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Deaths of Chuck Bednarik and Darryl Dawkins left a void in the Lehigh Valley

He's not only an icon, but everything you'd want in an NFL franchise, this man represented. Toughness, passion for the game, pride in the city, humble in every way. Just strong, smart. What else can you say?" Bednarik was a hero long before he became an Eagle. He left Liberty High School to go overseas and fight in World War II before returning home and resuming his football career at the University of Pennsylvania. "A lot of people don't even make reference to that," said Eagles' director of ticket service Leo Carlin. "They don't know it, they don't remember it. I remember it. I applaud him for it. I have a tremendous amount of respect for that part of his life. And I do for the football too. But he was willing to fight for his country." Like Bednarik, Dawkins came from a humble background, jumping straight into the NBA from Maynard Evans High School in Orlando. Dawkins, like Bednarik, was quite accessible and loved being around kids and making everyone — young and old — laugh at his stories, which were told with his special flair. Even though he towered above everyone else, no one was afraid to approach him as he worked various camps and clinics throughout the area and made himself at home.. "He never really forgot where he came from, how he was able to ascend to where he is now, was willing to interact with people from all walks of life," Philly radio personality Sonny Hill said. "I had people call me up and say they met him at the mall, they met him over here, they met him there and it was always a genuine, good feeling when they came in contact with him. He made them feel good." ... http://www.mcall.com/sports/mc-countdown-story-bednarik-dawkins-deaths-1229-20151229-story.html

Bonita Springs fire captain dies in hunting accident

Please keep Instructor Phillips's personal and fire department family in your prayers as they cope with the loss of this humble and honored brother. R.I.P. Captain Phillips, your impact on all of us will live on in the hearts and minds of all that had the pleasure of working for and with you." Phillips (Photo: Special to The News-Press) Numerous other comments were also made on social media, especially from other area fire departments. The Greater Naples Fire Rescue District posted: "GNFD offers our sincere condolences to the Bonita Springs Fire Control & Rescue and the Phillips family for the loss of Captain Paul Phillips. RIP Captain." Guns n Hoses Pipes n Drums of SW FL said: "The Guns and Hoses Pipes and Drums would like to offer our condolences to the family of Bonita Springs Captain, Paul Phillips." And the South Trail Fire Protection & Rescue District said: "South Trail FD stands behind Bonita Springs FD, we are so very sorry for the loss of Captain Paul Phillips." Connect with this reporter: MichaelBraunNP (Facebook) @MichaelBraunNP (Twitter) Where to help  A Gofundme account has been set up for Capt. Paul Phillips' family. https://www.gofundme.com/rtfz238c Funeral arrangements for Capt. Paul Phillips The Viewing will be on Monday from 3-8 p.m. at Christ Community Church at 4050 Colonial Blvd in Fort Myers The Funeral will be on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Christ Community Church, with a graveside service to follow at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens, 1589 Colonial Blvd., reception to follow at Christ Community Church. Processional Info: This will be led by Lee County Sheriff's Office and Bonita Springs Fire District, Captain Paul Phillips's remains will be transported in the District’s Antique Fire Engine.  Flowers can be sent starting Monday to Christ Community Church in Fort Myers Read or Share this story: http://newspr.es/1m4q9gH ... http://www.news-press.com/story/news/2015/12/21/bonita-springs-fire-captain-dies-hunting-accident/77697432/

A missed flight leads to a carefree 24 hours in funky Maui town of Paia

In this region, the weather is cooler – we left our swimsuits behind and even donned jackets. For the wedding, we left our humble house in Kihei for a grand hotel, the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa in Kaanapali, which was flanked by other grand hotels with manicured grounds. We ventured into Lahaina to laze on different beaches and to try out the bars with fellow tourists and the buffet at the luau. On this end of the island, we got a taste of the resort life. In Maui, you are always looking out at the ocean, but the views are just that much better when you’re 10 stories up. Over the course of the visit, we got to know Maui feeling at times like tourists and at other times like locals. I prefer mountains to beaches, but under the spell of mai tais, postcard-worthy sunsets and strawberry patches, I almost converted. Contact the writer: jchandler@ocregister.com or on Twitter: @jennakchandler ... http://www.ocregister.com/articles/maui-686915-kihei-paia.html