In the Men’s Fraternity video shown at our meeting this morning, the topic was “What Every Dad Needs to Know”. A music video was included at the end that featured Rick & Dick Hoyt, a father/son team that has competed in marathons and triathalons across the country. Yes, it’s a team effort, and a very unique team in that Rick is unable to walk or talk; Dick, his dad, pushes him in a cart, pulls him in a rubber raft, and carries him in a seat on the front of his bike in every race.
The video can be seen on YouTube; it’s very inspiring and touching. In our Men’s Frat group there wasn’t a dry eye in the place. You have got to watch the video, and read the story of Team Hoyt. You will be touched. Guaranteed.
UPDATE: I first posted this on November 9, 2007; a few moments ago I learned that Dick Hoyt passed away on November 2, 2022. Rest in Peace, sir.
