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Horry pens a letter to his late daughter

Former Spur Robert Horry lost his daughter, Ashlyn, last week.

Funeral services for Ashlyn Horry were conducted Saturday afternoon at Kingsland Baptist Church in Katy.

Ashlyn had battled a rare genetic condition her entire life before she passed away June 14 at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston.

After being born with severe respiratory issues and other complications, Ashlyn eventually was  diagnosed with a disorder that years later became known as the 1p36 deletion syndrome. It is caused by the missing part of chromosome No. 1.

The rare neurological disease rendered her speechless and unable to walk for much of her life. She mostly ate through a tube in her stomach.

Several days after her death, Horry related how important his daughter was to him in a letter that was published at NBA.com.

Here is the letter he wrote to her:

Dear Ashlyn,

Your beautiful smile has always been my inspiration. Although I am the father, you were my teacher, my hope and incentive, and my role model — to your brother Camron and mother, Keva, as well.

Born with courage and determination, you confronted and overcame the challenges of 1p36 deletion syndrome,  a rare and disabling genetic disorder. My admiration for you is only outdone by your dazzling smile, immortal in my heart.

I know you were constantly in pain, but you always endured with a smile. You were physically challenged, but it never prevented you from spreading warmth and love with pride and confidence.

I wanted you to join the play of the other children on holidays, but that was my hardship — you enjoyed the laughter and seized every moment.

The appreciation of life, however brief it may be, was your gift to us, your loving family. And we will always remember that endearing smile, a smile that was contagious and admired by all.

Houston was your home, the place where you underwent care and treatment and offered the same with your striking and infectious smile. My NBA career was a challenge because it kept me away from home, but no matter where I played — Los Angeles or San Antonio — my heart always remained in Houston. And I couldn’t wait to visit so I could hold you. Daddy-daughter time was precious; I treasured our moments together and held onto your irresistible smile, my inspiration.

My retirement finally enabled me to join you, and I witnessed the fighter spirit daily. The things we take for granted — breathing, eating, walking — were your obstacles. But you faced every challenge with courage and that charming smile that made everything better.

Kingsland Baptist church vandalized :: Church and Synagogue ...

KINGSLAND, Texas (KXAN) – Authorities on Friday were investigating the burgalry and vandalism of the First Baptist Church in Kingsland,‎ in which a glass door was shattered, several locked doors were kicked in, laptop and sound equipment were stolen and the church safe was taken.

The safe was found later in the day on a side street in Burnet. The contents inside were missing.

"We didn't have a lot of stuff in there, but we did have some money we were going to take back to Uganda to help some orphans with. Our church has a ministry over there. We had about 800 dollars saved up," said Pastor Bubba Stahl.

http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/local/hill_country/kingsland-baptist-church-vandalized

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