Bob Dole: “today is a very sad day in the northwest Kansas community of Goodland. For today is the day when much of the community…”

“today is a very sad day in the northwest Kansas community of Goodland. For today is the day when much of the community will gather to say their final farewells to one of Goodland's favorite sons. Much of America came to know Brook Berringer for his leadership on the football field, and for the role he played in helping to quarterback the Nebraska Cornhuskers to back-to-back national championships in 1994 and 1995. More important than being a champion on the field, however, is being a champion off the field. And in the days that have followed the tragic death of Brook and his friend and former Goodland resident Tobey Lake, countless Kansans and Nebraskans have testified to the fact that Brook was a champion in all aspects of his life. ``Unassuming,'' ``modest,'' ``role model,'' ``a great kid''; these are some of the words that Brook's family, friends, teachers, and coaches have used to describe him. Brook used his status as a football hero to make a difference in the lives of others.”