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Jason A. Lyle, Teammate

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While it’s been countless years since I have spoken to Aaron, I still remember so much about him and the example he was to so many of us growing up in Cache Valley.  Most of my memories of Aaron were during High School and playing sports alongside him and his older brother Jeff.  While I can remember countless stories about Aaron such as why he wouldn’t dunk a basketball in games even though he could practically jump over the entire hoop due to being humble and not wanting to be a showboat (there is a story there with his Grandpa), the story that I really remember was not on the basketball court, it was off.  Our high school basketball team were fortunate enough to have been selected to play in the Great Alaskan Shootout during our senior year.  We were all so excited for the opportunity to play the top teams in the county and we felt we were pretty good ourselves that year (1991-92).  We arrived and had a practice scheduled for Sunday (our first game was on a Monday).  Most of us were so excited to get out there and practice and get ready for the challenge that would lie ahead.  Then there was Aaron, he was a man on principle (even at the age of 17) and made the decision that he would not participate but rather simply watch from the sidelines because he did not feel it was right to practice on a Sunday.  As a young 17 year old, I did not fully understand but I certainly respected Aaron’s decision.  The  more time that passes I realize how this is just a small example of Aaron and the wonderful example he is to so many of us.  Aaron has always been somebody that has garnished my respect and admiration because he has always been a ‘friend to everybody’ and how he carries himself.  Thank you Aaron for being an example to us all!  Keep fighting Aaron, we all love you to death!

Love,

Jason A. Lyle

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  1. KathyMarch 23, 2015 at 6:41 AM

    So nice to hear from you Jason. I always loved watching you play and your wonderful touch with a basketball. Now I know you have a way with words as well.
    Love,
    Kathy Thatcher - the mom

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  2. JimMarch 23, 2015 at 2:27 PM

    That incredible 3 point shot! I think we all believed you would make it every time!
    Jim

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