hero pens inspiring letter to New Orleans on 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina CharityMike likes this.

08-24-2015, 11:08 AM	#2
CharityMike Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mid City, New Orleans Posts: 3,556	Re: Saints playoff hero pens inspiring letter to New Orleans on 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina Great video. Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk

08-24-2015, 03:00 PM	#3
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,073	Re: Saints playoff hero pens inspiring letter to New Orleans on 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina That is true courage.

08-25-2015, 07:31 PM	#4
Boutte Site Donor Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Belle Chasse Posts: 1,701	Re: Saints playoff hero pens inspiring letter to New Orleans on 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II That is true courage. If only he could get as much recognition as Kaitlin. Danno likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Saints playoff hero pens inspiring letter to New Orleans on 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina Can't watch the video because I'll cry my eyes out. My stupid male ego just won't let me. God Bless Steve Gleason.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	Re: Saints playoff hero pens inspiring letter to New Orleans on 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina "If only he could get as much recognition as Kaitlin." Danno and RailBoss like this.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints playoff hero pens inspiring letter to New Orleans on 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina I guess I'll be that guy that asks why they're calling him the "Saints playoff hero."

08-25-2015, 09:40 PM	#8
RailBoss 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Of The Mason Dixon Line Posts: 7,113	Re: Saints playoff hero pens inspiring letter to New Orleans on 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina Riding high from their two-straight road wins, the Saints returned home to the Louisiana Superdome for the first time since December 26, 2004 for a special Monday Night game against their fellow NFC South division rival, the Atlanta Falcons, in front of a sell-out crowd of 70,003 and ESPN's largest-ever audience, with about 10.8 million households viewing. On just the fourth overall play of the game, Safety Steve Gleason blocked a punt and DB Curtis Deloatch managed to land on the ball in the end zone for the Saints first score of the game. Led by a new coach, Sean Payton, and a new quarterback, Drew Brees, the Saints enjoyed their most successful season up to that time, reaching the NFC Championship Game for the first time in franchise history.

08-25-2015, 09:45 PM	#9
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints playoff hero pens inspiring letter to New Orleans on 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina I remember what happened RailBoss... But how does that make him a "playoff hero?" Poorly titled.

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