Giants get a visit from old friend Lt. Col. Greg Gadson
The Iraq war veteran, an inspirational force during the Giants' run-up to Super Bowl XLII last February, visited the team yesterday at the invitation of Giants head coach Tom Coughlin.
Gadson addressed the team after an indoor practice yesterday afternoon, and had some interesting things to say. Enough to make for a column in today's newspaper.
I, too, find inspiration in talking to Gadson. I first met him at the NFC Championship Game in Green Bay, where he had served as an honorary captain. He had lost both legs in Iraq in May, 2007, yet he seemed like the happiest man in the locker room after the Giants had beaten the Packers.
Gadson was a teammate of Giants receivers coach Mike Sullivan at Army, and Sullivan re-connected with him after learning of Gadson's injuries.
The man has an incredible outlook on life, and he has become a part of the Giants' family in a unique and meaningful way. He'll be at camp for a couple more days before returning to his home in northern Virginia.
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That was an excellent article in the paper about the Lt, Col. and his way of relating his military experience to the football experience. It's almost cliche at this point, but you uncovered some new ground here, especially the idea that he doesn't worry about the new guys, but the guys who have been there before and may become complacent. Nice effort, BG, and a fine read.
Many thanks, richie g.
Lt. Col. Gadsen is a truly inspiring man to be around.