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go, but talking about Sean and my memories of him helped to ease the pain. Others had their own way of dealing with Sean's death. One of Sean's close friends summoned up the strength to call all his classmates and alert them of Sean's passing. Another coped by downing over twenty shots in an effort to suppress his pain and grief. But the picture I cannot erase from my memory was etched in my brain on the night of Sean's viewing.

As I exited the funeral parlor, there were about ten men, all friends of Sean's, scattered in a line across the curb of the parking lot. They sat side by side in an empty space with their faces cupped in their hands, attempting to conceal their anguish.

The most courageous people during this time were Sean's family. As I saw them standing next to Sean's coffin with such grace and dignity, it was no wonder to me why Sean was as extraordinary as he was. As hundreds of people said good-bye to Sean with tear-filled eyes, Sean's parents and brothers stood bravely, smiling and giving them comfort. At the liturgy celebrating Sean's life, Sean's father offered some words of remembrance for his son. He told the congregation how Sean's younger brother decided he wanted a tattoo of "SFP," Sean's initials, to remember him by. But Sean's dad told him that wasn't necessary. "SFP", he said, "is already tattooed on the hearts of everyone who loved Sean." I know those letters will be imprinted on mine.

Jenna Mancini is a guest writer for Loquitur.

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The Philadelphia Flyers are at a crossroads heading into the last season of the millennium. Much was expected from this team when they acquired Eric Lindros. However, they have failed to fulfill the promise of winning a Stanley Cup for Philadelphia, and time is running out.

Many questions surround the team heading into this season:

1. Can the relationship between General Manager Bob Clarke and Eric Lindros be repaired?

2. Can Eric Lindros remain injury-free?

3. Will the speed of Mark Recchi, Simon Gagne and Mikael Renberg help the Flyers dispel their image as the Budweiser Clydesdales on skates?

4. Can the duo of John Vanbiesbrouck and Brian Boucher provide Stanley Cup-caliber goaltending?

5. Does John LeClair have another 50-goal season in the tank?

6. Can the Flyers defensemen learn to avoid coverage mistakes?

7. Is Simon Gagne the real deal?

8. Can Eric Desjardins continue to perform at an all-star level?

9. Is Coach Roger Neilson the right man for this team? If the Flyers can provide affinnative answers to these questions, they can challenge for the Stanley Cup. Here is my fearless forecast for the rest of the NHL:

Atlantic Division

1. Philadelphia Flyers: May be the "make-or-break" year for the Eric Lindros era.

2. New Jersey Devils: The most boring team in the professional sports remains a thorn in the Flyers' side.

3. Pittsburgh Penguins: If Mario Lemieux is as good an owner as he was a player, the Penguins will finish third.

4. New York Rangers: Like the Mets, they spend money on free agents. Like the Mets, they will not make the playoffs.

5. New York Islanders: Cash-poor ownership leads to another dismal season.

Northeast Division

1. Toronto Maple Leafs: Last year's playoff defeat of the Flyers was no fluke.

2. Ottawa Senators: Alexei Yashin's contract demands will be a distraction.

3. Boston Bruins: Management's cheapness leads to third place finish.

4. Buffalo Sabres: Dominik Hasek gave them his best shot last year.

5. Montreal Canadiens: This proud franchise continues to struggle.

Southeast Division

1. Florida Panthers: Former Flyer coach Terry Murray needs a healthy Pavel Bure.

2. Carolina Hurricanes: Will not repeat last year's third place Eastern Conference finish.

3. Washington Capitals: Avoid this team in the playoffs.

4. Tampa Bay Lightning: Will improve dramatically, but will not be a playoff factor.

5. Atlanta Thrashers: Fans are advised to buy Maalox in value packs.

Central Division

1. Detroit Red Wings: This aging team has enough in the tank to make one more run.

2. Saint Louis Blues: New goalie Roman Torek is a nice addition.

3. Chicago Blackhawks: A once-great franchise continues to flounder.