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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

A "Who Dat" Report

Over the years, I've spent a lot of time bragging to you about my grandson Dat. It's shameless on my part. Still, you'd be surprised at the number of people who have followed him for years and always ask about him. So let me tell you. He no longer plays AAU or summer league because he graduated from Allentown Central Catholic. He does play basketball for DeSales, which he loves. He spent most of his first year there on the bench, watching more experienced players. I'm pretty sure he set one team record. He fouled out of one game in under two minutes. As the season came to an end, he was coming into his own. I imagine that will continue. Those of you who know him know he is both determined and dedicated. Nothing comes easy to him. But whether it is schoolwork or sports, he never gives up. I've learned a lot more from him than he has from me.

He lifts several days a week, as you can see. His real secret is push-ups. He is almost as ripped as me.

His team is going to France in August, where they will do a bike tour and play three games.

This concludes my "Who Dat" report.
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5 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 26, 2019 at 7:58 AM

    Thanks for sharing, I've seen him play often, seems like a genuinely nice kid, not surprised he made a great decision to become a student athlete at an excellent college.

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  2. PeterJ.CochranJune 26, 2019 at 9:04 AM

    He’s a nice young man . Physically fit and mentally stable. You weren’t bragging,your proud of him and his accomplishment.

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  3. AnonymousJune 26, 2019 at 6:43 PM

    Mentally stable? You dodged a bullet there Bernie! A genetic trait that skips generations! Seriously, it's nice to read a feel good story and you should be proud. Grandchildren changed my life. For the better.

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  4. Bernie O'HareJune 26, 2019 at 6:45 PM

    Fortunately for Dat, he has none of my DNA. But I've been with him since the day he was born.

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  5. AnonymousJune 27, 2019 at 2:00 PM

    Dat is a great young man who I followed throughout his high school career at CCHS and now at DeSales.
    He will be successful in life do to his determination.
    Bernie, you have supported him throughout his entire life.
    You should be very proud of him as well as his entire family.
    Keep him on the right track.
    Nice job Dat.
    Keep it up.
    An Allentown friend and one who knows a great kid when he sees one.

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