If you missed the Joe Paterno memorial that was aired live today for 2 1/2 hours on ESPN and Big Ten Network, you missed out. I used up almost half a box of tissues today. I had to drive to school to pick up Riley with my sun glasses on because my eyes were swollen. My sweet little girl came into the room and saw I was upset and asked if I was alright. I told her I was and she turned and looked at the TV and saw Jay Paterno and said "Mommy I'm sorry that guy died." I told her that I was sorry too.
I applaud Phil Knight (founder and CEO of Nike) for his tribute to Joe today. I'm so glad he took a stand and publicly said what a lot of us PSU fans and Joe supporters have been feeling these past few months. You may not agree and that is certainly your choice. But I have read A LOT of info on this issue and feel in my heart that Joe was made out to be a scapegoat by numerous parties involved. I was enraged by the media and their treatment of Joe to earn ratings. I was shocked and mortified by people who were so quick to judge and condemn Joe without all the facts - and YES some media outlets were reporting misinformation about the situation. I am frustrated by the fact that the Grand Jury report that was published and what people were basing their opinions on, was not accurate on the testimony of Mike McQuerry...The list could go on all night.
The fact is, Joe will always be a hero and a legend in our house and our kids will be taught Success with Honor. We would be PROUD to have our kids attend PSU someday if they so choose, and become a part of his legacy that the current student body is determined to continue and pass down.
God bless you Phil Knight for standing up for our hero today! Click on the link below to see Phil's tribute to Joe.
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