Re: [外電] Horry女兒不幸病逝

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Horry給女兒的信：

Ashlyn's Smile: Robert Horry's letter to his daughter

Posted Jun 18 2011 9:50PM

Dear Ashlyn,

Your beautiful smile has always been my inspiration. Although I am the
father, you were my teacher, my hope and incentive, and my role model -- to
your brother Camron and mother, Keva, as well.

Born with courage and determination, you confronted and overcame the
challenges of 1p36 deletion syndrome, a rare and disabling genetic disorder.
My admiration for you is only outdone by your dazzling smile, immortal in my
heart.

I know you were constantly in pain, but you always endured with a smile. You
were physically challenged, but it never prevented you from spreading warmth
and love with pride and confidence.

I wanted you to join the play of the other children on holidays, but that was
my hardship -- you enjoyed the laughter and seized every moment.

The appreciation of life, however brief it may be, was your gift to us, your
loving family. And we will always remember that endearing smile, a smile that
was contagious and admired by all.

Houston was your home, the place where you underwent care and treatment and
offered the same with your striking and infectious smile. My NBA career was a
challenge because it kept me away from home, but no matter where I played --
Los Angeles or San Antonio -- my heart always remained in Houston. And I
couldn't wait to visit so I could hold you. Daddy-daughter time was precious;
I treasured our moments together and held onto your irresistible smile, my
inspiration.

My retirement finally enabled me to join you, and I witnessed the fighter
spirit daily. The things we take for granted -- breathing, eating, walking --
were your obstacles. But you faced every challenge with courage and that
charming smile that made everything better.

You only had seventeen short years, not nearly enough time for me, but when I
get angry, I think of your smile and the cheer you shared with everyone
around you.

On this day, Father's Day, your spirit is watching over me and making sure we
are all safe and warm. I know you are smiling on life, love and family, and
waiting for us to join you. There will come a time when we will again see
that engaging smile that brought us so much joy each day of your life.

In your loving memory, we will persistently seek to increase awareness of
1p36 deletion syndrome through your foundation. We will bring hope to others
around the world, to the children who suffer from the same genetic disorder,
and to those parents and families who share the same desperation.

As the clock ticks, we will nudge medical science with your courage and
determination and hope and pray that your eternal smile will offer the
comfort that inspired me each day of your beautiful life.

I will always love you.

Love, Dad


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