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Bay Shore QB Ryan Mazzie is a true hero, and it has nothing to do with football

Bay Shore's Ryan Mazzie throws the ball during

Photo credit: Barry Sloan | Bay Shore's Ryan Mazzie throws the ball during their Suffolk High School Division I football game against Lindenhurst at Bay Shore High School Saturday. (Sept. 22, 2012)

When Bay Shore quarterback Ryan Mazzie takes the field, his little sister, Melina, is never far from his mind.

Actually, no matter where he is, she's never far from his mind.

A couple of Sundays ago, Ryan saw Melina flashing a bright smile as he looked across the boardwalk at Jones Beach. Her long brown hair was blowing in the breeze as she walked along with their brother, Christian....

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