OT - Meyers Leonard (Illinois)

[shandeezy7]

On this election eve, where partisan politics have become increasingly disheartening, I wanted to offer a quick distraction from this and share this short and sweet video of a surprise reunion between Meyers Leonard, the former Illinois big man who was drafted 11th overall in the 2012 draft, and his brother Bailey, a U.S. marine who had just returned from Afghanistan. Enjoy.

 

[bballbeadle]

Made me cry. Thanks! (?)

 

[4evaOrange]

Here you go ladies and gentleman...I watch them all the time, makes you thankful for what you have......O and grab the tissues.

http://welcomehomeblog.com/

 

[shandeezy7]

Here you go ladies and gentleman...I watch them all the time, makes you thankful for what you have......O and grab the tissues.

http://welcomehomeblog.com/

Haha that's where I found this gem

 

[4evaOrange]

Haha that's where I found this gem

One of my favorite sites.

 

[OrlandoCuse]

I always liked Meyers Leonard's game. I hope he makes an impact in the NBA.

 

[RF2044]

I always liked Meyers Leonard's game. I hope he makes an impact in the NBA.

I think he's got a good chance. Reminds me a lot of Rony Seikaly, actually.

 

[NKR1978]

Made me cry. Thanks! (?)

These videos always get me too. My brother is nine years older than me and served as a Marine in the first Gulf War. Seeing these always reminds me of how much I loved picking him up at the airport and how much I hated dropping him back off.

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[TheRoyalIveyFund]

Great thread, great video and great website!! Thanks for postings those. Man, if you're not moved watching anyone of those...

I could only watch Meyers video, then the first one on the website..and quickly closed my office door and stopped watching as I have a lump in my throat after just a few seconds.

 

[Rocco]

That is awesome. I am a Meyers Leonard fan now. What a great story...

 

[MyMeloMyMan]

Kid took a merciless beating in the Chicago media for his perceived lack of motor at Illinois. Hope he proves all of them wrong..