No. The tragedy is ours. It is the community's. David will bounce back. The community, however, is losing someone who had the potential of inspiring it. And how often do we come across inspirational people nowadays?
David would have made his teammates better. Maybe not better players, but better young men. He would have taught them about courage and determination by being courageous and determined. He would have taught them that the best way to play football, and the best way to live life, is with all one's heart, with all one's soul, with all one's mind and with all one's strength. And he would have taught them that when all that is not enough, keep getting up!
As a matter of fact, he has already taught us all this.
The Gladiators' official website contains the following statement: "Coaches are not always looking for the best football players — they are looking for the best member for their team."
