pmoehrin Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 This from Killebrew"It is with profound sadness that I share with you that my continued battle with esophageal cancer is coming to an end. With the continued love and support of my wife, Nita, I have exhausted all options with respect to controlling this awful disease. My illness has progressed beyond my doctors' expectation of cure. I have spent the past decade of my life promoting hospice care and educating people on its benefits. I am very comfortable taking this next step and experiencing the compassionate care that hospice provides. I am comforted by the fact that I am surrounded by my family and friends. I thank you for the outpouring of concern, prayers and encouragement that you have shown me. I look forward to spending my final days in comfort and peace with Nita by my side." One of the greatest slugging corner infielders of all-time and argubly the greatest Twins player ever.My thoughts and prayers are with Killebrew and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Seen it firsthand. Esophageal cancer is a nightmare of nightmares. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knnhrvy16 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 One of my favorite baseball legends ever. It's so sad to see him slipping like this, and this is very unfortunate for such a truly great man. My prayers are still with him and his family. The opinions I express are mine, and mine only. If I am to express them, it is not to say you or anyone else is wrong, and certainly not to say that I am right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winghaz Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 My dad died of esophogal cancer. Now Harmon Killebrew. Two of my biggest heroes of all time claimed by that cancer. I nearly cried when I heard the news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hospice nurses, staff, and volunteers are among the most unsung of heroes. It takes the biggest of brass ones to go to work every day and stand with people facing death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp49 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hospice nurses, staff, and volunteers are among the most unsung of heroes. It takes the biggest of brass ones to go to work every day and stand with people facing death.Seconded. The hospice nurse who cared for my grandmother in her final days was an absolute angel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltjets21 Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Hospice nurses, staff, and volunteers are among the most unsung of heroes. It takes the biggest of brass ones to go to work every day and stand with people facing death.Seconded. The hospice nurse who cared for my grandmother in her final days was an absolute angel.My Dads nurse was a very funny black woman who made him laugh in his final days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 He just died. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopCat Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Rest in peace. Growing up as a Twins fan, it feels like I lost a family member. facebook | @thebugcollector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 576 Homers before the steroid era Killebrew was in the top 5. He made the Minnesota Twins and some believe he is the man in the MLB Logo. So today we are all the MLB Logo. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 576 Homers before the steroid era Killebrew was in the top 5. He made the Minnesota Twins and some believe he is the man in the MLB Logo. So today we are all the MLB Logo.... or just some of us ... I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Sometimes being old has it's advantages. I saw Harmon Killebrew hit a home run at an Indians game I went to as a kid. I think it was in 1970 or 1971. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 He just died.Sad how quickly that happens. Most times you hear of someone famous entering hospice, and they pass within days.EDIT: I just edited the topic title to reflect the latest news. Back-to-Back Fatal Forty Champion 2015 & 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnice Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 RIP.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Wow, tough week for Minnesota fans. Sad to see Killebrew pass, but it is great to look back on the memories he created here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJaxon Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 He was one of the greats. I wish I could have seen him play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacker12 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 RIP Killer.I enjoyed watching the episodes of "Home Run Derby" he was on whenever they would come on when I came home from school on ESPN Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drakonius26 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 That sucks, but if there's any positive spin to put on this, at least he didn't suffer for long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 He had esophageal cancer. I'm sure he was suffering for quite a bit. I mean, you can't eat. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sport Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 Seen it firsthand. Esophageal cancer is a nightmare of nightmares.Took my grandmother. I'd rather drown than go through esophageal cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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