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Brooke Collins forever

Brooke and Andy Collins married July 23 in Seattle. Andy Collins died on Aug. 1.
Brooke and Andy Collins married July 23 in Seattle. Andy Collins died on Aug. 1.

I hope you'll take the time to read this story about Brooke and Andy Collins. It's a touching, heart-breaking and inspiring story. I covered both "kids" during their high school days. Brooke played at Shadle Park, Andy was the opponent in a football playoff game.

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