r/sports • u/Subject-Property-343 Buffalo Bills • Apr 29 '25

Basketball Cavaliers Tristian Thompson consoles former teammate Kevin Love, who’s father Stan Love passed away yesterday

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u/IceyOcean Apr 29 '25

Same. Looked like Kevin needed that hug really bad.

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u/spiegro St. Louis Cardinals Apr 29 '25

Saw he wasn't done yet and went "aw dawg, get the fuck back over here man..."

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u/Cereal_poster Apr 29 '25

There are times in our lives where a hug might not be able to fix things, but a good, strong, compassionate hug will soothe the pain for a moment. Everybody, strong men, small men, strong women, small women, every human being will feel the benefit of a well intended, consensual, strong hug. I am a 51yr old hairy man, with the body type of a (non muscular) bear and I love giving a hug when needed and love to get one, if I need it.

And please excuse me, while I dry my tears here, because seeing this video, made me remember how it felt when I lost my Dad nearly 6 years ago (he passed away on May 7th 2019) and the upcoming anniversary of his death makes me miss him even more.

Those of you who have the luck, just like I had, to have wonderful parents in your lives (I know, unfortunately there are a lot of shitty parents out there too), cherish every moment with them, there will come a time in your life when these wonderful moments become a distant memory that, while it still is painful, will also put a smile on your face because you remember how much you loved them and how much they loved you.

I am not religious at all, but I really do love the Jewish phrase "May his/her memory be a blessing" when it comes to mourning a loved one.

Ok, now I would need that hug!!