Donovan
Posted: Sat Oct 12, 2019 10:05 pm
by Spence
In honor of our friend I think a member period of silence is appropriate. Please observe it until 12:OO midnight tonight. Thank You
Re: Donovan
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:14 am
by Derek
So sad. We know it eventually comes for us all. But when it's unexpected, it's a little harder. After searching for his name and seeing the few pictures that came up, I can confirm that it's him. My heart literally sank in my chest. I never got to see a game with him on that blue field. Maybe a field trip for the future.
I spent a wonderful evening with Donovan in downtown Portland and had a steak dinner, it was a privilege to spend that 2-3 hours with him.
Re: Donovan
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:37 am
by Derek
Re: Donovan
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 8:09 am
by billybud
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Re: Donovan
Posted: Sun Oct 13, 2019 8:11 am
by billybud
I will watch Boise-BYU next Saturday (even though they kick off at 10:15 ET)....and raise a glass to our friend and cheer for his Bronco's. Although BYU was where Donovan went to school.
The board is a small family...and now smaller....
Donovan was an unusual member in that the board, for him, was more than football.....unlike with others, we PM'd back and forth over the years...discussed his problems and mine and life. He talked me through cancer recovery, years back, and I talked with him through his difficult time.
I am glad that we know...and he didn't just fade away from the board....although we all would have known in our hearts that he was gone...I know, I had that feeling when I started the thread, but was hoping he would come on with an explanation.