THREAD FOR DICK HOYT
Dick Hoyt died today. He was so nice to me when I started writing about heroes. So here is his story: When Dick and Judy Hoyt’s son was born with cerebral palsy, unable to walk or talk, the doctors told them to just “put him away.”
No, they decided.
Dick Hoyt died today. He was so nice to me when I started writing about heroes. So here is his story: When Dick and Judy Hoyt’s son was born with cerebral palsy, unable to walk or talk, the doctors told them to just “put him away.”
No, they decided.
They’d push him, pull him, they’d carry him along.
But he’d never be left behind.
When the public schools said there was no place for Rick, his parents found a computer that would write his thoughts from the few head movements he could make.
But he’d never be left behind.
When the public schools said there was no place for Rick, his parents found a computer that would write his thoughts from the few head movements he could make.
At ten, he spoke his first sentence. “Go Bruins!”
In high school, Rick learned of a five-mile charity run for a newly paralyzed teenager.
Rick told his father they had to do something to send a message that life goes on.
Even though he wasn’t a runner, Dick never hesitated.
In high school, Rick learned of a five-mile charity run for a newly paralyzed teenager.
Rick told his father they had to do something to send a message that life goes on.
Even though he wasn’t a runner, Dick never hesitated.
He’d run the race, pushing Rick’s wheelchair the whole way.
They finished next to last. It was a victory.
That night, Rick typed out these words: “Dad, when I’m running, it feels like my disability disappears.”
Dick’s mission was clear.
He kept running, Rick always out in front.
They finished next to last. It was a victory.
That night, Rick typed out these words: “Dad, when I’m running, it feels like my disability disappears.”
Dick’s mission was clear.
He kept running, Rick always out in front.
234 triathlons, 67 marathons, 6 ironmans.
Rick Hoyt still can’t walk.
But with his father, they both fly. ★
Team Hoyt’s motto: Yes you can.
From Heroes for My Son.
Rick Hoyt still can’t walk.
But with his father, they both fly. ★
Team Hoyt’s motto: Yes you can.
From Heroes for My Son.
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