Emilie,

After the game I just sat in my room totally dispirited. I could care less for any more basketball that night. But like you said those kids made us all proud. It is not always that we will win but surely will win most of the time. And no matter what happened, Congratulations go to Memorial for what they have accomplished. They are my champions.

On 03/17/12, Emilie Songolo   wrote:
> On behalf Esther, Hennssy and myself and Aliko, I want to thank everyone for all the support you have been giving the Memorial basketball program and our boys over the years. Many more of you from the African community came to games, emailed, texted, phoned and wrote to the boys, and talked to them in person. We think they stepped up their game thanks to your support. We cannot thank you enough for simply being there. As the saying goes, "it takes a village to raise a child."
> 
> Those who were present at last night's game or followed the TV or radio broadcasts witnessed the hard work, determination, discipline and good sportsmanship of our boys despite many adversities. We the parents are proud of the fact that they never let us down. They came out of the game with one of the best lessons in life: "sometimes you're the hammer and sometimes you're the nail." (Coach Steve Collins)
> 
> Again, thank you for your never-ending support in raising our children.
> Peace,
> --Emilie
> 
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