Nearly 30 years ago, my step father took me to my first Utah football game.
It was an experience I remember fondly because it was the day when a special bond was created between him and me. He introduced me to something that had great meaning to him and it made me feel very special that he wanted to share that with me.
Sadly, a long battle with poor health finally took it’s final toll on him today and he passed away.
While it’s not an easy thing to handle currently, I am taking comfort in the fact that he had so many years that he could cheer on his alma mater and that I got to be part of something he loved and that I grew to love it as well.
I get the privilege of being back in Rice-Eccles Stadium tomorrow night to see our Utes play. Regardless of the outcome, I am planning on cheering my heart out for our Utes, wearing some of his cherished Ute gear so he can be there with all of us in spirit.
Cheer loud and proud every moment you get to enjoy being a fan of this great school, and share your enjoyment with someone you care about. Someday, it may mean the world to them that you did.
GO UTES!!!
BYU @ 
Utah 
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