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Parkland Shooting Had Direct, Profound Impact On Heat Star Dwyane Wade

MIAMI (CBSMaim( — In the wake of the Parkland shooting, almost immediately sports became a sense of relief for a grieving community.

Slugger Anthony Rizzo from the Chicago Cubs, Florid Panthers goalie Roberto Luongo, and Dwyane wade from the Heat – just to name a few – rallied around the high school.

Soon after Miami’s first home game since the shooting – Wade learned he was tied to the tragedy in a way he could never imagine.

One of the victims, Joaquin Oliver was a huge sports fan and in particular a big fan of Wade’s.