My dad loved playing and watching basketball. He played when
he was young, and the love of the game never left his heart. He loved watching
his grandkids play basketball, and he loved watching basketball on TV. My
family and I went to a basketball game that was hosted at the Swayzee gymnasium
where the Oak Hill Boys basketball team honored past basketball players. Korbin
Cruea, a starting guard at Oak Hill, wore my dad’s 1953 basketball jacket when
the team came out on the floor. It was as if my sisters and I went back in time
to watch our dad play basketball. The team even wore basketball uniforms and
tall tube socks designed by Korbin’s father that looked like the Swayzee Basketball
team that won in 1964. My dad played before 1964, but Korbin wore my dad’s
jacket as he ran out to lead his team. My dad was also a starting guard 63
years ago for the Swayzee Speed Kings. As we watched the excitement of the
crowd when the players ran out on the basketball floor, we began to understand
why our dad loved the game so much. My two sisters, Rhonda and Darlene,
pictured with Korbin were so excited to relive that time in history. My other
sister, Norma was proudly watching her grandchildren at their basketball games
the same Saturday.
It is so important to take the time to honor the ones that
you love in your life. If you are a parent or a grandparent, you should support
your family in all their endeavors. As I watched Korbin’s dad and mom, I saw how
proud they were of their son when he was playing in the game. Our family needs
to know that we will be there for them through thick or thin in life. Let them
know that you care and love them.
Thank you Oak Hill Basketball team for honoring the teams, both
past and present, and for bringing the Swayzee gym back to life in so
many ways.
Julie
Ivan Key
1934-2012
We miss you Dad
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