Wednesday, August 20, 2008

A Very Sad Day


J.D. Probasco

The worst part about coaching great young men is when one of them is taken way before their time. This morning the Ventura County Star reported that J.D. Probasco had passed away of a rare blood disorder at the age of 23.

When Rick Scott, the former Buena H.S. Head Coach, asked me to join his staff as defensive coordinator in 2001, J.D. was one of the first guys I noticed. First because he was huge and then because of his infectious spirit and positive attitude. In 2002, J.D. was named the Ventura County Offensive Lineman of the Year for his great performance.

I saw J.D. at the Dallas Cowboys camp in Oxnard two weeks ago and we talked for about 15 minutes about football of course. He looked great and his always positive demeanor gave me absolutely no hint that he was ill.

He was a GREAT young guy and everyone who ever met him was better because of it! I'll miss him.

http://www.venturacountystar.com/news/2008/aug/20/buena-highs-gentle-giant-dies-at-23/

1 comment:

Bree at Clarity Defined said...

Simple and beautiful... thank you for your words. JD truly was a remarkable young man.

Signed,
Breanne, Buena '03
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