Dreams really do come true -- even on Page 2

As luck has it, these people also live among you:

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Robert Desmond: "I don't only feel that my father deserves to see 'Scully & Wooden,' but he needs to go. Dad is very much in need of a boost, as he is facing his first Father's Day without one of his children. Scott Desmond, my younger brother and a firefighter with the Contra Costa Fire District, died last July in the line of duty. He and his captain perished while attempting to rescue a couple from their burning home.

"We are a close family, and the loss of Scott has left a void that will never be filled. My parents have been devastated, and Dad has lost his faith in a lot of things. Sports has always been a bond that he and I have shared. . . . Hearing from Coach Wooden and Mr. Scully, two men that we both have tremendous respect for, might help restore some of what Dad has lost."

How about four tickets for the family and an invite to also join Scully & Wooden and sponsors for a private dinner before the event at the Nokia Theatre?

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Juan M Gerardo: "I want to nominate my USC professor, Michael Genzuk. He was not only teaching about teaching but teaching us about how to be wonderful human beings. . . ."

As long as he didn't do anything special for Reggie Bush or O.J. Mayo, by all means.

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Patrice Esposito: "About a year ago I went through a tough period in my life. My brother was there for me like no one in my life. When I was told to gain weight or else I would be hospitalized, he took me to Marie Callender's for pie. Every night. We would listen to Dodger games, hear Vin, eat our pie and life was OK for a few hours.

"My brother is now suffering from an undiagnosed neurological problem. This is why I'm writing. I am hoping my brother will find inspiration in two of the most articulate speakers of all time. . . . For one day, I want him to forget his troubles, remember there's hope and rediscover life through the words of two of his idols. And then go get a slice of pie."

Too bad we couldn't get Marie Callender's to serve apple pie for 7,000 on June 13.

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Spencer Presler: "I already bought tickets for my mom, but believe she's deserving of your upgrade to $100 tickets because she's always cared for others. Instead of sitting in a rocking chair making doilies, she's driving around in a Mustang convertible with a license plate frame that reads: 'The fun starts when the top comes off.' My mom rocks."