Picture of the day - August 10, 2008

"A special gift"

Photo courtesy of Doug Thomson. It's always nice to receive a gift, but it's twice as nice when the item received is something you'll treasure for a lifetime. Today's picture features one such special gift, and here is photographer Doug Thomson to tell you about it: "Football is in the air and I couldn't resist submitting this Al Groh autographed UVa helmet for possible consideration for "Picture of the Day". My Mom's boss, Marcia Gilliam, gave this helmet to my daughter Ashleigh for her birthday this year. Marcia purchased the helmet at a charity auction where Coach Groh happened to be in attendance. She told Coach Groh that she was going to give the helmet to a little girl that loved sports and UVa football. Coach Groh offered to autograph it for her to give an extra special touch to the already awesome gift."  --Doug Thomson     Visitor Comments... Name: Ron Trees Town: Spokane, WA Great picture and an awesome gift. This helmet will be treasured for years, I am sure. Click here to comment on this picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!                                 Place the "Picture of the Day" on your website, for free! Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"