Video: The three-point kid
posted at 6:52 pm on February 5, 2009 by Allahpundit
The feelgood clip of the day, to cleanse the palate as we prepare to choke down $800 billion in pork. I’ve seen this movie before but it never gets old. Especially the ending.
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Good for him! Just because you have a disablity doesn’t mean you can’t play!
Brat4life on February 5, 2009 at 6:57 PM
tears
toenail on February 5, 2009 at 6:57 PM
Amazing, considering liberals would have wanted him aborted…I mean what use is he?
God bless him and his family…
right2bright on February 5, 2009 at 6:58 PM
You’re right, Allah. It never gets old. Good for him!
Mr. D on February 5, 2009 at 6:58 PM
That’s beautiful. Reminds me of the autistic kid from Rochester a few years ago. Finally got a chance to play and start raining threes from all over the place.
JammieWearingFool on February 5, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Gee thanks Allah, SWMBO just saw me cry.
Live is even better than art.
hawkdriver on February 5, 2009 at 7:02 PM
He shoots – he scores!
perroviejo on February 5, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Good for the kid, the parents, the team, and that commmunity.
Wish I could find a way to send it to this vile piece of shit.
aquaviva on February 5, 2009 at 7:02 PM
Jason McElwain, that’s his name.
He was on one of those Gatorade commercials during the Super Bowl
JammieWearingFool on February 5, 2009 at 7:02 PM
I love this country.
portlandon on February 5, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Palate thoroughly cleansed………….
……….. Thanks Allah.
Seven Percent Solution on February 5, 2009 at 7:04 PM
Equally awesome? The kid who gave up his spot for Patrick.
Oh, and Susan Collins is opposing the stimulus bill in its present form, she said on Fox. She wants a big bill but this one is too big, apparently.
amerpundit on February 5, 2009 at 7:04 PM
kudos to Patrick AND the young gentleman that gave up his place for Patrick.
Kudos to the fans.
Mr Snuggle Bunny on February 5, 2009 at 7:04 PM
He shoots; he scores!
davidk on February 5, 2009 at 7:05 PM
Something tells me the Kos Kids will be demanding a paternity test after watching this video.
RightWinged on February 5, 2009 at 7:06 PM
I second that!
Johan Klaus on February 5, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Oops. You got that in on me while I was watching the vid.
davidk on February 5, 2009 at 7:06 PM
Notice the newscaster doesn’t once actually mention his disability.
I’ve had this clip on my favorites list for a long, long time. Every time I read something about how the world is falling apart, about how society is crumbling, about how there is no hope for our nation’s youth …
I pull up this clip and watch it again. And I’m not watching Patrick, or even his family. Instead, I watch the faces of his teammates, the coaches, and mostly the other kids in the stands.
And what I see is truth. And good. And hope.
Professor Blather on February 5, 2009 at 7:07 PM
Good for the Down Easters. They’ve been hitting the phones.
INC on February 5, 2009 at 7:07 PM
That was one proud Dad. Congratulations to everyone and thanks, Allah.
Cindy Munford on February 5, 2009 at 7:12 PM
these darn glasses.
tomas on February 5, 2009 at 7:13 PM
I believe that those with Down Syndrome are angels from heaven.
Thanks for the story Allah.
carbon_footprint on February 5, 2009 at 7:19 PM
There go my allergies again.
MadisonConservative on February 5, 2009 at 7:25 PM
A Kleenex moment; loved it. Thanks for the best news of the day.
redfoxbluestate on February 5, 2009 at 7:29 PM
Now how special is that!?! God bless you, what a lovely moment and what a special kid :)
My best wishes to his father, a speedy recovery.
Richard Romano on February 5, 2009 at 7:31 PM
Everyday, ordinary Americans can be the best.
INC on February 5, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Nothing. But. Net!!!
D2Boston on February 5, 2009 at 7:33 PM
You, too? =sniff=
jgapinoy on February 5, 2009 at 7:34 PM
Thank You God, for Patrick.
America rocks!!!
christene on February 5, 2009 at 7:35 PM
That was really good,
triumph of the spirit,
and one h#lleva Dad/Coach,
and mom.Now I need to refill tea
cup,and a side trip,to wipe eyes!
And,thanks,AllahPundit!:)
canopfor on February 5, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Oh yeah, why would anyone want to be “Burdened” with such a problem child?
Wonderful story, and as said before, the young man who rode the pine so that Patrick could play? Someone I would love my 18 y/o daughter to get to know.
Damn dust in my eyes….
Markvike on February 5, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Just lovely, what a wonderful example of good people.
darcee on February 5, 2009 at 7:37 PM
That was beautiful. Kudos to the kid that gave up his spot to let Patrick play… his parents raised him right.
And I’m on my third tissue here.
Anna on February 5, 2009 at 7:40 PM
How long is that other team going to hafta wait for the traditional “Sorry We Won” apology?
That celebrating has got to be causing some esteem issues…
TMK on February 5, 2009 at 7:44 PM
He may have had only 6 points in his career, but how many basketball players end their senior year with a three-point percentage of 100%? Eat that, LeBron James!
Glenn Jericho on February 5, 2009 at 7:50 PM
The real American spirit was shown in that video.
docdave on February 5, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Truly a feel good moment.
Life outside the beltway is where you’ll find the real America.
