In Memory of Vlad Duzhak

Hello. As you may have heard, yesterday we lost a good man and dear friend, Vlad Duzhak. I had known Vlad for more than 20 years and he will be deeply missed.

I first met Vlad on the Wilmette pitch and, while we shared our passion for football, I also came to understand and appreciate him for much more. He was an incredibly loyal friend, devoted to his family, and no words can adequately express his love and pride for his sons, Mark (17) and David (12).

As you can imagine, this is an incredibly difficult time for the boys, considering a future without their father. I'm hoping all of you will join me in contributing funds to help them through this challenging period. Nothing can replace their father, but by coming together to support them, we can help light a way to a brighter future.