Duke fan dies

[Dattier]

I am sorry to learn that Steve Mitchell, the gentleman with Down's Syndrome who sits right behind the bench for home games, has died. He died last week, but the Herald-Sun just had an article on it.

62 is pretty great for someone with Down's, and he had one of the best seats in the house for 37 years. Not a bad life at all.

 

[DukeRulesBasketball]

Prayers to him and family! I'm gonna miss seeing him sitting behind the bench.

 

[dukebluesTX]

Seen him sitting behind the bench for years. Thoughts and prayers to him and his

 

[Showenuff]

Rest In Peace

 

[Tlass]

God bless him and his Family!

 

[crazyduke3]

Noticed him for years. Go on home fella.

 

[LongTimeDukeFan]

Wow @Dattier -- thanks for sharing this story. Great, great read.

 

[Laettshow]

He always seemed to be so focused on the games and enjoying them. Prayers

 

[Laettner]

Steve saved his sister from drowning many years ago. This guy is amazing! Always enjoyed seeing him behind our bench. RIP

 

[skysdad]

I really would like to see Duke leave that OFC seat vacant permanently. OFC

 

[SwatX1]

I really would like to see Duke leave that OFC seat vacant permanently. OFC

That would be awesome....or at least make sure its always empty one day per year. Maybe senior night or the day he left us.