About a month ago, on the eve of a World Cup birth, United States striker Charlie Davies was involved in a car accident that claimed the life of a passenger and sent Davies to the hospital in serious condition. Davies is one of the States' brightest new stars and had scored 4 goals in 17 international appearances. A few days after the accident, American fans and his fellow teammates showed their appreciation and support of the player at the US clinched the Concacaf in a dramatic tie against Costa Rica, with signs and pictures.
Davies is expected to be out for about a year and will miss the upcoming World Cup. But Davies' injury reminds us of a few things more meaningful. First, is the importance of life. As cliche as it is, it takes a great tragedy to remind us of the simple pleasures. The prominence of Davies as a sports star brought this truth to light for thousands of fans around the country. Second, is the bond that sports create. The unity of fans that night and the emotion showed by the players is a symbol of how closely connected we can all become.
Charlie Davies was released from the hospital yesterday and is on the road to recovery. We are glad he is well and hope he makes a full recovery to re join the squad as soon as possible. And although he will not be playing in South Africa, he can be proud on the mark he made on American fans and the motivation he is bringing to his teammates.
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