OT - Andrew Smith (Butler starting C in 2011 NC Game)

[zls44]

A heartbreaking story looks like its nearing a very, very awful ending.

https://kickingcancerwiththesmiths.wordpress.com/2016/01/10/418/

 

[JimHurley]

Man, so so sad.

 

[tzznandrew]

Ugh. I don't know why I read that. I feel so awful for that young woman and for Andrew Smith, someone too young to go through what he is going through.

Seriously, fück cancer.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

It seemed like the end was near when Stevens skipped the Cs game on Thursday to go see him. The kid was born in 1990. He's supposed to be just getting started. It's just incredibly sad and my heart goes out to his family and everyone who knows him. His wife's strength is pretty amazing.

 

[huskiesNhoos]

This is the guy brad Stevens skipped some Celsius games to see right? I remember reading about him leaving to see a former player, but the details were kept quiet.

Terrible story that happens all too often to too many people. I 2nd tzznandrew

 

[CardiacAndre7]

The world is so cruel, I can't imagine what he and his loved ones are going through.

 

[uconnbill]

My prayers are with him, his wife and family for God's healing

 

[champs99and04]

Damn. Feels like yesterday that I was watching this kid make big plays in the NCAA tournament. There's nothing quite as jolting as a reminder of how quickly things can change...no matter how many times they come. I pray for a miracle or at the very least strength and comfort for him and his family.

The fact that Samantha Smith was able to summon the strength to write that profoundly at a time like this is pretty amazing. Hopefully she can take some solace in the fact that she appears to have a gift for helping people.

 

[DaveHuskiesFan]

My sisters husband passed away from cancer when she was 8 months pregnant at the age of 29. So this really hits home to me. The quote "He is afraid of death" really got to me.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Really makes me think about all the amount of time I spend complaining about life being "hard" or "unfair"
God bless

 

[Kitaman]

It seemed like the end was near when Stevens skipped the Cs game on Thursday to go see him.

I have many regrets in my lifetime not visiting a dying friend/loved one or even reaching out to them. Attending the funeral is no consolation for my selfishness and fears. Brad Stevens did what I wish I could do and still want to do. I remember talking to a dying cousin and he broke out in tears on the phone, which I had no response. Now I realize that words are not as effective as presence. So I will go and read a newspaper, book, magazine, watch TV or something mundane; but just be there.

Not sure why I'm writing this but hopefully help those who have love ones who are sick or near death to reach out. I have found that doing so will help me more than help them. "They died so we may live" means so we may enjoy the precious life we have and stop complaining and taking things (life) for granted.

Its said that the number one guaranteed cause of death is 'birth'. Still doesn't make us living understanding and cope with that fact, any easier.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

News out that he passed away. Very sad.

 

[Ha Who]

Perspective. Enjoy your time and family

 

[superjohn]

This is so incredibly sad. Does anyone know of a popular Butler forum we can send messages of condolences to?

 

[champs99and04]

This is so incredibly sad. Does anyone know of a popular Butler forum we can send messages of condolences to?

This one seems to have a fair amount of activity: http://butlerhoops.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=5

 

[huskypantz]

I have many regrets in my lifetime not visiting a dying friend/loved one or even reaching out to them. Attending the funeral is no consolation for my selfishness and fears. Brad Stevens did what I wish I could do and still want to do. I remember talking to a dying cousin and he broke out in tears on the phone, which I had no response. Now I realize that words are not as effective as presence. So I will go and read a newspaper, book, magazine, watch TV or something mundane; but just be there.

Not sure why I'm writing this but hopefully help those who have love ones who are sick or near death to reach out. I have found that doing so will help me more than help them. "They died so we may live" means so we may enjoy the precious life we have and stop complaining and taking things (life) for granted.

Its said that the number one guaranteed cause of death is 'birth'. Still doesn't make us living understanding and cope with that fact, any easier.

Wise words. Wish I had read this four or five months ago. My neighbor was diagnosed with lung cancer in May, passed away in December (late 60's). His wife suggested I stop in and say hi. I wanted to but we didn't talk enough for me to feel comfortable stopping in. I regret that. I have tried to make it up to him and his wife by visiting her since his passing and bringing along my kids. It it truly an evil disease.

 

[mauconnfan]

Awful news RIP Andrew Smith - Way too young.

Some tough stories above also, not a disease you can get comfortable with even sometimes within your own family never mind friends and neighbors. You can only do the best you can based on who you are and how you feel at the time. I have so many friends who felt awful about not visiting my dad and made sure they told me at the wake/funeral. With what the family goes through there are no expectations from others or even thoughts of why they didn't. Just thanks for the support when most needed which is when they've left us for good. Hate this stuff.

 

[Stainmaster]

fancer. For real.

 

[jibsey]

Really makes me think about all the amount of time I spend complaining about life being "hard" or "unfair"
God bless

How about when "we" lose basketball games? Thoughts and prayers to his wife and family.

 

[DarthGrumpy]

Can't imagine, thoughts and prayers to his family.

 

[TheChamps990411]

My prayers are with him, his wife and family for God's healing

Looks like God didnt get the call.

 

[UConNation]

Looks like God didnt get the call.

Too soon, man. Too soon.

 

[Kitaman]

Looks like God didnt get the call.

Dude sometimes people pray to just feel like they doing something, not necessarily to effect change. That is the only thing they can do to feel like they are helping or empathizing. For praying people doing nothing is not an option and better yet, feeling helpless or hopeless is never a concern.

Until a better solution is found this reaction will continue on forever. Its not a negative thing whether atheist or not.

By the way, God getting the call is irrelevant, its picking up the phone and dialing the number phone number is all that matters. Like I said that feels better for the 'caller' than just walking past the phone.

 

[TasteofUConn]

Looks like God didnt get the call.

Massive move using this thread to make this point.

 

[Husky68]

Wow. Sad, made me ponder life's foibles and to paraphrase a well missed husky "you should live every one of life's days/plays like it may be the last one you ever have". Every time go to a game and hear the national anthem I take a moment to ponder the missed lives of my buddies who didn't make it back from Vietnam and why I did and give a honor salute for them. Life lost so young, this young man was lucky to have such a sole mate (even if for so short a time), as was she. Think I'll give my wife of 46 years and extra hug today.