RIP Travis Roy

[AmeriConn]

Paralyzed ex-BU hockey player Roy dies at 45

Travis Roy, who was paralyzed just seconds into his first college hockey game at Boston University in 1995, has died at the age of 45. His foundation has helped spinal cord-injury survivors live more independent lives through grants and research.

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[Ozimoto]

Rest in peace. I remember when this happened. He made the best of a horrible situation.

 

[Bama fan]

A tragic incident, but he fought to rise above it. Took courage and determination few people possess. RIP

 

[Waquoit]

I teared up reading this. What a brave man.