A wake-up call to the important things

[Kelly]

Bigwhistle: two years ago I was officiating a rec league game. An AD of the local school district showed up at half time. He was older, but in condition. His play was not that skilled, and was aggressive, and he could be a tough fellow to officiate at times. At the end of the game he walked over to the bench, dropped to the ground and, after cpr failed, he died on the floor. All you can do in that situation is be ready to help. And, as far as the bigger things in life, and in officiating basketball, keep in mind that each player, no matter how he or she may act in a heated game, is a person with family, friends and a full life that he or she will go back to after the game. - Kelly