Grandma

Part of who I am today is because of my Grandmother, she is one of the cornerstones of my foundation, of who I am. Last week we lost Granny to the Lord at age 94. She left our entire family with a Legacy that is built upon; unconditional love, human dignity and respect for all. . I departed Italy on a Thursday morning, arrived in the DC metro area on a Thursday afternoon, participated in my grandmother's funeral as a pall-bearer on Friday morning, and departed back to Europe on Friday night (after missing the earlier flight). I arrived back in Europe on Saturday, just in time to workout and prepare for Sunday's game in Rome. Although we lost the game, I played extremely hard, I dunked the ball so hard in this one play that I broke the fiber glass, I guess I had to release all that energy and emotions some how. I had just flown 8 hours to DC, stayed on the ground for 31 hours and flew back just on time for the game. I cannot imagine not been part of such a moment with my family I miss you Grandma Rest in peace

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• AlanaG said November 25, 2008

  I'm sorry about your loss... but sounds like you have many fond memories to keep of her. Best wishes to you and your family...

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• pelechati said November 25, 2008

  Best wishes to you and your family.

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• shizz08 said November 25, 2008

  i'm praying for you and your family! to stay strong and to stay together=it's what your grandmom gave to you, it's what they prepair us for all our lives, to stick together, and even when you can't agree , to be able to storm all kinds of weather. (may allah bless and keep you and yours) peace.

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• Mizzo89 said November 25, 2008

  I'm sorry to hear that and will put her and your family in my prayers. Hopefully you get to see more of your family Thanksgiving.

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• GSWgirl said November 25, 2008

  So sorry for your loss. You & your family will be in my prayers.

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• HayatoKanzaki1 said November 26, 2008

  RIP Grandma may the lord take care of you on James Behalf
  
  Whats up James? I didn't know you were here. I'm Hayato. Its Nice to meet you. I want to know, where are you playing now? Did the spurs waive you, or your still on the roster kept is a project?

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• Shock44 said November 26, 2008

  I am sorry for your loss. Stay strong.

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• dsterps3 said November 26, 2008

  im so sorry for your loss, we miss you here in college park, i know you are doing us proud with those slams over there in europe

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• UNC23Tarheels said November 26, 2008

  My condolences to you Mr. Gist and your Family,just know that the Lord welcomed your Grandmother with open arms and she has found True Peace..

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• benefactor said November 28, 2008

  My condolences James. It's good to here you say that your grandmother is with the Lord. Take joy in knowing that she is more alive now than she has ever been.

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• Allan0728 said November 30, 2008

  God will be with your grandma watching over you.
  
  As a spurs fan, I am eager to see your improvements during the training camp of next season.
  
  Take care

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• Colfax said December 11, 2008

  MD fans are proud of you James. We miss you and wish you and your family well. Keep Granny's lessons in your heart and you'll surpass even your greatest accomplishments so far.

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• Besusiv said December 11, 2008

  I am sorry to hear about your Grandma. I just recently lost mine as well. She was 94 also. I take pride in the fact she lived a full and long life as I'm sure yours did. Please continue working hard and i'm sure we'll see you in the NBA next year.

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• terpterp said December 12, 2008

  sorry to hear about your loss james.
  Hope you keep breaking more backboards

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• isrnag said December 24, 2008

  he James Gist i from israel sorry for your loss man
  and me name is israel how is playing euro game ?
  im a scut from israel me emil is isrnag27@walla.co.il

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• PaulVV said January 01, 2009

  Sorry to hear about your loss James. I can tell your Grandma was very important to you. Memories of her will be with you forever. Best wishes to you and your family.

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• Colfax said February 09, 2009

  WE NEED MORE UPDATES JAMES!!!!!

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