Today is bittersweet to say the least.

On one hand, I offer a big congratulations to the Coleman girls basketball team on winning its second state title in three years, and the Coleman boys basketball team, which fought hard in losing in the state final.

On the other hand, I offer my condolences to the entire Marlboro community on the passing of star athlete Carmen Congelli. I did not know Carmen personally, but I know she was an inspiration to everyone as she continued her fight against cancer.

Seventeen is too young for anyone to die.