Kudos Patrick, Mom & Dad too. All unsung heroes.
fogw on February 5, 2009 at 8:18 PM
This kid has something that none of the T.O.’s of the world will never have. He has people respecting him for his hard work and dedication enough to make him the hero for a night.
blink on February 5, 2009 at 8:41 PM
There’s obviously something wrong with him. He sunk his basket and then went back to play on defense without pounding his chest and doing the ‘Look at me’ antics of the pro’s.
God bless him and his family.
JohnO on February 5, 2009 at 8:49 PM
That brought me to tears. What a wonderful story! Thank God he was born to good, honest, upstanding people who love him.
Kevin from Ohio in V on February 5, 2009 at 8:59 PM
Drains it! Sweet.
Jaibones on February 5, 2009 at 9:11 PM
I needed this story today. GREAT POST!
cannonball on February 5, 2009 at 9:19 PM
i heart you AP.
anna on February 5, 2009 at 9:23 PM
First time seeing this…awesome!
Thanks.
Vigilante on February 5, 2009 at 10:05 PM
Patrick is awesome. Hey Sponge Bob’s sidekick is a Patrick too.
sonnyspats1 on February 5, 2009 at 10:34 PM
I say we get him a Senate seat.
I’m sure he’d be better than 90% of the human excrement that pollute the Capitol right now.
roninacreage on February 5, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Patrick scored more points in one game than I scored my entire high school basketball career. God bless you, Patrick, and your teammates who shared the spotlight with you. Helluva game son.
Press on.
Subsunk
Subsunk on February 5, 2009 at 10:35 PM
Awesome!!!!
Had a simaler situation playing baseball in HS. Kid caught the winning out in right field. The joy it brought him and the whole team was priceless.
bubby62 on February 6, 2009 at 12:23 AM
I know that they are. A heartwarming story.
Glynn on February 6, 2009 at 12:26 AM
Sumthin in my eye. No S.
That movie/story was important. This one is more significant.
juanito on February 6, 2009 at 12:27 AM
This is what we are fighting for ….. oust the usurper and destroy the Dhimmicrats….Let’s roll.
ex-Democrat on February 6, 2009 at 12:49 AM
I hate it when the dust kicks up around here, makes my eyes water every time.
brewser on February 6, 2009 at 12:54 AM
Heart, Guts, Honor, Love, Family, Community… America…
May God CONTINUE to richly bless this family, town and team.
Mark Garnett on February 6, 2009 at 7:11 AM
People acting like that are all the stimulus I need. That’s real hope.
Mr. Bingley on February 6, 2009 at 8:39 AM
…and Palin was shamed by the MSM for not having aborted her son born with down syndrome. These are special, loving children that the world benefits from there lives and testimony.
jbh45 on February 6, 2009 at 8:59 AM
I can’t wait to see the pictures of Trig Palin after he bags his first moose.
Wait to go, Patrick!
Dr.Cwac.Cwac on February 6, 2009 at 9:11 AM
Thanks Hot Air, a touch of class and reality when needed.
More thanks to Patrick giving it his all and his parents for sharing him with Grilley H.S. and U.S.
A great inspiration for politicians. We can overcome anything when we have the desire and support of their constituents. Now, get with your constituents and determine what their needs are and focus on those needs. Stop following a self proclaimed ‘socialist’ who want the people to serve the government.
MSGTAS on February 6, 2009 at 9:35 AM
Jeez Aquaviva, I just followed that link and treated myself to the comments there. What a bunch of revolting fascists, Dr.Mengele would have felt right at home at Wankette’s blog.
Aylios on February 6, 2009 at 10:29 AM
Thanks for that video. I have a sister with Down Syndrome, so I am sitting here at work with big tears in my eyes. From what I saw in the video, my sister is more severely mentally disabled than this young man, so she never had a shining moment like this on the basketball court or anything like that. However, she went to school with the “normal” kids, and it is my belief that she enriched her classmates lives as much or more than they did hers. The comment regarding individuals with Down Syndrome are angels…it seems like it in my family at least!
CycloneRed on February 6, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Thank you for posting this.
mindhacker on February 6, 2009 at 10:51 AM
This is really a great story about team building and how anyone can contribute if you give them a chance.
Props to Gatorade for featuring Jason in their Super Bowl commercial. My SB party was talking about Jason and we watched the ESPN report after the game since some guests didn’t know the back story.
gabriel sutherland on February 6, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Wow! Wonderful.
Alana on February 6, 2009 at 11:13 AM
I must have something in my eye again…
That’s what sports and sportsmanship is all about.
Wyznowski on February 6, 2009 at 12:14 PM
I’m Reminded of JMac from a couple years ago. I still get chills watching that story.
pt on February 6, 2009 at 1:06 PM
Tears. Especially after reading and talking about the infanticide going on from Ed’s post. To think that progressives, liberals and others would have this child aborted… it makes my morning a heck of a lot better. Thanks Allah!
TitleofLiberty on February 6, 2009 at 1:48 PM
If you can, watch this one also:
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=294&sid=5424142
TitleofLiberty on February 6, 2009 at 1:53 PM
The fathers pride was too much for me.
Can’t even read the damn screen, thanks Allah.
(wipes off cheeks)
The player who sat the game out for Patrick is an angel as well, God Bless America!!
omnipotent on February 6, 2009 at 6:16 PM