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Ryan Groy inspired by dad's memory

Trying to cope with a family tragedy, Bears guard Ryan Groy has leaned on a lot of shoulders over the past three months. But it's a cruel irony that he can't reach out to the one person who has always been his primary source of support.

Ryan's father, Doug, was killed Feb. 19 in a snowmobile accident when he crashed into a tree off Birch Road in Lake Tomahawk, Wis. He was 55 years old.

Ryan Groy

"The toughest thing has been looking for answers," Ryan said.