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Lincoln Junior Stars hockey players line the halls of Bryan East Campus on Dec. 5 to honor Brian Travis, a hockey parent who donated his organs after he died.
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Brian Travis wasn’t the type of dad you would often hear at his children’s events, but he was the guy you’d always see.
Molly Travis (from left), Mindy Travis, Brianne Travis, Matthew Travis and Brian Travis.
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Lincoln Junior Stars hockey players line the halls of Bryan East Campus on Dec. 5 to honor Brian Travis, a hockey parent who donated his organs after he died.
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Molly Travis (from left), Mindy Travis, Brianne Travis, Matthew Travis and Brian Travis.
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