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Dan Shaughnessy

Kevin McHale dealing with saddest loss of all

We don’t really know the professional athletes.

But sometimes we get a glimpse of a universal truth, and it makes us feel a little closer to the rich and famous ballplayers.

Comments

Very touching article Dan - thanks for writing it and reminding us what's really important.  Thinking of Kevin and his family at this heart breaking time....

Thanks Dan

Nice job Dan. Sassha may you RIP.

God be with the McHale family at this difficult time.

Great story about a great guy and dad, Dan. Kevin, all of us in Celtics Nation are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.

Truly brings you down to the fact that we are all here together no matter what financial bracket we are in.  This is the greatest loss, a child of our own.  We all care for Kevin McHale and hope that he knows we try to help him by sharing his pain.

Dan - Very nice article. Some of your best work has been about topics other than sports. I will always remember the touching article you wrote many years ago about how others supported your family when your daughter was not well.