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    Awwww: Read a 7-year-old’s heart-melting letter to Kyle Williams

    By MJD | Shutdown Corner – Thu, Jan 26, 2012 4:48 PM EST

    US PresswireKyle Williams probably hasn't been opening much of his mail recently. The 49ers receiver who had the disastrous NFC championship game has probably seen and heard quite enough from the general public for now. Death threats as a response to football mistakes can probably make a man shy.

    There's at least one letter I hope he got, though. Ben Mankiewicz at The Huffington Post passes along a letter written to Williams by his friend's little boy: a 7-year-old named Owen. Owen loves his 49ers and was as crestfallen as any other Niners fan when the Giants pulled out the overtime victory. Here's Owen's story, from Mankiewicz:

    He was crying, saying of Kyle Williams, with the distinct sobs of a seven-year-old between each word, "But... why... did he... have to... fumble?"

    [...]

    Trying to get his son to stop crying, Michael asked him, "If you feel this way, how sad do you think Kyle Williams is?"

    Owen paused a second, then asked his dad, "Can I write him a letter to make him feel better?"

    Here's that letter:

    Letter to Kyle Williams

    All together now: Awwwww.

    Here's the full text (and yes, it's unedited for grammar and spelling, but this kid is 7 ‒ the Twitter lynch mob has no such excuse):

    Dear Mr. Williams:

    We just watched the Playoff game. I feel really bad for you but I wanted to tell you that you had a great season. you sould be very proud, so I wanted to say thank you.

    I am your #1 FAN!

    Owen Shure
    Los Angeles, CA

    p.s. your awsome

    All it took to transform sobbing, frustrated anger into human compassion is one thoughtful question from a concerned father. I love that. It's human nature to get angry when things don't go our way; everyone does. But as evolved humans, we learn to get past that, and quickly move on to understanding, patience and basic respect for our fellow man.

    Owen just learned that lesson at age 7. As Twitter showed us after the Kyle Williams incident, a lot of people still haven't. Maybe this letter can teach them.

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    • ant
      ant  •  3 months ago
      I hope somebody sent him a jersey.
      • Juan
        Juan 3 months ago
        Signed!
      • Kenneth
        Kenneth 3 months ago
        If not, he should send him a death threat via twitter.
      • Ryan
        Ryan 3 months ago
        I bet Williams will be wearing a new jersey soon.
    • Kenny G
      Kenny G  •  Tampa, Florida  •  3 months ago
      There alot of horrible mistakes people can make in life... fumbling a football is not one of them. He had a bad game, and that sucks... but in the end there is way more important things in life that especially define an individual of being a man... best of luck next year bud! (Go Steelers!)
      • Johnny00
        Johnny00 3 months ago
        I agree with everything you said except for "Go Steelers". It should read GO NINERS!!!
      • Kay52
        Kay52 3 months ago
        And I agree with EVERYTHING you (Tampa) said ;)
      • Bill
        Bill 3 months ago
        Go steelers,give me a break.!!
    • C
      C  •  3 months ago
      This is one of the best stories I've seen this year. We're all human and we make mistakes. Kyle Williams made some big ones, but nobody should haev to go through the hate he's gone through just because he dropped a ball. Great job by Owen and his father
      • MikeB
        MikeB 3 months ago
        a little worse than just "dropped a ball" , but that's now water under the bridge .... He totally played that entire game like a scared little girl , he cost them the game ..... go watch it again , he flubbed every play he was involved in ...... almost as if he were "paid off" ......
      • Joe
        Joe 3 months ago
        mike one player doesn't lose a game it takes a team ca007 could be worse he could have been billy cindiff hahahahahaha lets go pats i hope the other manning #$%$ brecks his neck two
      • The Darknyss
        The Darknyss 3 months ago
        Won't happen Joe, Giants D is too good for that cocky prima donna Brady
    • Bobby H
      Bobby H  •  Markham, Canada  •  3 months ago
      Death threats over a game. Easy on the gambling
      • ZeroOne
        ZeroOne 3 months ago
        lol, I've been trying to understand why people go nuts like that over sports, but I think your right, it's more than just pride of a city, there's gotta be some money involved, and most likely allot of it.
    • Vance
      Vance  •  3 months ago
      Wow..just wow
      :')
      Nice job, kid
      *thumbs up*
    • Ridge
      Ridge  •  Tomball, Texas  •  3 months ago
      Awesome and sad that this 7 year old is more mature and has better perspective on life than many adults.
    • Shello
      Shello  •  Surfside, California  •  3 months ago
      Leave it to a child to humble the stupid adults. Death threats? Really? I hope Mr. Williams got this letter and that he keeps it framed somewhere to remind him that not the fans are rabid morons.
    • Rocker31067
      Rocker31067  •  Woburn, Massachusetts  •  3 months ago
      That's a true fan right there=)
    • Silverhawk
      Silverhawk  •  Oklahoma City, Oklahoma  •  3 months ago
      I would have liked to know how the football player responded to this seven year old's effort to cheer him up in the midst of hatred? Can we have his words and response? It would make a nice headline for a change especially for any football player who has had bad days too. We all have to lose to win sometimes..even Babe Ruth had more losses than wins in his lifetime.
    • Connor
      Connor  •  3 months ago
      A 7-year-old showcases the best sportsmanship. Wow.
    • Jimbo
      Jimbo  •  Chicago, Illinois  •  3 months ago
      sounds like dad told him what to write ,,, dont wanna be the party pooper
    • Suzize
      Suzize  •  Appleton, Wisconsin  •  3 months ago
      his parenys must be awsome to have instilled good in suce a young boy. CONGRATS TO THE PARENTS AS WELL AS THE 7 YEAR OLD
    • Jack
      Jack  •  3 months ago
      Death threats? Come on people, it shouldn't take a seven year old little boy to put things into perspective. It's a game for God's sake! Thank God we have fathers out there like Owen's who are there saying the right things. Owen, listen to your dad he sounds like he can steer you straight.
    • VickiW
      VickiW  •  Monterey, California  •  3 months ago
      Owen ... you're a star. Kyle - you are, too. Bless you (and your families).
    • John T
      John T  •  Tacoma, Washington  •  3 months ago
      "WOW! THANKS, MEAN JOE!" - Yeah, you ol' timers and Coca-Cola fans know what I'm talkin' about.
    • RobL
      RobL  •  Sunnyvale, California  •  3 months ago
      Owen, you and your father are people with CLASS!!! Right now, this 49er is looking up to you little man!!! You'll grow up to be a fine young man, I am sure of it!!! God Bless!!
    • Rusty
      Rusty  •  Dallas, Texas  •  3 months ago
      I realized after reading this little boys letter that 7 year olds really get it and as adults we really dont......I feel ashamed of myself....as should most of us so called adults.
    • what a lot of hooey
      what a lot of hooey  •  3 months ago
      In the end, it's just a game, folks. A game. You get an A+ for sportsmanship, Owen.
    • Proud American
      Proud American  •  Texarkana, Texas  •  3 months ago
      As "evolved" humans??? Give me a break! I admire the boy that wrote the letter, however humans have shown love and compassion throughout all of recorded history.
    • PitaJean
      PitaJean  •  3 months ago
      very nice coming from a young kid.
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