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BC’s Erik Johnson is coaching through the grief

It’s easy to see how a toddler could love this park. It’s child-sized, not too big, not too overwhelming, dotted with playground equipment and abandoned toy cars.

It was 4-year-old Davis Johnson’s favorite, in back of his parents’ house in Needham when the family lived in Boston the first time around, from 2006-08. It was close enough to the house, a staple on his father’s morning running route.

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God bless you coach. You will get through this. My heart goes out to you and your family.

“I wish I wasn’t in the club, but it’s an important part of who I am,” Johnson said. “It is who I am now.” Unfortunately, that last statement is one I can, and do identify with. It is horrible and wonderful, all at the same time. The pain and the memories are so vivid, but I think it helps us better appreciate today and all the loved ones around us. All the best Coach, to you and your family(and God Bless Davis).

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I'm sorry for your loss.  Blessings to you.  

Amazing article; thank you.  Wishing Coach Johnson strength and courage in the journey through his grief.  Peace.