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“A lot of it has been her example. She’s a nurse, and she’s worked really hard to give us everything we need. She missed a lot of our gameswe all played sports, all us kids — and she sacrificed so we could get to where we are now.”
Ugo Ihemelu, Rapids defender
“She constantly was on me. She always knew what I was doing, where I was. There was no fooling her. We didn’t understand at the time, but it made me the person I am. It was always about me and my brother. She gave us so much love. Now that I have my own kid and I’m a little bit older, I really appreciate her even more. I’m very thankful with the way I was raised.”
Clint Barmes, Rockies infielder
