And like clockwork, words flow easily, even when the score reads 55-10. Truth is, it can t be done until you wipe away your own tears. Amid the sorrow, it is amazing how this country has responded to the loss of these 10 men. And it is equally amazing how this campus has reached out to each other for comfort and support. And often words weren t needed.
Countless hugs have been exchanged, many tears shed without so much as one word being said.
The pain was that deep. The sorrow of our loss transcended mere language and yet, every one of us was heard loud and clear. And make no mistake about it. Those 10 men were part of Oklahoma State University, and while only two of them wore jerseys, all of them were contributing members to our men s basketball program. Each played vital roles in the OSU athletic infrastructure and did more for this school than we ll ever know.