We were just trying to get the damn kids in the car for school. How were we supposed to know Jack was telling us who he was going to be in life?
A few years later, here’s Jack with his buddies at the World Rowing Championships. That’s Jack rowing “stroke” at far right in the stern:
So many things lined up for Jack to get to the Worlds, but it all started when Maynard Bray loaned Jack and his twin sister a little boat to row. You just never know where a small insignificant gesture will take a kid.
Go Jack go!
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Jim Connell says:
A great sculler, as a rowing coach, I can’t find much wrong.
Jeanne Pedeville says:
He has the PERFECT stroke!
Allison Accurso says:
I loved reading this. It made my day! Best of luck to Jack tomorrow. And congratulations to you Steve for getting to see your son live his dreams — and thus living your own.
John Fitzhugh says:
Steve this is wonderful and reflective of the perseverance both of you have shown over the years. Also proud that Jack brought his talents to my alma mater, which finally did the right thing and reinstated the LW4.Go Jack, go US and go Big Green!
Richard Greenway says:
Leave it all in your wake, as in life and you will never have regrets!
Michael Vaughan says:
Eximious!
Joy says:
Thanks for sharing Steve! Jack is an inspiration to us all . Joy ox
Graydon Newman says:
Heartfelt congratulations.
Harvey Kerstein says:
What a inspirational story this young man has created. Such an achievement! We wish you great run on this important race and all the ones that are sure to follow! As a old man sculler, I appreciate your achievements and the very hard work you have made to make it happen.
Vernon Powell says:
Steve, you are justifiably allowed to be proud. A wonderful story of the innate vision, passion and drive that makes up the human spirit. To Jack and his team mates, all the best for the final.
David Gudger says:
Thanks for the insperational sharing! Great story and seeing success come to a hard working dreamer!
DAVID Mckie says:
We will be watching you Jack. The excitement continues !!!!
Pamela Scott says:
Steve, Will Jack be racing in ERR? I want my grandson to meet him.
Best,
Bob Scott
Elaine Richter says:
So wonderful and inspiring. Go Jack Go!
Al Bonney says:
Love it! Thanks for sharing.
Burton Blais says:
Amazing speed and coordination – mesmerizing to watch!