Patrick Henry Hughes

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I saw a new home get built for this family last night on Extreme Make Over Home Edition, and was blown away by their story. This kid is a great musical talent, his dad really rocks, and it was great to see a family who really deserved a break get their new place!

He marches in the band at Louisville, and ESPN did a story on him:


Rick Reilly did a piece on him:

Here is Patrick's webpage:
http://www.patrickhenryhughes.com/index.html

Comments

  1. Pezda's Ghost8:03 PM

    That's an amazing story. The dad has got to be one tired man.

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  2. JennyB9:01 PM

    Bahhh! As I go through the exciting prospect of having a child myself, I can't help but weep at the beauty and challenges of human existence. Thanks for finding and sharing this story.

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  3. paperback reader9:00 AM

    That show knows how to tickle the heartstrings. Their only problem: I have no heart.

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  4. SkylersDad9:55 AM

    Pezda: That was my thought also as I saw he gets about 4 hours a day of sleep!

    Jennyb: I love these storys Jen, makes my heart feel good.

    Pistols: Are you missing any other organs?

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